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Breaking Banks: 200 episodes of fintech

07/14/17

On the discussion table: Alipay, Jack Ma, blockchain, AI, building a true digital system, payments, financial inclusion.

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First Horizon is getting ready to join the $50B club

07/14/17

Buying Capital Bank puts the company on a fast track for more regulatory scrutiny. Executives are identifying ways to boost revenue and taking other measures so it can handle the change.

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New metric for recruitment: How LGBT-friendly a bank is

07/14/17

More than a dozen mostly multinational banks have started using a business diagnostic tool to measure inclusivity of LGBTQ staffers. RBC Capital Markets says the insights have shaped its recruitment and retention strategy.

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What retail funk? Credit cards juice Citigroup 2Q profit

07/14/17

The bank's Costco card portfolio boosted profits (again), as did internal growth from store-branded cards from Home Depot and Best Buy. Citi’s card business is avoiding — for now — the pain in the retail sector.

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Lending surges at First Republic, driving 2Q profit up 20%

07/14/17

Expenses also rose, as well as the provision for loan losses, but credit quality remained spotless at the lender to the wealthy.

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Suddenly, bank CEOs' outlook brightens for commercial lending

07/14/17

On the first big day of 2Q results, bankers said their investments in middle-market lending have started paying off. JPMorgan Chase and PNC have added commercial loan officers in new markets across the country.

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‘New York doesn’t allow that’: Maria Vullo stares down fintechs, OCC

07/14/17

While some policymakers are open to accommodating fintech companies with looser oversight compared to banks, the New York State superintendent is unapologetic about her tough approach.

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IG finds 'weaknesses' in FDIC hiring process for resolution staff

07/14/17

The FDIC’s inspector general criticized how vacancies were announced and how applications were reviewed for openings in the Division of Resolutions and Receiverships.

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Puerto Rican mortgages: Deeply distressed and suddenly in demand

07/14/17

Distressed-mortgage investors are descending on troubled Puerto Rico. What’s luring them is the opportunity to scoop up home loans and foreclosed properties for pennies on the dollar.

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M&A road map: Where the bank deals are happening

07/14/17

While industry consolidation remains slow compared with previous years, certain regions are humming along with strong volume and improved pricing. Here’s a look at each region based on June 30 data from KBW and S&P Global Market Intelligence.

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