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Private bank Brown Brothers Harriman creates fintech position

07/05/17

The nearly 200-year-old firm wants to help clients access, organize, transmit and use data more effectively.

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Message to branch staff: Don’t fear automation

07/05/17

Whether it is a bank branch or an automated fast-food kiosk, talented and engaged employees will remain integral to future success.

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Behind every good M&A deal is a good succession plan

07/05/17

Sellers may shy away from partnering with banks that rely too heavily on one individual for their success, so buyers must show they are ready to handle unexpected departures or illnesses involving key personnel.

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Who owns what, really? In securities, Delaware may soon clear things up

07/05/17

Delaware corporations will soon be able to issue shares on a blockchain. Beyond the capital markets, the move has implications for the way banks stake their claims to collateral.

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Will housing finance reform hurt small banks?

07/05/17

The renewed debate on reforming Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is focused on how small and midsize banks would be affected.

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HSBC in talks with U.S. to end crisis-era mortgage probe

07/05/17

If HSBC reaches an agreement with the government, it could give an early indication of how the Trump administration will levy financial penalties.

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In banking and basketball, it pays to be contrarian

07/05/17

The world is divided into those who pursue popular decisions that are more likely to fail and those who go against the crowd and end up having the last laugh.

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Vantiv/Worldpay merger; ‘Tough spell’ for banks

07/05/17

American card processor has a deal for its British counterpart; after passing Fed tests, banks still stressed by weak lending, low interest rates.

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Vantiv to buy Worldpay for $9.9B as JPMorgan bows out

07/05/17

The deal partners said the cost savings opportunities and international reach presented by the combination were appealing, and JPMorgan Chase said it won’t make a bid after being invited to consider an offer.

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Worldpay draws takeover interest from Vantiv, JPMorgan

07/04/17

Both Vantiv and JPMorgan have a strong merchant acquiring business in the U.S., while Worldpay has a large market in Europe.

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