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Bank stocks surge; Capital One left out

06/30/17

Investors drive up bank stocks on the promise of fatter dividends; Capital One bucks the trend on concerns over credit cards and auto loans.

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Ron Suber steps down as Prosper’s president

06/29/17

The move comes at a time when both Prosper and the broader industry it helped to pioneer are struggling.

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The iPhone's imprint on banking

06/29/17

The iPhone is 10 years old. Here’s a look at some of the ways it, along with the boom of smartphones overall, have shaped banking in the U.S. over the last decade.

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Will stress test triumphs usher in new era of M&A?

06/29/17

Higher dividends and more aggressive repurchase programs are bound to attract more investors, which could boost stock prices and prompt more dealmaking, analysts said.

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Culture change agents, male allies, and baby steps

06/29/17

Two women who lead innovation efforts at major U.S. banks are having opposite experiences. Christine Lagarde calls for male allies to help with gender equality, and Geena Davis wants your input.

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New affordable housing goals go easy on Fannie and Freddie

06/29/17

The Federal Housing Finance Agency made just incremental changes to two of the seven affordable housing benchmarks.

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Four issues that could trip up Senate housing finance bill

06/29/17

Both parties appear interested in a deal on housing finance reform, but tough fights are ahead.

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Northfield in N.J. picks successor for retiring CEO

06/29/17

Steven Klein, the company's president, will become its CEO in early November.

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M&A at midyear: Lackluster volume but attention-getting prices

06/29/17

While overall activity remains slow, sellers — particularly those flush with core deposits — are fetching premiums not seen in years.

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Banco Santander hires Intuit exec to lead digital innovation

06/29/17

Lindsey Argalas will push innovation throughout the Spanish bank and encouraging collaboration across businesses and markets.

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