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B of A says $53B expense target is just the beginning

06/14/17

Bank of America will keep cutting costs even after reaching its annual spending goal of $53 billion by finding more ways technology can replace people, Chief Operating Officer Tom Montag said.

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Venture fund seeks fintech 'workhorses'

06/14/17

Centana Growth Partners has raised $250 million for investment in what it describes as financial services startups with innovations that can be turned into real products.

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Highflying mortgage firm buys struggling black-owned bank

06/14/17

Movement Mortgage, which is looking to ramp up lending, recently recapitalized First State Bank in Danville, Va.

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Signature Bank may seek buyer for taxi loan book

06/14/17

Amid a sharp rise in delinquencies, Signature may try to sell all or parts its $603 million taxi medallion loan portfolio.

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Why growth-minded banks are feeling Denver's pull

06/14/17

The city is booming thanks to its rising population, revitalized downtown and diverse economy, attracting bank buyers and de novo interest.

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Unshackle regional banks to jump-start economic growth

06/14/17

One of the greatest factors hindering a full recovery following the 2008 crisis is improperly calibrated regulation, particularly of regional banking institutions.

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Biggest online lenders don't always check key borrower details

06/14/17

Two of the biggest online consumer lenders don't always check whether borrowers are lying to them, and if they find errors in an application, they may still approve the loan.

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Horizon's latest acquisition to provide push into N. Michigan

06/14/17

The Indiana company will pay $92 million for Wolverine Bancorp

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Don’t underestimate fintech’s value to older Americans

06/14/17

One might assume, wrongly, that the successful fintech entrepreneurs are millennials who are only creating lifestyle apps for their age bracket.

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Is the financial crisis officially over?; Watson to the rescue

06/14/17

Trump administration’s “lighter” regulatory proposal signals that banks may finally have entered a “post-crisis” era; IBM rolls out Watson artificial intelligence tools to deal with regulations.

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