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Why paying interest on reserves is good for lending

06/05/17

Contrary to others’ opinion, interest on excess reserves is part of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy that serves to reduce volatility and encourage growth.

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Apple makes iMessage the heart of its P-to-P strategy

06/05/17

Apple formally announced the debut of its rumored Venmo-like P-to-P service, and as with anything Apple-related, it's deeply embedded into the overall Apple ecosystem.

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Three Dodd-Frank changes that could actually pass Congress

06/05/17

While a House bill expected to be passed this week has little chance in the Senate, some of its individual provisions could be enacted by Congress, including one aimed at banks' systemic threshold.

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What are depositors entitled to when mutuals merge?

06/05/17

Former Inter-State Federal account holders believe they were shortchanged by the Missouri mutual's merger. A ruling in their favor could give depositors more power and could undermine what it means to be a mutual.

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Credit union with IBM ties buys Florida bank

06/05/17

Mackinac Savings Bank is the first bank acquisition for IBM Southeast Employees’ Credit Union.

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Community Banks with the Largest Farm Loan Portfolios

06/05/17

On March 31, 2017. Dollars in thousands

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Community Banks with the Largest Portfolios of Home Equity Loans

06/05/17

On March 31, 2017. Dollars in thousands

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JPMorgan's Dimon aiming for China venture with full control

06/05/17

JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon, who in December agreed to exit a minority-owned Chinese investment-banking joint venture, said the U.S. bank is seeking to find a new structure that would eventually give it full control.

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Fintech's ultimate value: Making sense of the data explosion

06/05/17

With such massive amounts of data bolstered by ubiquitous modes of distribution, the most meaningful fintech investment opportunities center around enabling a new truth equilibrium.

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The squeeze on Chinese banks; Amex suit continues

06/05/17

More business lending is shifting from banks to "murky" trusts as the government imposes more restrictions to reduce risky loans; 11 states advance suit as Justice Department retreats.

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