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Trump rally in bank stocks fades; NYC bans Wells Fargo

06/01/17

Stocks in big banks have fallen by double-digit percentages since early March amid "fading hopes" of stimulus; Wells won't be able to manage municipal bond deals in New York for at least a year.

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Digital Banker of the Year: B of A's Michelle Moore

05/31/17

Bank of America has spent years catching up to peers on customer service. Its next objective: using insight from customer feedback to shape a top-tier digital experience. When the haters hate, Michelle Moore listens.

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Actress Jessica Alba takes on the role of brand builder

05/31/17

Even with her name recognition, the star of films like “Fantastic Four” and “Little Fockers” struggled to get funding to start The Honest Co. She shared her experiences during an event hosted by American Express.

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Three pathways to high performance for banks

05/31/17

How do the top-performing banks continue to post double-digit returns, despite having the same serious profit-dampening challenges as their peers? The answer isn't exactly straightforward.

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Mom, marathoner, app maker: B of A's Michelle Moore

05/31/17

In this quick Q&A, Michelle Moore, head of digital for Bank of America and our Digital Banker of the Year, talks about her favorite apps, her love of running and how she holds herself accountable.

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Hey, big spenders, way to go: Our 2017 ranking of midtier banks

05/31/17

Want to make your bank a top performer? Spending can be a more effective strategy for success than cost cuts, if done smartly. That’s the lesson from banks with $2 billion to $10 billion of assets. ranked here by three-year average returns on equity.

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A well-known digital bank could be back on the block

05/31/17

Customers Bancorp is weighing two cash offers and other options for BankMobile after Flagship Community Bank was unable to raise the capital needed to buy the unit.

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The other big risk in auto lending

05/31/17

GrandSouth Bancorp's issues with floor-plan loans to car dealers serve as a reminder of another pitfall in auto lending besides consumer loans.

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Banks’ near-term outlook in three words: ‘Solid, not stellar’

05/31/17

Loan growth is tepid, optimism has waned for regulatory and tax reform, and questions abound on consumer credit, bank executives are warning as midyear approaches.

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Spanish banks, corporations create cross-industry blockchain platform

05/31/17

Several leading banks and corporations in Spain are launching a cross-industry development platform called Red Lyra, leveraging blockchain technology to streamline the creation of services that use digital identities.

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