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Close loopholes for online lenders, N.Y. regulator urges Albany

05/22/17

Online lenders are evading New York regulations by claiming their loans are “made” by federally chartered or out-of-state partner banks, Department of Financial Services Superintendent Maria Vullo told lawmakers Monday.

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Top Fed stress test staffer to retire

05/22/17

Federal Reserve official Tim Clark oversaw the development of the agency’s stress testing program. He will see through this year's round of stress tests and leave this summer.

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Citi affiliate settles AML violations probe tied to Mexico-bound remittances

05/22/17

Banamex USA will pay $97.4 million to the Justice Department over widespread anti-money-laundering abuses.

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Why big banks are in an arms race to upgrade the 50-year-old ATM

05/22/17

The gray-bearded ATM would seem like a goner since mobile usage is surging and cash withdrawals are flatlining. But banks such as JPMorgan, B of A and PNC are pouring money into overhauling them in a bid, oddly enough, to attract a younger generation of customer.

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Trump budget to propose risk management upgrade for FHA

05/22/17

The Trump administration will ask for more funds to improve the Federal Housing Administration's risk management systems as part of its budget expected to be released Tuesday, according to a leaked version.

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Regional banking stages a comeback in Virginia

05/22/17

Union Bankshares is poised to become a nearly $12 billion-asset bank in a state that lost most of its midsize institutions in the 1990s and early 2000s.

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What to expect at court hearing on CFPB constitutionality

05/22/17

The case, PHH Corp. v. CFPB, is being watched closely because depending on the outcome, it could give President Trump the power to immediately fire Richard Cordray, the CFPB's director.

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Nasdaq, Citi using blockchain for securities payments

05/22/17

Nasdaq and Citi are partnering to utilize blockchain technology to expand and improve cross-border and private company securities payments.

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Community Banks with the Highest Returns on Average Assets

05/22/17

Year to date through Mar. 31, 2017. Dollars in thousands

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If banks wait for APIs to be mandated, it will be too late

05/22/17

Users want more control over their data and more seamless integration with their financial tools. Banks and credit unions cannot wait for a regulation like PSD2 to move forward.

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