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New fake-accounts tally surfaces; Wells Fargo disputes it

05/12/17

Wells Fargo may have opened as many as 3.5 million fraudulent accounts in the last 15 years, according to consumers who are trying to beef up a settlement with the bank over abusive sales practices.

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New York regulator files independent lawsuit against OCC fintech charter

05/12/17

New York’s banking regulator on Friday filed its own individual lawsuit against the OCC's fintech charter, asking the courts to block it.

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Republicans may be able to overturn two decades of regulatory guidance

05/12/17

The GOP is working on a plan that could extend the Congressional Review Act's reach so that it may overturn certain policies all the way back to 1996.

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Political groundwork begins for construction loan revival

05/12/17

Construction lending could make a comeback if bankers persuade Congress to reform capital and other complicated rules on so-called high volatility CRE loans. But will regulators go for it?

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CRA compliance issue could cause snag for Sterling-Astoria deal

05/12/17

The Federal Reserve is asking Sterling to address deficiencies tied to its collection, verification and reporting of CRA data from 2014 to 2016.

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As VCs pivot from lenders, case for deposit-side fintech is less clear

05/12/17

Brendan Dickinson of Canaan Partners says PFM startups have deep relationships with customers unlike online lenders, but the revenue model isn't as strong.

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HopFed probes CEO's real estate deals with ex-director

05/12/17

Stilwell Group, an activist investor, is alleging that HopFed chief John Peck bought two properties from the then-chairman of the Kentucky company's compensation committee and that the deals were a conflict of interest.

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Bank First to expand Wisconsin operations with latest acquisition

05/12/17

Bank First has agreed to pay $76 million in cash and stock for Waupaca Bancorp. The company should have nearly $1.8 billion in assets when it completes the deal.

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PrivateBancorp shareholders approve $4.9B CIBC takeover

05/12/17

PrivateBancorp investors approved a $4.9 billion takeover by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce after the Toronto-based lender sweetened its deal twice to win over shareholders.

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How reg relief could help borrowers in student loan lawsuits

05/12/17

President Trump’s aim to scale back financial regulations may make it easier for student loan borrowers to maintain federal class actions.

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