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In the age of fintech, regional banks need to embrace change

05/11/17

Fintech has upended parts of the banking industry and made old ways of doing business obsolete. But that's also what makes it an exciting time to be a banker, says Citizens Bank CEO Bruce Van Saun.

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Data is not just a tool for growth — it is the growth

05/11/17

Financial institutions should begin to treat data not just as a means to implementing a business model, but as an integral and valuable part of the business model.

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Citi joins big-bank brethren in backing blockchain firm Axoni

05/11/17

The roughly $2 million investment comes as banks keep joining (and in some cases, leaving) various distributed-ledger projects as they try to pick the winners in a young field.

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Staley apologizes; CFPB eyes small businesses

05/11/17

Despite some investor criticism, CEO retains support of chairman John McFarlane; consumer protection agency looks to extend regulatory reach.

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Want to beat the slump in C&I loans? Find your niche

05/11/17

The post-election rise in business optimism has not yet resulted in a stronger demand for loans, if the first quarter was any indication. What does that mean for regional banks?

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OnDeck Capital's Chairman survives challenge from activist shareholder

05/10/17

Noah Breslow, who drew opposition from a hedge fund that wants the online small-business lender to pursue a new course, won 84% of the vote Tuesday.

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Hold the champagne: First Republic CEO to stay on for another 3 years

05/10/17

James Herbert, 72, has once again postponed retirement. The longtime CEO was scheduled to step down at yearend, but the company says he will remain at the helm through 2020.

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Citigroup trader fired over 5-word message uses 2-second defense

05/10/17

Citi says David Madaras sent a profane message that confirmed the name of a confidential client, but he says the messages were read out of order and misunderstood.

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Bankers raise fears on new CFPB small biz collecting effort

05/10/17

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Bank urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Wednesday to narrow its approach to collecting data on small-business lending, fearing it could add costs and compliance burdens.

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Barclays to pay $97 million on claims it overcharged clients

05/10/17

The London-based bank overbilled customers by nearly $50 million through violations including collecting excess mutual fund fees.

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