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Four tricky issues in the Trump-Cordray standoff

04/24/17

President Trump is locked in a political game of chicken with Richard Cordray, the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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Holding the (threadbare) line on deposit prices

04/24/17

Even with net interest margins improving, banks are reluctant to raise rates on deposits until more floating-rate loans reprice. But how long can they wait before depositors start demanding higher yields?

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An omnichannel overhaul in 5 steps

04/24/17

U.S. Bank and BMO share how they are ceaselessly tearing apart and revamping mobile, online and other retail channels in search of a "unified customer experience" and efficiency.

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Big banks will always be too big, Glass-Steagall or not

04/24/17

Data analysis shows that a 21st-century version of the Depression-era limitations on bank activities will do little to meet the goals laid out by its proponents.

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Auto lending woes persist at TCF, hurting bottom line

04/24/17

Quarterly earnings at the Wayzata, Minn., company fell as gains from the sale of auto loans continued to slide.

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Opus returns to profitability despite ongoing challenges

04/24/17

The California company's credit issues eased some in the first quarter, though earnings were down from a year earlier due to charges tied to cost cutting and reductions in three loan categories.

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United Airlines debacle has lessons for bank culture

04/24/17

While overbooking is a unique issue for the airline industry — and this may be an extreme example — the United episode is a cautionary tale for any service industry, including banking.

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Wells broadens settlement; two views on blockchain

04/24/17

The bank said it will cover more customers harmed by its sales tactics; one analyst preaches patience on blockchain while a report sees explosive growth.

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Fight over CFPB prepaid rule coming to a head

04/21/17

The fight over a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule adding new restrictions to prepaid cards is intensifying as some Republicans hope to overturn it before a looming deadline expires.

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CFPB loses appeal in case involving for-profit colleges

04/21/17

A federal appeals court rejected Friday an appeal by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to investigate an accreditor of for-profit colleges.

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