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Fired lender group CEO says he was punished for whistleblowing

03/22/17

The fired chief executive of a New York-based trade group representing asset-backed lenders has sued the group, claiming he was wrongfully dismissed after raising concerns about conflicts of interest and a lack of auditor independence.

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Digital banking standout steps up cybersecurity game

03/22/17

Live Oak Bank, known for streamlining the lending process, has turned its attention to fixing its patchwork approach to cybersecurity.

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Senator to bankers: Drop credit union tax fight

03/22/17

Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., told a meeting of bankers not to focus on credit unions' tax exemption in talks with lawmakers, saying the two industries should unite over regulatory reform.

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Insiders continue to take advantage of post-election surge in bank stocks

03/22/17

Bankers, directors and other large investors are unloading millions of shares as bank stocks stay close to all-time highs.

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Trump SEC pick set for contentious reunion with Elizabeth Warren

03/22/17

Jay Clayton, the Wall Street lawyer tapped to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission, faces what could be an uncomfortable reunion this week with Senator Elizabeth Warren.

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Barclays card exec quits to fight for U.S. civil liberties

03/22/17

Amer Sajed, a 56-year-old Pakistan-born immigrant to the U.S., will step down from his role leading the bank’s credit card business in July after being spurred into activism by President Trump's stances on social and other issues.

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Crisis in student loan servicing is building

03/22/17

While there are inherent differences between student loan and mortgage servicing, recent claims against the largest student loan servicer echo the mortgage debacle.

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Relief planned for small banks; Auto lenders hit pot holes

03/22/17

Regulators want to make rules easier for small banks; auto loan defaults rise while used-car prices fall.

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Democrats, industry find rare agreement on saving CDFIs

03/21/17

Democrats, financial services industry executives and even Wall Street reformers are speaking out against President Trump's proposed cuts to the CDFI program.

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Wells Fargo tries to escape from scandal with ad campaign

03/21/17

The lender will begin an ad campaign in mid-April with the tag line "Building Better Every Day," company employees were told Tuesday.

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