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Fannie rental securitization deal draws fire from industry groups

03/15/17

Industry critics argue the Invitation Homes deal will create new risks for Fannie Mae and remove affordable inventory from homebuyers.

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Trump taps Goldman alum to be deputy Treasury secretary

03/15/17

President Trump made a series of nominations to top Treasury posts as the administration continues to staff up.

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Incoming ICBA chair eager for D.C. to walk the talk

03/15/17

Scott Heitkamp is encouraged by a more positive tone coming from President Trump. His goal in the next year is to make regulation easier for his fellow bankers.

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How tech wave forces bankers to show their human side

03/15/17

It may seem counterintuitive, but the rise of digital banking makes human interactions in branches more important than ever.

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Trump paid $38M tax on $150M income, according to newly unearthed 2005 return

03/15/17

President Donald Trump made more than $150 million and paid $38.4 million in federal taxes in 2005, according to two pages of his federal income tax return for that year that were broadcast by MSNBC and posted online.

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Proof Wall Street Is Still a Boys' Club

03/15/17

A new study finds that, when it comes to truly celebrating women, Wall Street still has a long way to go.

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SocGen taps Amazon, Microsoft for cloud as banks target costs

03/15/17

Societe Generale is working with Microsoft and Amazon.com to become one of the first large European banks to adopt cloud computing for the bulk of its operations.

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Capital Bank Financial said to weigh a sale after approach

03/15/17

Capital Bank Financial in Charlotte is working with advisers to explore a sale after receiving an unsolicited approach, people familiar with the matter said.

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Don’t let fake news or careless tweets expose your bank to harm

03/15/17

Firms need to evaluate risks ranging from hackers spreading false information about the bank to an executive’s inappropriate social media posts.

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Bidding war for MoneyGram; Trump's Treasury team

03/15/17

Euronet's offer seeks to spoil Ant Financial's January deal for money-transfer company; White House nominates six to top Treasury posts, including James Donovan as deputy secretary.

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