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Scandal-plagued Wells Fargo expects legal bills to rise

03/01/17

The San Francisco bank also disclosed Wednesday that certain foreign banks that were using its software to conduct trade-related transactions in violation of U.S. sanctions.

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Big banks to regulators: don't tread on our cybersecurity efforts

03/01/17

A broad range of industry players are panning an October proposal by bank regulators that would impose new cybersecurity requirements on big banks, arguing it will only slow them down.

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Will C&I clients make South Florida worth the risk for Iberia?

03/01/17

Iberiabank is making the biggest deal in its history in Miami, an area known for boom-bust cycles and a condo market that stung banks during the crisis.

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Lawmakers show bipartisan support for credit union tax exempt status

03/01/17

Lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle voiced their support Wednesday for keeping credit unions' federal tax exemption intact even as the Trump administration and Congress prepare to make sweeping changes to the tax code.

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Overlooked insights from FDIC's 4Q report card

03/01/17

Although the news was mostly positive, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s Quarterly Banking Profile revealed potential warning signs for financial institutions.

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Community Banks with the Highest Returns on Average Equity

03/01/17

Year to date through Dec. 31, 2016. Dollars in thousands

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Why branch bankers shouldn't fear bots

03/01/17

While much of artificial intelligence technology is about automating tasks, it also holds the possibility of enhancing bankers' ability to serve customers.

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More risk retention please, CMBS investors say

03/01/17

It would encourage tighter underwriting of commercial mortgages, something the investors say is sorely needed.

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Banks cautiously optimistic about growth, lending: Fed

03/01/17

Banks are seeing mostly positive or neutral trends in loan demand and broader economic indicators in the first six weeks of 2017 and are upbeat about future prospects, according to the Fed's Beige Book.

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Why subprime auto is suffering, even in good times

03/01/17

Longer loan terms may be compounding losses when cars are repossessed, a portfolio manager says.

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