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Outside law firm clears Banc of California of illegal third-party dealings

02/09/17

The announcement comes a day after the company's board announced a series of corporate-governance improvements.

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JPMorgan accused of nickel-and-diming jurors on debit cards

02/09/17

For some people, jury duty is a dreaded American civic obligation. Now, JPMorgan Chase & Co. is adding another unwelcome element: banking fees.

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New bank applications grow; Wells Fargo may kill 2016 executive bonuses

02/09/17

The FDIC received eight new bank applications last year, not a lot but the most since the financial crisis; Wells' board is considering dropping bonuses for its top brass.

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FB Financial to buy two privately held banks in Tennessee

02/09/17

Clayton Bank and American City Bank are owned by Clayton HC and have a combined $1.2 billion in assets.

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TCF’s tough-guy CEO had a soft spot for working-class customers

02/09/17

Longtime TCF Chairman and CEO Bill Cooper, who died Tuesday at the age of 73, is being remembered as an innovator who never forgot where he came from.

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Wells Fargo scandal may cost top execs their 2016 bonuses

02/08/17

The bank's board is considering whether to withhold bonuses for CEO Tim Sloan and Chief Financial Officer John Shrewsberry.

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Banc of California adopts corporate-governance measures, adds activist to its board

02/08/17

Richard Lashley at PL Capital is taking over a board seat previously held by former CEO Steven Sugarman.

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Banking pro athletes: lucrative ... but complicated

02/08/17

Sports stars face unique challenges obtaining credit, and bankers need to develop certain skills to court those prospects successfully.

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Why hasn't Trump fired CFPB's Cordray?

02/08/17

Some experts say President Trump is being advised to hold off on firing CFPB Director Richard Cordray to get the Supreme Court to rule on the extent of the president's executive powers.

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FTC names new consumer protection chief

02/08/17

Most recently Thomas Pahl worked on debt collection and credit reporting issues as a partner at Arnall Golden Gregory in Washington.

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