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Pinnacle to become small fish in the Carolinas with latest acquisition

01/23/17

To succeed, the Tennessee company must build on momentum created by BNC, the bank it just agreed to buy.

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HCBF agrees to buy Jefferson Bankshares in Florida

01/23/17

HCBF, once an aggressive acquirer, hadn't announced a deal in nearly two years.

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Blue Gate Bank opens in Southern California

01/23/17

The bank is among a handful of de novos to have its charter approved since 2009.

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Banks don't get what they pay for with digital advertising

01/23/17

The ad tech industry is so fraught with misleading and deceptive data that it's difficult for marketers to make smart advertising choices. Even the most reputable of firms spew unreliable data.

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Credit card giants in a delicate balancing act of costs, rewards

01/23/17

Credit card issuers usually reserve their richest rewards for customers at the higher end who are willing to pay steep annual fees. But a recent surge in credit card rewards deals targeting mainstream consumers signals a key strategy shift for issuers.

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Strong state economy boosts Bank of Hawaii

01/23/17

Expanded lending across a broad range of categories and extremely low unemployment in Hawaii pushed up the Honolulu bank's quarterly profit.

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Sugarman resigns from Banc of California as SEC probes recent disclosures

01/23/17

The company also admitted that certain details in an October press release were inaccurate.

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Lloyds said to suffer cyberattack on U.K. systems

01/23/17

Lloyds Banking Group was hit by a cyber attack that disrupted online services for customers two weeks ago, a person with knowledge of the matter said.

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Reforming CFPB isn't enough. Eliminate it.

01/23/17

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is drunk on power. Let’s return the agency’s regulatory responsibilities to the states and those agencies covering the relevant industries.

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Trump adds to his finance team; Gorman gets a raise

01/23/17

Several members of George W. Bush's second-term team are expected to get senior positions at Treasury; Gorman gets a 7% pay hike, while Goldman bonuses shrink.

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