BankThink

Lesson from 4Q: Optimism about banks is far ahead of reality

01/13/17

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and PNC reported lackluster revenue growth as higher trading fees and increases in commercial lending barely compensated for consumer-side challenges.

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Ted Tozer, steward of Ginnie Mae for 7 years, departing

01/13/17

As president of the secondary marketing agency, Tozer has helped the mortgage market to continue functioning and keep up with changes following the financial crisis.

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The anti-laundering penalty box

01/13/17

Violations of Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money-laundering compliance remains a hot topic for financial institutions as regulators can bar them from branch building and bank acquisitions. Here are some notable regulatory actions that are still unresolved.

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OCC fintech charter opens 'henhouse' to payday lenders: consumer groups

01/13/17

Consumer protection groups opposing the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s plan to offer limited-purpose bank charters to fintech companies raised concerns that the move could allow payday lenders to operate nationally.

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Consumers have gone paperless, time for businesses to catch up

01/13/17

Corporate clients are increasingly asking their banks to help digitize back-office processes. Such a move can help both parties save time and money.

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Post Oak Bancshares to buy State Bank of Texas

01/13/17

The deal expands Post Oak’s existing operations around Houston

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Bankers cry foul over CFPB’s five-star complaint rating system

01/13/17

Bankers are trying to stop the CFPB from allowing consumers to rank how companies handle complaints on a one- to five-star scale and to publish narratives of consumer experiences in an online public database.

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Mnuchin's nomination hearing set for Thursday

01/13/17

The Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing on Treasury Secretary-designate Steven Mnuchin’s nomination on Thursday, Jan 19.

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Norwood in Pa. elevates retired CEO to chairman’s post

01/13/17

William Davis Jr. was the company’s CEO from 1996 to 2009

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Fee income, loan growth drive profit at First Republic

01/13/17

The San Francisco private bank reported double-digit gains in originations and noninterest income that led to a nearly 30% increase in profits last quarter.

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