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Citi may get stuck with huge chunk of distressed Revlon debt

02/17/21

A back-office blunder is leaving the financial behemoth faced with the prospect of becoming one of the biggest creditors to the troubled cosmetics empire.

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Banks want to regain control of consumer bill pay. Mastercard offers help.

02/17/21

The card brand's data exchange platform, which provides mobile real-time processing, has gained support from the likes of PNC and Citizens.

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How apps became more trusted than banks, and what banks can do about it

02/17/21

Consumers who have felt betrayed by banks are more likely to turn to mobile apps that give them a greater sense of financial control. Bankers must reconnect with these people and reassure them that their personalized advice is safe and valuable.

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Malvern Bancorp to record bigger provision for troubled New York loan

02/17/21

The move will force the Pennsylvania company to report a bigger loss for its fiscal fourth quarter and restate its annual report with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Eugene Ludwig to step down as Promontory CEO

02/17/21

The former comptroller of the currency, who founded the consulting firm known for its roster of ex-regulators, will hand over leadership of day-to-day activities to an operating committee as he pursues other projects.

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Citi slammed in Revlon loan blunder; Biden extends foreclosure freeze

02/17/21

A federal judge ruled that lenders can keep $500 million the bank erroneously wired to them; the president extended the moratorium another three months, to June 30.

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Registration now open for 2021 Best Credit Unions to Work For rankings

02/16/21

The popular annual program is back and it has never been easier to participate.

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Western Alliance to buy large mortgage lender

02/16/21

The Arizona company will pay $1 billion for the parent of AmeriHome Mortgage, which manages a $99 billion mortgage servicing portfolio.

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Goldman Sachs pledges $25 million to historically Black colleges

02/16/21

Goldman’s move follows similar initiatives in recent months by the biggest U.S. financial firms.

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How joint venture negotiations led to a $900 million bank merger

02/16/21

The leadership at Boston Private Financial Holdings wanted to establish a wealth management partnership with SVB Financial Group — but ended up striking a deal to sell the company to SVB instead.

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