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Bank regulators mull stricter rules for reporting of data breaches

12/14/20

It has been 15 years since the federal banking agencies issued guidance on an institution’s obligation to inform its regulator about a cyberattack. A proposal to be unveiled this week could establish a more specific notification deadline.

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CEFCU chief to retire in May after 15 years at the helm

12/14/20

Matt Mamer will take over for Mark Spenny, who has helped Citizens Equity First Credit Union expand in several markets during his tenure.

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Chase, Air Canada to launch cobranded Aeroplan card in U.S.

12/14/20

JPMorgan Chase is partnering with Air Canada, the bank's first new cobranded card partner to be announced in years.

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Pennsylvania bank would more than double assets with first M&A deal

12/14/20

The $62.7 million merger of Linkbancorp and Gratz Bank would create a company with over $800 million of assets and nine branches stretching from Harrisburg to the Philadelphia suburbs.

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Banks are good at updating tech for customers but need to do it for staff

12/14/20

Banks are good at updating tech for customers but need to do it for staff

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Week ahead: Congress, NCUA in final sprint as year-end looms

12/14/20

Lawmakers and the credit union regulator have packed schedules this week as both groups attempt to wrap up their 2020 business before the holidays.

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Apollo, Blackstone said in talks to buy Wells Fargo’s student loan book

12/14/20

A group that includes the private equity firms Apollo Global Management and Blackstone Group is in talks to acquire Wells Fargo’s student loan portfolio, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Deutsche Bank may eventually allow NYC staff to move elsewhere

12/14/20

Deutsche Bank is considering moving some of its 4,600 Manhattan staff to other hub cities across the U.S., but there are no concrete plans as yet.

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Huntington and TCF agree to marge; community banks' boffo year

12/14/20

The two midwest regionals agreed to merge in a $22 billion deal; community banks had their "best year ever," in large part from the "government money that passed through banks on the way to households and businesses."

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Some credit unions are spending more even as earnings tumble

12/14/20

Management teams are forging ahead with technology projects and bonuses for some employees despite a deep slide in net income this year.

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