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Huntington agrees to buy TCF Financial

12/14/20

The deal, announced late Sunday, would create a $168 billion banking company in the Midwest and be the latest in a string of regional bank combinations.

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Commercial lending push at Black-owned banks gets results

12/13/20

The architects of two major loan deals featuring Black banks, one involving multiple lenders and a pro sports franchise and another backed by Citigroup, say more transactions like these are in the works.

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How Aflac is preparing for next-generation consumers

12/11/20

There is an emotional and human aspect in all relationships and that holds true for the bond between individuals and brands. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought both the strengths and weaknesses in customer experience under the spotlight. This episode will focus on how connecting with customers and ensuring they have a positive experience with a company is paramount, particularly in a pandemic-driven world. Join our host, Brooke Worden, President of The Rudin Group and guest speaker, Virgil Miller, Chief Operating Officer of Aflac U.S.

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Funding for (7)a loan pools freezes, Moynihan urges stimulus, extending PPP facility: Top stories of the week

12/11/20

Program that lets firms bundle Small Business Administration loans on hold; BofA’s Brian Moynihan urges Congress to act on second federal stimulus; end date for the Paycheck Protection Program Loan Facility extended to March 31; and more from this week’s most-read stories.

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Florida's SunState FCU to rebrand following charter conversion

12/11/20

The Gainesville, Fla.-based credit union has converted from a federal to a state charter and will debut its new brand identity early next month.

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State Street to explore options for asset management arm

12/11/20

The Boston-based firm has been informally working with an adviser to review strategic alternatives for State Street Global Advisors, including a merger with a competitor, people familiar with the matter said.

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Senate sends veto-proof AML reforms to White House

12/11/20

The defense spending bill includes language requiring businesses to report their owners to Fincen.

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Fed's exam ratings system needs upgrade, Quarles says

12/11/20

The central bank is exploring how to improve the consistency and transparency of safety and soundness scores used to grade banks and their holding companies, the agency’s vice chairman of supervision said.

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How an app is helping Eastern Bank bond with small businesses

12/11/20

The Boston community bank and a fintech called Monit have developed an app that helps small-business owners forecast their cash flow and how certain events could affect them.

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Houston Police Credit Union CEO to retire after 30 years at the helm

12/11/20

Ayn Talley will step down in January, to be succeeded by the credit union's longtime executive vice president.

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