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Supreme Court hints FHFA's Calabria could keep job after all

12/09/20

Many have assumed the high court would rule that presidents can fire the Federal Housing Finance Agency director at will. But during oral arguments in a case challenging the agency’s structure, some justices suggested they could stop short of such a decision.

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Fifth Third commits $2.8 billion to help lift underserved communities

12/09/20

The Cincinnati bank joins a growing list of banks pledging billions of dollars to fight systemic racism and help close the wealth gap that exists between white and minority households.

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Funding for SBA-backed loan pools dries up

12/09/20

A program that lets firms bundle Small Business Administration loans is on hold while Congress spars over a new budget. The impasse is causing headaches for banks that rely on loan sales for fee income.

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General Motors faces ‘big task’ in building a bank: Ally CEO

12/09/20

The automaker is reportedly planning to apply for a bank charter so it could collect deposits and grow its own auto-finance business. That could create more competition for Ally, which was spun off from GM in 2006 but remains a key lending partner.

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NYC's coffee-cart woes spur $2 million Morgan Stanley grant

12/09/20

As Morgan Stanley's bankers scattered from Manhattan's Times Square to their home offices during the pandemic, some asked: How are the coffee-cart vendors doing? The answer: terribly.

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Regions Financial's Chief Operating Officer John Owen to retire

12/09/20

The bank will divvy up Owen's responsibilities among three other executives, including Kate Danella, who will become chief strategy and client experience officer.

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BofA’s Moynihan urges Congress to act on second federal stimulus

12/09/20

Speaking at an investor conference, Bank of America's CEO said that additional aid is needed to help consumers, businesses, nonprofits and local governments ride out the pandemic.

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Wells Fargo partners with Bill.com to automate bookkeeping for clients

12/09/20

The bank will now let business customers receive and pay invoices from within online and mobile banking.

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House passes AML reforms with veto-proof majority

12/09/20

A defense spending package includes a measure requiring new businesses to report their beneficial owners directly to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, shifting the burden away from banks.

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CUNA marketing chief joins Nusenda executive team

12/09/20

Amy Nigrelli will serve as CMO of the Albuquerque-based credit union, one of two recent personnel moves there.

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