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Ohio credit union merger takes effect

09/01/20

Pathways Financial's acquisition of Standard Register FCU increases its foothold in the Dayton market.

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CIT sells wealth management business to FirstSun Capital

09/01/20

CIT inherited the business with its purchase earlier this year of Mutual of Omaha Bank.

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Credit card firms split on fate of consumers while U.S. cuts aid

09/01/20

Capital One Financial is reining in credit lines to reduce its exposure while the nation’s largest card issuer, JPMorgan Chase, is rolling out a new card designed for travelers and diners.

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Longtime CEO of Superior Choice Credit Union to step down

09/01/20

Gary Elliott will retire at the end of 2020, and the credit union has hired a search firm to help find its next leader.

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'Uninvestable' bank stocks; JPMorgan Chase hires Vanguard's robo investment chief

09/01/20

Central banks “have conspired to destroy returns” with monetary policy and dividend constraints, the FT argues; JPMorgan Chase hired the Vanguard vet to lead its phone and video-based financial advice unit.

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CO-OP, Zelle partnership could bring P2P payments to small credit unions

09/01/20

CO-OP, a credit union payments firm, has teamed with the fintech to expand usage of digital payments offerings. But it's unclear to what extent members want those services.

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What's a blockchain bank? A Wall Street veteran building one explains.

08/31/20

Caitlin Long, a former Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse managing director, is starting a special-purpose depository institution that will provide payment and custody services to institutional investors and corporate treasurers.

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Banks, consumer groups both got what they wanted in ‘mini-CFPB’ bill

08/31/20

The California plan to create a new, tougher state regulatory agency is at the finish line after lawmakers agreed to key exemptions for banks while maintaining strong enforcement measures for payday lenders and other firms.

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Sound Credit Union in Wash. buying branch from First Interstate

08/31/20

The deal continues Sound's push into markets north of its Tacoma headquarters.

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Sound Credit Union in Wash. buying branch from First Interstate

08/31/20

The deal continues Sound's push into markets north of its Tacoma headquarters.

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