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Regulators finalize rule changes to help banks weather pandemic

08/26/20

The agencies completed steps to ease a community bank capital measure temporarily and to delay a new credit-loss accounting standard.

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Navy Federal snags Capital One finance exec as CFO

08/26/20

John Collins comes to the credit union industry after spending 20 years in a variety of roles at the national bank, including helping integrate two acquisitions.

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States entice fintechs by giving them freedom to experiment

08/26/20

Florida and West Virginia recently joined four other states in setting up regulatory sandboxes that allow startups to test products with consumers without obtaining a license.

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Pace of asset growth doubles at Wisconsin credit unions

08/26/20

New data from the state regulator showed that CUs in the Badger State grew assets by 28% during the first half of this year, up from 14% during the same period in 2019.

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Underbanked households would benefit from a regulated blockchain

08/26/20

The OCC’s efforts to bring the technology into the financial mainstream could help people in underserved communities more securely execute payments.

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Broadway to become biggest Black-run bank after CFBanc acquisition

08/26/20

The Los Angeles company will remain a community development financial institution when it acquires the parent of City First Bank in Washington.

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FHFA delays refi fee; fintech buys JPMorgan’s Quorum blockchain platform

08/26/20

Fannie and Freddie’s regulator said it will delay imposing the 0.5% fee until December 1; JPMorgan Chase is also making a strategic investment in buyer in the fintech, ConsenSys.

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Why PayPal just deposited $50 million in a small South Carolina bank

08/26/20

"It's on-demand capital for us," Optus Bank's CEO says of the payment company's deposit. The funds are part of PayPal's broader effort to confront race and income inequality.

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Will Citi snafu bring fresh scrutiny to custodial banks?

08/25/20

Citigroup’s $900 million payment blunder in a usually sleepy part of the financial market dominated by a handful of banks has experts wondering if regulators will uncover a deeper problem.

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What is Mark McWatters’ legacy at NCUA?

08/25/20

The former chairman of the National Credit Union Administration served at the agency during a crucial time for regulatory reform and credit union growth, though his tenure also had its share of scandals.

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