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How KeyBank uses fintech partnerships to stay nimble

07/21/20

Jamie Warder, head of digital banking at KeyBank, says alliances with companies like HelloWallet have helped him and his team adapt to changing conditions during the coronavirus crisis.

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RBS tells employees to remain home; Shelton inches closer to joining Fed

07/21/20

The “vast majority” of the U.K. bank’s employees have been told they can work remotely the rest of the year; the controversial Fed pick is expected to clear the Senate Banking Committee Tuesday.

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Big banks urge HUD to shelve redlining plan. Small banks say not so fast.

07/20/20

The national conversation around systemic racism has compelled large banks to withdraw support from the “disparate impact” proposal. But community banks maintain that the proposed reforms would reduce frivolous claims.

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FDIC floats certification program for fintechs working with banks

07/20/20

The agency's request for information seeks comment on the idea of the FDIC partnering with a standards-setting organization to develop best practices for technology firms, among other things.

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Pandemic pushes FHFA to keep Fannie and Freddie 2021 goals static

07/20/20

The Federal Housing Finance Agency will extend the same GSE benchmarks of the past three years into 2021.

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Morgan Stanley to show how loans contribute to climate change

07/20/20

The New York bank has also joined a steering committee helping to develop a global accounting standard that financial institutions can use to measure their impact on global warming.

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OCC seeks to clarify oversight of third-party lending relationships

07/20/20

The OCC is proposing steps for determining which party is the "true lender," which affects how the agency oversees such arrangements.

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Bryn Mawr Bank shuts down investment advisory business

07/20/20

The Pennsylvania bank incurred $2.3 million in expenses in second quarter after winding down unit BMT Investment Advisers.

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Which fintechs will survive the pandemic?

07/20/20

Business models and adaptability will determine the success — or failure — of financial technology companies as they deal with fallout from the coronavirus outbreak.

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Watchdog urges Fed to extend more virus aid to states, small firms

07/20/20

The report from the commission created to monitor the government's response to the pandemic comes as Congress begins negotiations over another round of stimulus.

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