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How Patrick Sells is driving culture change at Quontic Bank

06/16/20

Sells, American Banker’s Digital Banker of the Year, explains how he encouraged his team to take risks on projects like a three-minute account opening process and a system that analyzes core data in real time to help set deposit prices.

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Eagle Bancorp adds industry veterans to leadership team

06/16/20

The Maryland company said the additions, including a former bank CEO, will strengthen its “overall operational and strategic management."

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Kabbage lets Uber drivers apply for PPP loans from their phones

06/16/20

The online lender quickly built an app for ride-share drivers with much of their information already filled in.

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Wall Street's best-laid Brexit plans in disarray amid virus

06/16/20

Giant U.S. banks still have to deliver a Brexit plan to get staff across the English Channel before a potential second wave of Covid-19 forces Europe's doors shut again.

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Banks should offer their own form of reparations

06/16/20

As governments explore whether to compensate African Americans for centuries of racism, financial institutions need to do their part to redress victims of persistent redlining.

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Fifth Third, Truist among banks closing early to observe 'Juneteenth'

06/16/20

As protesters continue to take to the streets to express outrage over racial injustice and inequality, banks — for the first time — will commemorate the date that marks the end of slavery in the U.S.

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Fannie, Freddie hire advisers to help raise capital; Deutsche leads the pack

06/16/20

Fannie Mae has chosen Morgan Stanley while Freddie Mac is going with JPMorgan Chase; the bank’s overhaul plan has helped make it the best performing big-bank stock so far this year.

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Big banks cling to branch expansion plans despite coronavirus shock

06/15/20

Executives argue the rollouts will largely focus on new markets and work in tandem with digital banking efforts.

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Is it safe for bank examiners to return to the field?

06/15/20

The acting comptroller of the currency signaled that his agency is planning to resume on-site supervision despite health risks tied to the pandemic. But some bankers and former examiners urged caution, saying remote monitoring has its advantages.

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GSEs hire Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase as financial advisers

06/15/20

As they prepare to exit government conservatorship, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have enlisted the investment banks to help them boost capital and evaluate market opportunities.

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