Bankruptcy Blogs

Chapter 11 Filings in May Are Not Up as Much as Everybody Will Say There Are

06/03/20

Prediction: you will begin to see stories about an explosion of chapter 11 filings in May 2020. Well, that is not much of a prediction because I already have seen two. Chapter 11 filings did not explode in May.

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Karen Peetz to join Citi in newly created role

06/03/20

The veteran banker will serve as chief administrative officer, with responsibilities that include strengthening Citi’s data architecture, creating greater consistency in its dealings with regulators and enhancing its efforts to combat money laundering.

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Federal Reserve expands MLF program to allow more issuers to participate

06/03/20

All U.S. states will be able to have at least two cities or counties eligible to directly issue notes to the Municipal Liquidity Facility program regardless of population.

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BOK scrambles to stem losses from shuttered tribal casinos

06/03/20

Two years ago, the Tulsa, Okla., bank expanded its Native American casino lending business nationwide. It seemed like a great plan until the coronavirus pandemic struck.

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Banks enter era of 'no regrets' cost cutting

06/03/20

Faced with limited growth opportunities and potentially mounting loan losses, banks are getting aggressive — and creative — to boost profits.

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Coronavirus response allows banks to ‘change the narrative’: Citi chair

06/03/20

John Dugan says a successful effort by banks to alleviate the economic damage of the pandemic could boost the industry's reputation.

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Even with FDIC endorsement, fintechs' path to becoming banks is bumpy

06/03/20

Recent steps that would help nonbank lenders enter the traditional banking system, like a proposal clarifying the industrial loan company charter, are needed but face strong opposition.

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Varo Money gets new backers and closer to bank charter

06/03/20

The mobile bank raised $241 million in its Series D round of funding, and expects to receive approval from regulators to become a nationally chartered bank this summer.

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Deutsche probed on Epstein dealings; Wells drops independent auto dealers

06/03/20

New York State regulators may bring an enforcement action against the German bank as early as this month; Wells Fargo’s decision to stop making loans to the dealers has more to do with credit quality than asset limits.

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‘Aha’ moments are David Tyrie’s job at BofA

06/02/20

Tyrie has advanced Bank of America’s virtual assistant Erica and rolled out easier-to-use digital products that resonate strongly with customers. Those achievements have earned him recognition as one of American Banker’s digital bankers of the year.

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