Bankruptcy Blogs

Warren releases plan to overhaul bank merger approval process

12/04/19

Sen. Elizabeth Warren introduced a bill to require CFPB approval for certain bank merger applications in the wake of regulators' approval of a deal between BB&T and SunTrust.

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House Democrats implore regulators to get in sync on CRA

12/04/19

Lawmakers blasted an apparent decision by the OCC and FDIC to move forward with a proposal to reform the Community Reinvestment Act without the support of the Fed.

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How one storage unit became one big mess for BB&T, Hitachi

12/04/19

A 15-hour shutdown of online banking, mobile banking, ATMs and wire transfers was caused by a single data storage unit. BB&T's lawsuit blames the vendor, but the bank may have left itself too exposed to equipment failure.

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SoFi cleared to offer crypto in New York

12/04/19

The online lender, which has received state approval to establish a virtual currency business, can now offer a full range of investment services — including trading in digital assets — in New York.

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RBC's profits fall amid tough times for investment banking

12/04/19

The decline in revenue from capital markets undercut gains in consumer banking and pushed fiscal fourth-quarter earnings below analysts’ expectations.

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There's a better way to regulate small-dollar lending

12/04/19

Instead of imposing interest rate caps, policymakers should require online lenders to provide clear disclosures and promote partnerships with banks.

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Regulators ease hemp banking rules; alternative credit checks get the nod

12/04/19

Banks will not have to file reports on customers just because they're in the hemp business; making it easier for people with no credit history to get loans.

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The Navy commander behind the credit union banks love to hate

12/03/19

Navy Federal Credit Union is Exhibit A in banks' case to tax the credit union industry. But it wasn’t always seen as the powerhouse it is today. Meet Adm. Cutler Dawson, the man who changed that.

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What ongoing repo turmoil means for banks

12/03/19

Federal Reserve officials said they contained fallout from the rate spike in the repurchase agreement market, but the episode poses longer-term repercussions for liquidity rules, the transition to a new interest rate benchmark and other issues.

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Two fintechs broaden banking ambitions

12/03/19

Wealthfront will add third-party mortgages to its investing platform, while Varo Money says robo advice and mortgages are in its long-term plans.

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