Bankruptcy Blogs

The Fed’s remarkable turnaround on CRA

07/11/19

The central bank has a long history of fighting reforms to the Community Reinvestment Act, until now.

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Deutsche tied to 1MDB; Powell's Libra comments resonate

07/11/19

The Justice Department is investigating the bank for possible money laundering violations; the Fed chair says Facebook’s plan raises “serious concerns.”

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German challenger bank N26 makes U.S. debut

07/11/19

The neobank, which has 3.5 million European customers, is starting with fee-free checking, a debit card and real-time transactions. It's part of a wave of competition arriving from overseas.

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CECL's uncharted territory

07/11/19

Beginning next year, banks will have to dramatically change the way they account for future credit losses, but experts disagree on the new rule's long-term impact.

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CECL's uncharted territory

07/10/19

Beginning next year, banks will have to dramatically change the way they account for future credit losses, but experts disagree on the new rule's long-term impact.

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Don’t look now, but home equity delinquencies are rising

07/10/19

Past due home equity loans and credit lines rose while most other consumer lending categories held steady or improved, according to new data from the ABA. Why it happened is a bit of a mystery.

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Online bank's hub strategy borrows from across the pond

07/10/19

Radius Bank in Boston is adding insurers, personal loan providers and wealth management to its platform, copying a playbook popularized in Europe.

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Pittsburgh banks brace for BofA, JPMorgan

07/10/19

PNC, which has been the city's dominant bank for decades, and other local banks could face pressure as industry heavyweights expand in the market.

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Powell throws down gauntlet on Facebook’s Libra project

07/10/19

The Federal Reserve chairman said the social media giant’s cryptocurrency plan “cannot go forward” without improved regulatory controls.

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Powell says he won't resign as lawmakers defend independent Fed

07/10/19

The Fed chairman's exchange with House lawmakers Wednesday comes amid President Trump's criticism of Powell and the central bank’s policy decisions.

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