Bankruptcy Blogs

5 ways mortgages will shape the BB&T and SunTrust merger

02/08/19

SunTrust’s merger with BB&T is the largest bank deal since the financial crisis, and mortgages will play a critical role in the execution of this transaction.

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Regulators warn banks on leveraged loans, but data doesn't back them up

02/08/19

A recent joint analysis of large syndicated loans urged banks to improve their risk management, even though evidence suggests that nonbanks, not banks, hold the higher share of risky leveraged loans.

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Chase, Wells, BofA to waive ATM fees for public-benefits recipients

02/08/19

The three large banks banks are joining a number of institutions in agreeing to eliminate fees for Californians who receive benefits via electronic transfer cards. Chase and BofA will also waiving the fees nationwide.

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Softbank in big fintech push; Analyzing BB&T-SunTrust deal

02/08/19

The company’s investment in a small business lender is said to be the biggest ever in Europe; the merger may raise questions from regulators, spur more mergers.

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Comment développer le secteur marketing et communication de son entreprise ? 

02/08/19

Qu’une entreprise soit récente ou déjà bien installée depuis plusieurs années, les secteurs du marketing et de la communication sont des secteurs très soumis à diverses évolutions. En effet, ces deux secteurs nécessitent d’être en phase avec les techniques et modalités actuelles auxquelles les potentiels clients répondent. En effet, aujourd’hui, les enjeux marketing des entreprises […]

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'Oscar for best lobbyists goes to ... regional banks': Comments of the week

02/08/19

Readers respond to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's overhaul of its payday loans rule, debate reforms to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, consider regulatory exemptions for regional banks and more.

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'Should we have banks of this size being formed?': Inside the BB&T-SunTrust deal

02/07/19

M&A editor Paul Davis explores the practical and political implications of the proposed merger between BB&T and SunTrust.

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FHFA nominee to testify before Senate panel next week

02/07/19

The Senate Banking Committee will examine the nomination of Mark Calabria to oversee the regulator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as well as nominees for the NCUA board and Treasury.

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Waters says BB&T-SunTrust warrants 'serious scrutiny'

02/07/19

House Financial Services Chairwoman Maxine Waters said the merger is a direct result of a regulatory relief bill that was signed into law in May.

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Will BB&T-SunTrust set off a new wave of regional bank mergers?

02/07/19

The stars aligned for the two longtime rivals to join forces, and some observers speculate that other regional banks will need to strike similar partnerships if they hope to remain competitive. But others say such deals are rare because they're hard to pull off.

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