Bankruptcy Blogs

KeyCorp to buy digital platform from Conn. community bank

01/17/19

The online platform, created by Laurel Road Bank in 2013, allows users to refinance student loans and originate mortgages.

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Jay Alix, McKinsey Redux

01/17/19

A quick note on this ongoing issue, in which Jay Alix (the individual) claims that McKinsey has gained bankruptcy work and market share by flouting the requirements of the Code. Reports are out this morning that some judges have sent this matter to mediation. I don't get that.

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A remedy for ‘true lender’ lawsuits already exists

01/17/19

Federal regulators should consider applying guidance that is nearly two decades old to end uncertainty about the legality of particular bank partnerships.

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Agriculture Department reopens briefly to assist farmers hurt by shutdown

01/17/19

Farm Services Agency staff will have three days to work on existing loan applications and provide tax documents for existing loans.

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State Bankshares in N.D. to sell employee-benefits business

01/17/19

The parent of Bell Bank said that the pending sale of Discovery Benefits is not a prelude to selling its bank.

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Goldman still blames former banker for 1MDB; Morgan Stanley disappoints

01/17/19

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon sticks to rogue banker defense in scandal; bank misses earnings, revenue estimates.

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Glacier bulking up in Utah with latest bank acquisition

01/17/19

The Montana company will more than double its assets in Utah when it buys FNB Bancorp.

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CommonBond braces for bumpy 2019 by laying off 18% of staff

01/16/19

The online student lender said it is reallocating some jobs and "sunsetting" others.

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Heartland to expand Kansas City operations with Blue Valley acquisition

01/16/19

The Iowa company will pay $94 million for a bank with five branches and $727 million in loans.

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Entegra in N.C. delays earnings to review potential impairment charge

01/16/19

The company recently agreed to be sold to SmartFinancial in Knoxville, Tenn.

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