Bankruptcy Blogs

Bankers cry foul over Robinhood’s checking and savings accounts

12/14/18

The fintech's new products may violate several banking and securities regulations and could mislead the public about the differences between coverage on banking and investment accounts, industry officials say.

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House Dems urge CFPB’s Kraninger to commit to military lending exams

12/14/18

Former CFPB chief Mick Mulvaney had claimed the agency could not supervise firms for Military Lending Act compliance, but lawmakers want his successor to go in a different direction.

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Calabria's GSE effect, 2019 fintech, Kraninger's CFPB: Top stories of the week

12/14/18

What an FHFA led by Mark Calabria would mean for GSE reform; 7 (realistic) predictions about fintech in 2019; Kathy Kraninger signals new tone atop CFPB; and more from this week's most-read stories.

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SBA's biggest lender is overhauling its business model

12/14/18

Live Oak Bancshares became an SBA juggernaut by making loans, selling them and making more. With economic conditions changing, it is retaining more credits.

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Why Ohio is gung-ho for cryptocurrency and blockchain

12/14/18

Many banks and government officials are dubious about crypto, but Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel lets businesses pay their taxes with it and has put all the state government’s expenses on a public ledger.

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Activist investor hires heavy hitter for fight with HomeStreet

12/14/18

Blue Lion Capital said Johnny Guerry, who was sparred with other community banks, will assist in efforts to pressure the Seattle bank to improve its performance or sell itself.

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The border wall fight is killing chances of year-end banking reforms

12/14/18

As Congress moves closer to its Dec. 21 deadline to keep the government funded, the outlook for more financial services regulatory relief continues to worsen.

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ICBA to create online directory of fintech firms

12/14/18

The directory, which will debut next year, should help community banks find potential fintech partners.

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Robinhood's checking account poses legal issues: SIPC chief

12/14/18

The fintech Robinhood did not contact the Securities Investor Protection Corp. to discuss protection for deposits, according to SIPC CEO Stephen Harbeck.

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Nonbanks need to get serious about self-regulation

12/14/18

The alternative is waiting for state and federal regulators to take steps that could disrupt the flow of capital and put some firms out of business.

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