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Capital One under no pressure to buy Walmart loans, CEO says

12/05/18

Amid negotiations with Synchrony Financial over the potential purchase of a $10 billion portfolio, Capital One's Richard Fairbank indicated Wednesday that he is willing to walk away.

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How can banks stay relevant in a digital world?

12/05/18

Michael Hanley, former head of digital for the World Economic Forum, and Anthony Thomson, the creator of Atom Bank, share their thoughts on the future.

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Citi sees ‘little risk’ of Mexico eliminating ATM fees, CFO says

12/05/18

CFO John Gerspach said he's not worried about legislation in Mexico to ban retail banking fees becoming law based on recent comments by the nation's president.

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CUNA Mutual buys fintech startup Mirador

12/05/18

Mirador's digital-lending platform lets banks and credit unions make decisions on loans within 24 hours.

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Add BMO Harris to list of banks aligning with auto fintechs

12/05/18

The Chicago bank's new partnership with AutoGravity mirrors others struck this year by JPMorgan Chase and U.S. Bank with providers of mobile apps that bundle the car-buying and lending processes.

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Lawmakers join opposition to SBA poultry lending plan

12/05/18

Dozens of House members and four senators agree with arguments by farmers and lenders that a proposed change to the 7(a) program would disqualify worthy borrowers.

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BofA shuffles leadership in consumer banking, wealth units

12/05/18

The company also expanded the responsibilities of Chief Administrative Officer Andrea Smith.

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Is regulators' green light on AML tech a game changer?

12/05/18

Bank and credit union regulators issued a statement giving institutions the go-ahead to try artificial intelligence and other emerging tech to detect money laundering. It's just what some institutions have been waiting for.

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Regions not interested in bank acquisitions, CEO says

12/05/18

Speaking at an investor conference Wednesday, John Turner said that sellers’ asking prices are too high and that Regions would prefer to buy a nonbank that could help boost fee income.

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Two Dems vie to chair housing subcommittee in congressional shake-up

12/05/18

Reps. Lacy Clay and Emanuel Cleaver, both from Missouri, have shown interest in running the panel that could be a focal point in efforts to reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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