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U.S. way behind the curve on open banking

09/21/18

The country is lagging behind others when it comes to ensure that a consumer’s financial data is available to third parties, and regulators need to step up.

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Tough times for Wells' Sloan; Mega mortgages to the stars

09/21/18

Wells Fargo CEO tackles cost-cutting, job cuts and rumors he’ll be replaced; banks put up millions to keep uber-rich as depositors.

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Why does the IRS file liens? And what you can do about one.

09/21/18

The obvious reason the IRS files a lien is because someone owes it money.  If you have a lien filed against your https://bankruptcylawnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/Uncle-

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'This Grand Canyon of tax loopholes': Comments of the week

09/21/18

Readers react to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's fintech charter, respond to another bank outage, opine on the impact of regulation and more.

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Second M&A deal in four months for Independent in Mass.

09/20/18

The acquisitive company plans to buy Blue Hills Bancorp to boost its footprint in eastern Massachusetts.

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Why Regions did away with teller jobs

09/20/18

When the Birmingham, Ala., bank was rethinking its branch strategy, it had to reconsider the role of its tellers. Ultimately, it decided to transition those workers to a more general banker role that emphasizes meaningful conversations with customers and continuous career progression.

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Wells Fargo to cut up to 26,000 jobs within three years

09/20/18

The cuts are part of a broader effort to trim expenses by roughly $3 billion a year by 2020.

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In deregulatory era, Trump picks a throwback for Fed board

09/20/18

Whereas most regulators appointed in the Trump administration are focused on rolling back the post-crisis framework, Nellie Liang helped create it.

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NCUA one-ups bank regulators in easing appraisal limit

09/20/18

Following an increase in the CRE appraisal threshold for community bankers earlier this year, the National Credit Union Administration has proposed an even bigger shift for CUs.

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Why was Synovus the sole bidder on a large Florida bank?

09/20/18

Seven other banks passed on a chance to bid on FCB Financial, perhaps showing the small pool of large buyers eager to make a big commitment to the Sunshine State.

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