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09/19/18

AI and blockchain technology are going to change the financial services business. How much? Steve Brown, aka "The Bald Futurist" suspects you're underestimating.

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Danske Bank CEO resigns; Visa, Mastercard offer to settle with retailers

09/19/18

The Danish bank found more than $200 billion of suspicious deals at its Estonian branch; merchants can opt out of the deal as another case on network rules continues.

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No, really, I'm staying after the merger closes

09/19/18

Senior managers at selling banks often get big payouts and move on. But some decide (or are allowed) to stay and can make major contributions. Here are examples of execs who famously became difference makers after sticking around, or of keepers from recent deals who could have a big impact.

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Quicken Loans’ prescription for mortgage lenders

09/18/18

Bill Emerson, the vice chairman of Quicken Loans, said mortgage lenders need to give time to consider innovation and not be deterred by naysayers.

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SunTrust's Elliott on partnership relationships

09/18/18

It's good advice in any relationship context. SunTrust's Bryce Elliott wants transparency from his technology partners. "It's OK to tell me no."

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How B of A streamlined its digital mortgage

09/18/18

The bank pared down its application to 50 questions and allows customers to do the easy work before turning it to the loan officer.

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Why those high-profile bank glitches just won't stop

09/18/18

Several hard realities, including legacy technology and the pace of change in software and apps, leave firms vulnerable to outages that stir public outcry.

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Regulators propose new capital treatment for higher-risk CRE exposures

09/18/18

The changes mandated by the recent regulatory relief law would narrow the definition of "high-volatility commercial real estate" exposures that get a higher risk weight.

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How to develop relationships with Realtors in a purchase market

09/18/18

To help close deals, there are steps online lenders can take to establish a quick and personal connection with real estate agents.

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BNP Paribas signs commitment to expand workers' rights

09/18/18

The French banking giant said Tuesday that it had signed a pledge that guarantees paid parental leave, insurance and the right to unionize to all of its 200,000 employees worldwide.

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