Bankruptcy Blogs

How big a data security problem is the Fiserv glitch?

08/31/18

The company built a patch within 24 hours of being alerted to a vulnerability in messaging software used by many banks. Fiserv is looking into how this happened while addressing speculation about whether consumer data is still threatened.

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After merger goes sideways, two banks explore alternatives

08/31/18

Hanmi thought it was all set to buy SWNB in Houston, but the seller was unable to secure enough shareholder votes to back the deal.

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Wells Fargo defends policies after report of alleged gender bias

08/31/18

Wells Fargo said it thoroughly investigates all complaints of impropriety, after a report said the company is failing to treat some of its female employees fairly.

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Proposed N.C. bank plans regional SBA, homebuilder divisions

08/31/18

Organizers of Dogwood State Bank are looking to raise $75 million in hopes of opening by mid-2019.

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Is the OCC becoming a ‘lone wolf’ on bank policy?

08/31/18

The agency is seeking public comment on how to reform the Community Reinvestment Act — a big step forward without the Fed or the FDIC on board.

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Wells looking at gender bias claims; TD's U.S. ops drive profit

08/31/18

Women managers in the Well Fargo’s wealth management division say they are being passed up for promotions; TD Bank's U.S. retail division saw profit jump 27% in fiscal Q3.

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'Prudent and logical math doesn't sway voters': Comments of the week

08/31/18

Readers weigh in on bank overdraft policies, react to megabank capital standards, respond to Sen. Heidi Heitkamp's tough re-election bid and more.

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Tattoos, cellphones and volunteerism: The way to millennials' hearts

08/31/18

Savings Bank of Walpole loosened up internal policies that had limited body art and cellphone use, and it created the position of community engagement coordinator, to connect with younger workers.

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Cheat sheet: 5 pressure points in CRA reform debate

08/30/18

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s questions for the public to comment on the decades-old law could illuminate a path forward as regulators struggle to agree on an updated policy.

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Women entrepreneurs program proves hidden gem for Valley National

08/30/18

The USAmeriBank deal was supposed to give Valley National Bancorp a bigger presence in Florida, but it did more than that — it provided a model for banking businesswomen that Valley can copy in its New York and New Jersey markets.

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