Bankruptcy Blogs

Citi's AI bet, ATM attack, 'mini-CFPBs': Top stories of the week

08/24/18

Citigroup was so impressed with a test drive of AI software it invested in its maker; the FBI's warning of a cyberattack targeting ATMs came to pass — expect more to come; debating whether state AGs can serve as de facto CFPBs; and more from this week's most-read stories.

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Tech upgrades: Necessity or trophy investments?

08/24/18

It’s great for bragging rights, but when banks make large investments in technology they run the risk of irritating investors who think they’re spending too much money for too little payback.

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OCC to take preliminary step in CRA overhaul plan

08/24/18

The agency says it will act independently of other regulators to release a notice asking for public input on revamping the decades-old law.

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Trump objections notwithstanding, Fed's Powell defends need for rate hikes

08/24/18

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the fundamentals of the U.S. economic expansion look strong and support the case for continued gradual interest-rate increases.

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Why fintechs should be held to CRA standards

08/24/18

An OCC charter for fintechs requires firms to meet a “financial inclusion” standard instead of conventional Community Reinvestment Act requirements. That’s a problem.

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BauerFinancial to start issuing ratings for de novo banks

08/24/18

The move is important for new banks in states like California, where a small-business lending program requires a three-star rating from the agency.

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Lakeland adds heft in N.J. with deal for Highlands Bancorp

08/24/18

Lakeland will expand its operations in three counties in its home state of New Jersey with the $57 million acquisition.

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Kraninger nomination advances; banks line up to lend to Saudi Arabia

08/24/18

The CFPB nominee wins approval from the Senate Banking Committee by a 13-12 vote; the country is looking to borrow $11 billion after Aramco IPO is delayed.

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'Field of membership is the biggest sham': Comments of the week

08/24/18

Readers react to an argument that credit unions are being unfairly attacked, weigh in on trends in enforcement, reflect on the need for worker diversity programs and more.

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6 takeaways as FDIC reports another record earnings quarter

08/23/18

A huge chunk of the profit increase in the second quarter was due to a lower tax rate, but rising net interest margins and loan growth signal that institutions continue to derive revenue from their loan book.

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