Bankruptcy Blogs

In a twist, Mulvaney now defending CFPB enforcement powers

07/25/18

An uptick in fines and a new tactic to counter claims about the CFPB’s authority is in sharp contrast to the agency’s rhetoric.

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House passes flood insurance extension with deadline fast approaching

07/25/18

With the program set to expire July 31, the House bill will have to be reconciled with Senate legislation that includes a longer extension.

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How a strong Midwest economy is stifling Huntington's growth

07/25/18

The Ohio company said low unemployment is keeping business clients from expanding, while higher asking prices are forcing it to avoid bank acquisitions.

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Michigan’s Chemical Bank to shift headquarters to Detroit

07/25/18

The bank, which would be only the second to call the Motor City home, would hire 500 people there while maintaining most of its workforce in Midland.

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Comerica promotes market president to head of business banking

07/25/18

In addition to leading the company’s national business banking efforts, Peter Sefzik will also oversee small-business banking. Brian Foley, the chief credit officer for the Texas market, will succeed him as market president.

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Fannie-Freddie a top focus if Democrats win house, Waters says

07/25/18

Rep. Maxine Waters said fixing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would top her list of priorities if Democrats take control of the House in this year's midterm elections and she becomes leader of the Financial Services Committee next year.

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Passing of Ian Fletcher

07/25/18

It is with great sadness that the news reached my desk of the passing of Professor Ian Fletcher of University College London. Ian was a leading international insolvency expert, well known to all of us at Credit Slips, and we extend our condolences to his family and friends. Professor Bob Wessels has a tribute.

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Prosperity overcomes 9% rise in expenses

07/25/18

Prosperity Bancshares in Houston said that its earnings increased 19% from a year earlier as its efficiency ratio rose.

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New York Community pays up for deposits, and bottom line suffers

07/25/18

The company is once again positioning itself for growth now that it is no longer considered a systemically important financial institution.

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Summit in W.Va. to buy neighboring Peoples Bankshares

07/25/18

The $26 million acquisition will allow Summit to enter two new counties in its home state.

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