Bankruptcy Blogs

Can U.S. Bancorp find an edge in crowded field of digital-only banks?

07/18/18

The Minneapolis company plans to expand to new retail markets through a digital platform, but it’s facing questions about how it will distinguish itself from peers.

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This black-owned bank treats activism as a business line

07/18/18

OneUnited in Boston recently issued a debit card supporting immigrants, taking a public stand on a divisive national issue.

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Quarles details how Fed may regulate $100B-$250B banks

07/18/18

The Fed's top regulatory official suggested that some banks could get a break from filing resolution plans and see the frequency of their stress tests reduced.

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Lending slumps at M&T

07/18/18

Repayments on acquired residential mortgage loans were the main reason, but other bottom-line boosters more than made up for that, the Buffalo, N.Y., bank said in reporting second-quarter results.

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Acquisition of UBS unit, foreign exchange propel Northern Trust

07/18/18

The big custody bank's fees surged on new business gained from its deal for UBS business units in Europe.

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After strong 2Q, U.S. Bancorp vows to invest in digital expansion

07/18/18

The Minnesota company's profits rose by double digits despite some challenges in the second quarter, and its CEO says it will be expanding its digital offerings to simplify banking for customers.

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FSOC proposes Zions shed its systemically important status

07/18/18

The Financial Stability Oversight Council has proposed to dedesignate Zions Bancorp. as a systemically important financial institution under the Dodd-Frank Act.

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CFPB advisory board 2.0: Far fewer members

07/18/18

Just before members were removed from the consumer advisory board last month, acting Director Mick Mulvaney signed an amended charter that would shrink the panel to six members.

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APIs are the way forward for better data security

07/18/18

Banks should more widely adopt application programming interfaces for sharing customer data with third parties because it's the best approach to ensuring information stays safe.

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