Bankruptcy Blogs

What's in a name? For Mulvaney's CFPB, quite a lot

04/25/18

The acting director’s effort to rename the agency is about more than rearranging a few words.

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Wells directors reelected; CFPB wants to close complaint database

04/25/18

All 12 directors win nearly 90% of the vote, as does long-time auditor KPMG; Mulvaney says records haven’t been vetted by the agency and shouldn’t be released.

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Asset-based lending provides lift to UMB's quarterly profit

04/25/18

The Missouri company reported strong loan growth that also reflected a spike in factoring activity.

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CenterState to gain first commercial operations in Ga. with Charter acquisition

04/25/18

The Florida company is also set to enter Alabama as part of the $360 million purchase.

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Credit unions vs. banks: How we got here

04/24/18

Banks and credit unions have been fighting each other so long that many have forgotten how the feud started and why it may matter to the future of both industries.

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How other nations treat credit unions' tax status

04/24/18

Long considered a political third rail in the U.S., the movement's tax exemption is taking some heat. Here's a sampling of how other countries have handled this debate.

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Warren fires off 100-plus questions for CFPB's Mulvaney

04/24/18

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is asking acting CFPB Director Mick Mulvaney to clarify his philosophy on enforcement, provide details on the high pay for political appointees and answer other questions.

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Wells Fargo, you’re the worst’: Scenes from testy annual meeting

04/24/18

CEO Tim Sloan and board chair Elizabeth Duke fielded tough questions Tuesday on everything from the embattled bank’s culture to its ties to the private prison industry.

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National Commerce in Ala. to expand Atlanta operations with acquisition

04/24/18

The company agreed to buy Landmark Bancshare in Marietta, Ga., for $115 million.

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