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Bankers can't be too cautious with crypto

04/23/18

Financial institutions engaged in virtual currency markets face a number of risks — proceeding carefully is justified.

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RBB Bancorp deal provides access to Chinese-Americans in N.Y.

04/23/18

The California company, which also focuses on Asian-Americans, agreed to buy First American International.

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Equipment financing, wider margin drive TCF's 1Q profit

04/23/18

Aggressive growth in commercial leasing and asset-based finance helped offset a planned pullback in auto lending at the Wayzata, Minn., company.

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AML deadline is Wells’ next concern; Is Zelle a target?

04/23/18

The bank faces June 15 AML compliance deadline; the features that make Zelle popular with customers entice thieves.

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Citi rethinks tech branches and Santander’s blockchain first

04/20/18

Citibank finds people need people (at least in a branch). Santander launches a new consumer app, which makes money transfers using blockchain technology. JPMorgan Chase can be an intimidating partner for fintech startups. Plus, Elizabeth Warren’s new mission.

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Wells Fargo woes, Ally departure and Fine exit: Top stories of the week

04/20/18

The issues at Wells Fargo extend beyond the fines; Ally Financial's auto finance chief departs; ICBA chief Cam Fine signs off; and more from this week's most-read stories.

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Consumer credit eases pain of business lending slump

04/20/18

After nearly two years of sputtering commercial loan growth, regional bankers are counting more than ever on expanding their portfolios of personal loans and other types of consumer credit.

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Did SunTrust wait too long to announce data theft?

04/20/18

SunTrust let about eight weeks pass before telling the public that data tied to 1.5 million customers had been stolen.

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Clock's ticking: White House should name a permanent CFPB director

04/20/18

If President Trump doesn't name a director before the midterm elections, he could lose his best shot at reshaping the bureau long term.

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$1B fallout: Where does Wells go from here?

04/20/18

The costly order against Wells Fargo contains both unexpected good news for the bank and more potential problems for its CEO.

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