Bankruptcy Blogs

B of A to open branches in Ohio; MetLife pension exec to retire

02/27/18

The bank will serve the state’s three largest cities; the head of the unit that failed to pay retirement benefits to 13,500 people is leaving March 1.

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Citizens defends AML controls amid questions about ties to Manafort, Russian meddling

02/26/18

Shares of the Providence, R.I., company plunged Monday, following a news report that it faces possible legal risks from the latest charges filed against Paul Manafort, the former campaign manager for President Trump.

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Credit union execs endorse CFPB changes in Trump meeting

02/26/18

Credit union executives talked up a pending regulatory relief effort while endorsing a radical shift in direction by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau during a meeting with President Trump and other top White House officials on Monday.

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SoFi's new CEO says bank charter remains an option

02/26/18

In an interview during his first day on the job, Anthony Noto also spoke about improving the firm's culture and the prospects for an IPO.

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'We are not looking to relax regulation': Fed's Quarles

02/26/18

The Federal Reserve Board's vice chairman for supervision said he did not foresee the agency’s regulatory review as significantly reducing capital levels.

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B of A is latest big bank to announce aggressive branch expansion

02/26/18

The Charlotte, N.C., company will open 500 new branches and hire 5,400 employees as it continues to expand in midsize cities across the country.

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New Hampshire mutuals pooling resources, addressing CEO succession

02/26/18

Savings Bank of Walpole and New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp believe merging help them preserve a banking model that has faced pressure in recent years. The CEO at Savings Bank will also replace New Hampshire Mutual's retiring leader.

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Banks fall short in providing financial advice consumers want: Survey

02/26/18

One problem is that banks are shifting to online and mobile channels for delivering advice, which is inferior to in-person communications, according to a recent survey conducted by J.D. Power.

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NCUA chief urges credit unions to find common ground with banks

02/26/18

National Credit Union Administration Chairman J. Mark McWatters made an appeal to credit union executives to work with small community banks when it comes to advocating for shared goals.

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Bank Holding Companies with the Largest Credit Card Loan Portfolios

02/26/18

On Sep. 30, 2017. Dollars in thousands.

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