Bankruptcy Blogs

Fulton in Pa. freed from several BSA consent orders

10/30/17

The OCC has terminated orders against three of Fulton's banks. The company, along with two other banks, still have BSA-related orders.

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To lure talent, banks get more creative, generous

10/30/17

Salaries and benefits are up, as banks work harder to recruit and retain staff. So are casual days, wellness programs and other perks.

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Can blockchain be used to build a better credit bureau?

10/30/17

Calls for less reliance on credit bureaus and Social Security numbers for verification are leading many to envision a future of identity on a distributed ledger.

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Deposit Costs: How Long Can Banks Hold Out?

10/30/17

Rising short-term rates have so far been a boon for bank profitability. But technology has made it is easier than ever for customers to migrate their funds, which means the battle for highly-valued core deposits is likely to heat up. Here's a look at how bank executives plan to contend for their share of the market.

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CommunityBank of Texas planning IPO

10/30/17

The bank is looking to raise $72 million, which it could use for organic growth and acquisitions.

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Treasury plan to weaken capital rules has real economic costs

10/30/17

The political pendulum appears to be swinging toward significantly lower capital requirements, but that threatens to undo the gains banks made in the wake of the financial crisis.

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Trump’s plan for the Fed; Dimon’s timely dealing

10/30/17

President Trump is expected to announce his Fed chair nominee this week; three deals earned JPM's boss almost $100 million.

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Here’s what bankers are fearing this Halloween season

10/30/17

It's been a decent year for banks, especially given the industry's return on assets hit a 10-year high. But there are signs it might not last. With Halloween near, here is a look at some potentially frightening developments that could keep bankers up at night.

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When boards are stacked with hot seats, who wants the job?

10/30/17

It's tough to be a bank director these days, as the public and elected officials hold the board responsible for misdeeds that occur on their watch. Turnover is up, and filling the seats is more of a challenge than ever.

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