Bankruptcy Blogs

Germany's top regulator on international cooperation, blockchain, capital requirements

05/05/17

Andreas Dombret, the head of banking supervision for the German central bank, discusses how cooperation remains vital despite retrenchment in the U.S. and Europe, how blockchain changes banking, and the difference between the German and U.S. banking systems.

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Popular's next CEO braces for fallout from Puerto Rico bankruptcy

05/05/17

Ignacio Alvarez, who takes over this summer from Richard Carrion, addresses the tough challenges the bank faces as looming cuts to government services and benefits could be painful for consumers and businesses on the Caribbean island.

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FIS wants to help banks dominate fintech relationships

05/05/17

By banding together, banks can negotiate better terms with startups and other tech companies, the vendor says.

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Trump tax cuts could force GSEs to borrow from Treasury

05/05/17

If proposed tax cuts were enacted, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would be required to make an initial adjustment that could wipe out their capital.

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Is systemic risk a Dodd-Frank fallacy?

05/05/17

As Treasury Department officials review the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s designation process, they should also reexamine how the Dodd-Frank Act defines systemic risk.

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Seacoast to buy Palm Beach Community Bank in Florida

05/05/17

Seacoast will pay $71 million in cash and stock in a deal that is expected to close in the third quarter.

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FSOC agrees to put MetLife suit on hold for 60 days

05/05/17

The interagency regulator says it needs time to coordinate with member agencies on its SIFI designation process.

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'Enormous, sometimes terrible power': Comments of the week

05/05/17

Readers weigh in the effect of Federal Reserve actions on wealth distribution, how a new startup could reduce overdraft fees, Watson's attempts to catch rogue traders, and more.

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House panel passes Choice Act; Wells said to target aliens

05/05/17

Bill that would roll back much of Dodd-Frank now goes to the full House; suit says bank employees trailed undocumented Latinos to get them to open accounts.

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Lending Club’s $30M quarterly loss is its smallest in the last year

05/04/17

The online consumer lender has struggled to bounce back from a scandal that turned its fortunes a year ago.

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