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Add Wells Fargo to list of banks testing predictive budgeting tools

05/04/17

Wells Fargo is piloting features that could help customers boost savings or plan for a trip.

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Health care loans emerging as a C&I sore spot

05/04/17

Some executives are shrugging off recent defaults as isolated incidents, but others say states’ uneven embrace of the Affordable Care Act, as well as potential changes to the law itself, have escalated the risks in lending to health firms.

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Western Alliance brings back former president with succession in mind

05/04/17

The Arizona company said Kenneth Vecchione would be a candidate to eventually replace CEO Robert Sarver.

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Congress approves budget deal with extra CDFI funding

05/04/17

Despite an effort by the Trump administration to defund government aid for community development funding institutions, the Senate approved a budget deal that included $258 million in funding for the CDFI fund.

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First Horizon bets on SIFI changes with blockbuster deal

05/04/17

First Horizon CEO Bryan Jordan explains why he thinks policymakers will change the $50 billion asset cutoff and justify the regional bank's big acquisition.

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New edge with commercial clients: Teaching their employees to save

05/04/17

First Financial in Ohio says financial health tools for its client’s employees will build more lasting commercial banking relationships.

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OCC morale took a big hit from Wells scandal

05/04/17

As Keith Noreika takes over as acting head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on Friday, he faces a daunting challenge: a precipitous drop in morale at the agency.

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Online lender Prosper says system error overstated loan return

05/04/17

The systems problem drew attention to a difficulty that the online-lending industry has faced recently: returns on loans are falling, and persuading investors to buy loans from the platforms is getting harder.

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How Wells’ CMO is repairing the bank’s reputation; Maria Vullo talks tough

05/04/17

Wells Fargo’s chief marketing officer Jamie Moldafsky shared how social media is helping the bank recover from its account-opening crisis; Maria Vullo explains her tough stance on bank crime, despite maintaining a lower profile than her predecessor.

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House panel approves reg reform bill along party lines

05/04/17

The House Financial Services Committee approved the Financial Choice Act by 34 to 26. While it has enough support to clear the GOP-controlled House, it is unlikely to gain traction in the Senate.

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