Bankruptcy Blogs

Litigators Beware! Judge Gorsuch is a Stickler on Procedural Matters (Except When He Isn't)

02/02/17
This continues a series on the bankruptcy opinions of Neil Gorsuch, President Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court seat vacated by the death of Antonin Scalia.   One point which is clear is that Judge Gorsuch strongly believes that rules should be followed and is not sympathetic to arguments that procedural failures may be excused.
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Why a founding architect of direct banking is selling to a nonbank

02/01/17

Arkadi Kuhlmann, the founder and CEO of the neobank Zenbanx who pioneered branchless banking at ING Direct, explains why he stopped pursuing a bank charter and made a deal with Social Finance.

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ABA upgrades database to track ATM skimming

02/01/17

The American Bankers Association has added a feature to its national crime database to help banks monitor and analyze ATM skimming.

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What to Expect From Justice-To-Be Gorsuch on Bankruptcy

02/01/17

When I heard that the President had nominated 10th Circuit Judge Neil Gorsuch for the Supreme Court, I wondered what his bankruptcy-related opinions might tell us about him.

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Old Line to buy DCB Bancshares in Maryland for $41 million

02/01/17

Old Line will have more than $2 billion in assets when it completes the acquisition, its fourth since 2011.

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Bankers grapple with Trump's 'America First' trade agenda

02/01/17

Bank CEOs have recently raised red flags about the president's protectionist rhetoric, including his proposals to tax imports from China and Mexico. The concerns have arisen as import-export financing is already facing headwinds.

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Prosper hires former USAA exec in quest to reignite growth

02/01/17

Usama Ashraf, the marketplace lender's new chief financial officer, will oversee finance activities and its capital markets function.

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The cross-selling challenge: Walking the tightrope

02/01/17

Cross-selling increases customer business and loyalty by building upon established relationships. This ebook will outline an approach to cross-selling that will help your bank get it just right.

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First Guaranty to buy Premier Bancshares in Texas

02/01/17

The Louisiana company will enter several markets around Dallas with the $21 million deal

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CFPB fines Mastercard, UniRush $13M for service failures

02/01/17

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Wednesday ordered Mastercard and the prepaid debit card company UniRush to pay $13 million in restitution and fines for a service breakdown in October 2015 that left thousands of customers without access to their accounts.

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