Bankruptcy Blogs

OCC fintech charter shaping up to be banking's next big fight

01/25/17

The proposed charter for fintech firms — and what requirements should come with it — is rapidly becoming a massive battle that pits state regulators, consumer protection groups and even some banks against a broad assortment of fintech firms and financial institutions.

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Former Baylake CEO hired for key post at Greenwoods Financial in Wisconsin

01/25/17

Robert Cera will be responsible to bringing in more business near Milwaukee.

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New York Community struggles to provide clarity about its future

01/25/17

The phrase “it is what it is” came up several times as CEO Joseph Ficalora addressed analysts’ questions about nixing plans to buy Astoria and the challenges of getting another deal done.

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CRE lending surge boosts Valley National's 4Q profit

01/25/17

The Wayne, N.J., company posted double-digit gains in interest and nontinterest income.

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Credit Unions with the Largest Portfolios of First Mortgage Loans

01/25/17

On Sept. 30, 2016. Dollars in thousands.

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Credit Unions with the Largest Credit Card Portfolios

01/25/17

On Sept. 30, 2016. Dollars in thousands.

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Credit woes hit Santander Consumer's bottom line

01/25/17

The auto lender also said originations fell 24% due to intense competition.

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How to boost revenue despite a reg order

01/25/17

Many banks are weighed down with orders tied to the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money-laundering laws. Others are dealing with low Community Reinvestment Act ratings. Bank M&A and branching are typically off the table until such issues are addressed, but that doesn't mean all growth opportunities are gone. Here are some ways constrained banks might be able to add revenue while working through their regulatory challenges.

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BMO Harris Bank launches mobile People Pay service

01/25/17

BMO Harris Bank is providing its customers with a branded P-to-P payment app, continuing a trend of developing mobile payment and banking services.

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Uncertainty about CFPB shouldn’t hurt progress over data access

01/25/17

Regardless of what happens with the politically uncertain consumer bureau, consumer data access is an example of a CFPB issue that is apolitical.

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