Bankruptcy Blogs

How poor communication killed a bank deal

01/24/17

Heritage Oaks in California ended talks with an unnamed institution when it couldn't get a response on a regulatory concern.

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OCC fintech charter: a solution to a nonexistent problem

01/24/17

The plan to offer special-purpose national charters to fintech companies is a one-size-fits-all approach that could prove detrimental to the growth of startups.

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Senate panel moves Carson's HUD nomination forward

01/24/17

The Senate Banking Committee voted unanimously to approve the nomination of Ben Carson as secretary of Housing and Urban Development, sending his nomination forward to the full chamber.

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Popular finds reasons to celebrate despite quarterly loss

01/24/17

Cost control and improved credit were overshadowed by a big charge tied to a dispute with the FDIC.

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First Hawaiian reports 13% profit jump; plans stock sale

01/24/17

The Honolulu company plans to sell off more shares still owned by BNP Paribas and BancWest.

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Fintech doesn’t need D.C.'s help

01/24/17

If the new White House engages in the same process of listening to and researching the fintech industry that President Obama initiated eight years ago, startups should just take a pass.

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Fifth Third’s fee income, lending decline

01/24/17

Profits at the Midwestern bank fell on lower adjusted noninterest income and loans and on a one-time item.

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How Wells employees covered up; big bank execs still cashing in

01/24/17

Wells branch employees knew in advance when bank inspectors were coming; Goldman, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan execs have sold nearly $100 million in stock during the Trump rally

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Simmons First to buy First Texas BHC for $462M

01/24/17

The deal comes on the heels of Simmons’ agreement to buy Southwest Bancorp in Oklahoma.

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Hope Bancorp to buy U & I Financial in Seattle

01/23/17

The acquisition is the first for Hope since a transformative merger last year.

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