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FSB calls for closer regulation of asset managers

01/12/17

An international regulatory body outlined a series of recommendations for reducing risks posed by the asset management industry, particularly increasing liquidity and reducing leverage posed by derivatives positions.

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Kasisto continues chatbot momentum with $9.2 million funding

01/12/17

Kasisto, a provider of chatbots to banks, announced Thursday a $9.2 million Series A funding round led by Propel Venture Partners with participation from Mastercard and Commerce Ventures.

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There is plenty for banks to worry about in 2017

01/12/17

Any economic environment, including this one, has risks but it is unclear whether banks are sufficiently worried about what lies ahead.

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CFPB warns of online debt collection market

01/12/17

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Wednesday warned about the risks of the online debt sales, alleging that sensitive personal and financial information is available in some instances to any visitor to a debt marketplace website.

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Salisbury Bancorp to buy branch in N.Y.

01/12/17

Salisbury Bancorp in Lakeville, N.Y., has agreed to buy a branch from ES Bancshares in Newburgh.

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Huron Community in Mich. to offer insurance products

01/12/17

Huron Community Financial Services in East Tawas, Mich., is getting ready to offer insurance products.

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Financial data gathering needs a common standard

01/12/17

Financial innovation will stall unless we, as an industry, collaborate on a universal data gathering standard.

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First Business in Wis. to consolidate bank charters

01/12/17

First Business in Wis. to consolidate bank charters-

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Mnuchin to divest; Bank charters for fintech firms?

01/12/17

Mnuchin to divest; fintech firms may be able to get bank charters

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Retail Banking

01/12/17

This year’s conference will feature an impressive speaker faculty comprised of banks’ presidents and CEOs who have been making headlines, creating praise-worthy customer-centric cultures and turning their institutions around in these revolutionary times. In short, bankers who lead the way. You will also hear from industry analysts and will meet leading solution providers.

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