Bankruptcy Blogs

JPMorgan Chase: More stimulus needed to prevent loan defaults

01/15/21

Federal relief efforts have minimized loan losses so far, but risks remain in credit card, auto and business lending. Many borrowers will need another lifeline to stay afloat until the economy rebounds, CEO Jamie Dimon says.

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Lenders rush to get PPP loans to Black-owned businesses

01/15/21

Businesses owned by minorities and women got a head start this week in a new round of $284 billion funding, and early anecdotal evidence suggests stronger demand coming from these businesses.

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Illinois caps interest rates on consumer loans at 36%

01/15/21

It is the 18th state to pass a law imposing rate caps on all consumer loans, including payday and car title loans.

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CRM provider Tier1 buys financial crime software vendor Alessa

01/15/21

Tier1 Financial Solutions says the acquisition will give it access to midsize financial institutions and that Alessa's product will improve onboarding for Tier1's clients.

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Don’t lose sight of what matters most: The customer

01/15/21

In these uncertain times, strengthening relationships with clients is the one thing front-line bankers can control.

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Katie Porter off House banking panel: Report

01/15/21

The California Democrat known for sharp questioning of executives was turned down for a waiver to serve on the Financial Services Committee by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., The Hill reported Thursday.

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Profits fall 7% at Citigroup

01/15/21

However, it beat analysts' estimates thanks to a big reserve release, a smaller-than-expected rise in expenses and other factors.

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When rioters attacked the Capitol, these payment companies were quick to respond

01/15/21

Some companies cut off the flow of cash to insurrectionists, while others put a halt to their political spending. Their actions came quickly after the events of Jan. 6.

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Goldman Sachs to take over General Motors’ credit card business

01/15/21

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. signed a deal to take over General Motors' credit card portfolio.

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NCUA takes over Indianapolis' Newspaper Federal Credit Union

01/15/21

In placing the $6.6 million-asset institution in conservatorship, the regulator has taken charge of two credit unions in just the first two weeks of the year.

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