Bankruptcy Blogs

Agencies formally propose rule to weaken role of guidance

10/29/20

The proposed regulation would codify a 2018 pronouncement by regulators that guidance does not carry the force of law.

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Big banks have benefited under Trump. Their employees give more to Biden.

10/29/20

The industry has enjoyed lower tax rates and regulatory relief during the current administration, but individual donations from the eight largest banks favor the Democratic nominee by more than 4-to-1.

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Alliance Data buying installment lender Bread for $450M

10/29/20

Alliance Data plans to make Bread’s buy now, pay later options available to credit card-issuing merchant clients.

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N.Y. regulator is first to issue climate guidance for banks, credit unions

10/29/20

The New York State Department of Financial Services says banks and credit unions under its supervision should limit loan concentrations in vulnerable geographic areas, avoid overexposure to fossil fuel and other legacy businesses and develop financial disclosures detailing climate-related risk.

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Billions in COVID relief may have been misspent, watchdog says

10/29/20

A Small Business Administration program meant to help struggling entrepreneurs amid the coronavirus pandemic may have sent billions of dollars to scammers or ineligible applicants, the agency’s inspector general said.

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Challenger bank Upgrade will reward credit card holders for repaying debt

10/29/20

Renaud Laplanche's fintech will give borrowers cash back when they lower their loan balances.

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BofA ending $200 pandemic pay supplements for branch workers

10/29/20

The additional payments are being halted this month, according to Bill Halldin, a spokesman for the company. They were introduced for eligible staff in March as the coronavirus spread throughout the U.S.

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Visa, Mastercard revenues suffer; PayPal to invest $50M in minority firms

10/29/20

Both payment companies reported lower than expected earnings and revenue due to reduced consumer spending; the plan is part of a $530 million initiative to combat systemic racism.

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What credit unions can learn from Wells Fargo’s 'Black talent' scandal

10/29/20

A comment by the megabank's CEO could be a teachable moment as financial institutions of all sizes attempt to diversify their ranks.

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What credit unions can learn from Wells Fargo’s 'Black talent' gaffe

10/29/20

A comment by the megabank's CEO could be a teachable moment as financial institutions of all sizes attempt to diversify their ranks.

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