Bankruptcy Blogs

The obstacles banks face in efforts to diversify ranks

10/27/20

They're making some headway in building workforces that better reflect the communities they serve, but progress has been slow. Here's why.

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Ledyard National employees bond by sharing life experiences

10/27/20

The New Hampshire bank’s storytelling programs have helped staffers establish relationships that go far beyond water cooler talk.

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This CEO works for employees, not the other way around

10/27/20

Rick Wardlaw at Bank Independent in Alabama gets results by adhering to the servant-leadership model.

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CFPB fines Washington Federal $200,000 for HMDA errors

10/27/20

The agency found a 40% error rate in the 2016 data submitted by the Seattle bank. In addition to the fine, the institution is required to improve its compliance systems.

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OCC clarifies who is 'true lender' in bank-nonbank partnerships

10/27/20

The agency finalized a rule to determine which party in a loan sale is subject to regulatory requirements. Advocates charged that the move will help predatory lenders.

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Texas Capital hires JPMorgan Chase exec as its next CEO

10/27/20

Rob Holmes, who will join the Dallas company in January, has been the global head of corporate client banking and specialized industries at JPMorgan Chase.

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Barrett could cement court’s restrictive view of debt collection cases

10/27/20

A 2019 decision by Amy Coney Barrett, then a 7th Circuit judge, cited an earlier Supreme Court ruling suggesting a high bar for plaintiffs to claim harm. But other jurists have favored a less onerous standard.

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What's behind the leadership shake-up at TCF

10/27/20

Craig Dahl said working seven-day weeks to shepherd the integration with Chemical and then the combined company’s coronavirus response led to his abrupt retirement.

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HSBC says rock-bottom interest rates may curb free bank accounts

10/27/20

Europe's largest lender could start charging for basic banking services "in some markets" because low interest rates meant they were losing money, Chief Financial Officer Ewen Stevenson said on a call with reporters Tuesday after the bank reported third-quarter earnings.

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Visa $5.3 billion Plaid deal triggers DOJ antitrust concerns

10/27/20

Visa’s $5.3 billion acquisition of Plaid has raised competition concerns at the U.S. Justice Department, which is nearing a decision about whether to sue to block the deal, according to two people familiar with the matter.

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