california

Under pressure to diversify its board, SchoolsFirst adds associate seats

10/30/20

Earlier this year, the Southern California credit union was criticized for its directors not representing the demographics of the communities it serves.

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SESLOC Federal Credit Union passes $1 billion-asset mark

10/13/20

The California-based institution joins a small group of CUs that represent only about 7% of institutions but hold about 70% of industry assets.

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Organizers plan de novo bank in San Francisco area

09/24/20

New Enterprise Bank, which would focus on serving "innovative firms," plans to open next year.

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California probes potential violation of new rate-cap law

09/03/20

The state's financial regulator sent a subpoena to an auto-title lender seeking information about its partnership with a Utah bank, marking the first public disclosure of an investigation into efforts to evade a 2019 law capping interest rates on many consumer loans.

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Banks, consumer groups both got what they wanted in ‘mini-CFPB’ bill

08/31/20

The California plan to create a new, tougher state regulatory agency is at the finish line after lawmakers agreed to key exemptions for banks while maintaining strong enforcement measures for payday lenders and other firms.

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Student borrower protection bill on verge of passage in California

08/28/20

The legislation, which would apply to both banks and nonbanks, would give borrowers the right to sue for damages when servicing violations occur.

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Broadway to become biggest Black-run bank after CFBanc acquisition

08/26/20

The Los Angeles company will remain a community development financial institution when it acquires the parent of City First Bank in Washington.

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OCC to allow branch closures in areas hit by wildfires

08/24/20

The agency said national banks could close offices “at their discretion” as a safety precaution if they are affected by fires in California and Colorado.

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Enterprise in St. Louis makes coastal push with Seacoast deal

08/20/20

The company will pay $156 million for a bank with a large Small Business Administration lending platform.

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California State Treasurer Ma talks diversity

08/20/20

Treasurer Ma has championed programs to give minority and women-owned businesses a seat at the table throughout her career. A mission of the Treasurer is increasing diversity to increase equitable outcomes.

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