Commercial banking

From 'best bank no one's heard of' to 'most ethical company'

10/03/17

Kate Quinn has raised U.S. Bancorp's profile by emphasizing culture above all else.

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Former OCC head John Dugan joins Citigroup board

10/02/17

Leslie Ireland, a former assistant secretary for intelligence and analysis at the Treasury Department, was also elected to the bank's board.

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Bank-issued bitcoin debit cards. No, really.

10/02/17

The explosion of interest in digital assets this year, and the multiplying of their market value, are making cryptocurrency debit cards newly attractive. Banks could partner with intermediaries or issue the cards directly, but obstacles remain before that day can arrive.

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College try: Banks hope classes will help attract young employees

09/29/17

With baby boomers moving into retirement and many young folks eschewing careers in banking, the industry could soon be facing a talent shortage. Are more banking degree programs the answer?

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Bank of the Ozarks keeps bulking up in CRE, even as rivals scale back

09/28/17

Putting faith in its team of experts analyzing every loan application, the Arkansas bank is shrugging off warnings of a real estate downturn.

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How Ellen Alemany is reinventing CIT

09/26/17

American Banker's No. 3 Most Powerful Woman in Banking is embracing a major challenge in molding a commercial finance company with a spotty history into a profitable, middle-market bank.

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The Women to Watch: No. 5, TD's Ellen Patterson

09/25/17

Ellen Patterson is one of just 21 TD employees with an EVP title globally and the only female EVP based in the United States.

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Most Powerful Women in Banking: No. 22, Huntington's Helga Houston

09/25/17

As Huntington's chief regulatory liaison, Helga Houston deserves much of the credit for the fact that the Fed approved the FirstMerit acquisition in just 185 days.

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The Women to Watch: No. 8, Huntington's Sandy Pierce

09/25/17

Sandy Pierce's myriad responsibilities include managing Huntington’s 18 regional bank presidents, overseeing its private bank and leading all activities in Michigan.

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‘Talk about unfair and deceptive!’: Comments of week

09/22/17

Readers chime in on debates about ILCs, the CFPB’s arbitration rule, the financial services ambitions of tech firms and more.

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