Consumer banking

U.S. Bancorp could step up branch closings post-COVID

05/28/20

Customers' increased use of digital channels during the pandemic could compel the Minneapolis company to rethink its branch strategy, CEO Andy Cecere said.

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Delinquencies and foreclosures won't be as bad as feared, data suggests

05/26/20

Forecasts about the pandemic's impact on the mortgage market have grown less dire after forbearance requests by homeowners nearly leveled off in the first half of May.

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Smaller branches, more versatile staff: Citizens Bank's new normal

05/22/20

The Rhode Island company's post-pandemic plan also includes returning some overseas call center functions to the U.S. and bringing its office staff back in phases, says CEO Bruce Van Saun.

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Experian launches synthetic identity detection service

05/22/20

When a bank subscriber to Sure Profile pulls a credit report on an applicant for a loan or account, Experian will check to see if the identity data matches a real person.

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Coronavirus through the eyes of front-line bankers

05/13/20

Often overlooked in narratives about essential workers, branch and call-center employees are responding to challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis. They’ve processed emergency-relief loans late into the night, coached customers unfamiliar with mobile banking and made house calls to elderly account holders.

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CFPB gives credit card issuers flexibility on billing disputes

05/13/20

With the pandemic's economic toll leading to elevated billing error notices, the consumer bureau said card companies will not be cited if they fail to meet the typical time frame for resolving disputes.

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Banks tore up digital scripts once pandemic hit

05/12/20

U.S. Bancorp, Wells Fargo, WSFS and others were already deeply engaged in digital transformations before the coronavirus crisis led them to pivot — quickly.

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The Fed should tailor its business loan programs for consumers

05/12/20

The Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility is just one example of a fund that could be retooled.

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How Dan Henry aims to turn Green Dot around

05/12/20

The prepaid card issuer will rely less on promotional marketing and more on its banking charter to drive profits, Henry said in his first public remarks since taking over as CEO in March.

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Wellness tool from BMO Harris partner finds following with bank's customers

05/07/20

Through its partnership with SpringFour, a fintech BMO Harris mentored in 2017, the Chicago bank is referring customers — including many hurt by the pandemic — to reputable nonprofits to help with job training, financial assistance and more.

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