Donald Trump

Big banks struggle to understand scope, impact of Trump travel ban

01/30/17

The largest U.S. banks are treading lightly in response to President Trump's executive order banning travel to the U.S. by refugees and others from certain Muslim nations. Corporate statements emphasize the need for diversity while stopping short of outright opposition.

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Citi breaks silence, objects to Trump travel ban

01/30/17

After initially declining this weekend to weigh in on President Trump’s travel ban regarding refugees and others traveling from seven nations, Citigroup said Monday that it is worried about the order’s impact on its employees and customers.

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Big banks stay mostly silent on Trump travel ban, with one exception

01/29/17

Despite their global reach, the largest U.S. banks mostly stayed quiet in response to President Trump’s ban stopping nationals from certain Muslim countries from entering the United States.

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If Trump replaces Cordray at CFPB, what happens next?

01/26/17

A new director of the consumer bureau must focus on how a still-relatively-young agency matures while maintaining a positive consumer protection agenda.

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Why Trump still faces an uphill climb to ease regulations

01/20/17

The financial services industry has high hopes that President Trump will usher in a new era of less regulation and economic growth. Here are challenges his administration will face.

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FHA price cut officially halted moments after Trump sworn in

01/20/17

The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Friday that the reduction in mortgage insurance premiums “has been suspended indefinitely.”

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As Trump takes power, fiduciary advocates renew defense of rule

01/20/17

"There is an added sense of urgency now," says Barbara Roper, director of investor protection at the Consumer Federation of America.

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Bankers count ways Trump will boost financial services

01/20/17

On earnings calls this week CEOs expressed optimism for increased loan demand, a softer tone from regulators, a higher SIFI threshold and, potentially, a surge of interest in health savings accounts.

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Four takeaways from Mnuchin's Capitol Hill grilling

01/19/17

Treasury Secretary-designate Steven Mnuchin struck a pro-banking industry tone during testimony on Capitol Hill Thursday while tangling with lawmakers over foreclosures, offshore accounts and other issues.

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