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Pot banking advocates optimistic despite hostility from Trump administration

05/17/17

Advocates for the cannabis industry took to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to lobby for bank protections that would help legitimize the industry and give it access to financial services.

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Seven banks said to be focus of Mexico bond collusion probe

05/16/17

Authorities are said to be investigating whether market makers — including three U.S. banks — suppressed prices to get higher yields on the bonds.

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Four Oaks in N.C. freed from regulatory order

05/10/17

The 2015 written agreement had required Four Oaks to improve corporate governance.

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Were regulators too hasty in closing Milwaukee bank?

05/09/17

The top executives at Guaranty Bank said that, after years of struggles, the $1 billion-asset bank was a month or two away from raising the capital it needed to survive.

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'Enormous, sometimes terrible power': Comments of the week

05/05/17

Readers weigh in the effect of Federal Reserve actions on wealth distribution, how a new startup could reduce overdraft fees, Watson's attempts to catch rogue traders, and more.

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Lawmakers target Wells Fargo auditor over fake accounts

04/25/17

Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are seeking information about KPMG to determine if it lived up to its professional obligations when it decided not to disclose fake accounts at Wells Fargo.

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CFPB’s ‘project catalyst’ failed. Fintech deserves better

04/25/17

Congressional action is necessary to give financial regulators the tools they need to promote responsible innovation.

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Online lenders spooked by Colorado's tough stance on interest rates

04/05/17

Digital lenders have been partnering with banks to get around state-by-state usury caps, but that approach is facing tougher scrutiny.

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N.Y. deal could allow Ocwen to purchase MSRs again

03/28/17

Ocwen Financial is a step closer to the day when it can resume purchases of mortgage servicing rights.

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Fed orders Santander to strengthen oversight of its subprime auto lender

03/23/17

The regulator said that Santander has not made sufficient progress in complying with a 2015 enforcement order.

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