Expense management

Barclays puts in sensors to see which bankers are at their desks

08/18/17

The company says the tracking devices are a way to reduce office space and know when shared workstations are free, but "hot-desking" also raises questions about whether employees are being spied on.

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As HSBC’s 2Q growth confirms turnaround, Brexit tab comes in: $300M

07/31/17

After posting a second quarter of revenue growth and with plans to return another $2 billion of cash to investors, departing boss Stuart Gulliver’s six-year turnaround of HSBC Holdings might finally be gathering momentum.

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Energy losses, restructuring charges contribute to 2Q loss at MidSouth

07/26/17

The Louisiana company, which recorded a large loan-loss provision to cover energy-related chargeoffs, also disclosed a new regulatory order from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

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Citizens unveils latest efficiency program even as profits rise

07/21/17

The Rhode Island bank plans to build out its fee income capabilities, expand C&I lending in the Southeast, renegotiate vendor contracts and take other steps to produce expense cuts and revenue enhancements of at least $90 million.

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C&I and consumer loans fall, but Fifth Third's profits still rise 13%

07/21/17

The Cincinnati company reaped the benefit of the latest round of interest rate hikes, as a higher net interest margin and lower costs helped overcome the drop in lending.

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Take that, doubters: KeyCorp accelerates earn-back period for First Niagara

07/20/17

The Cleveland company, once criticized for an initial six-year forecast, now believes it will only take four years to rebuild its tangible book value.

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Profit, revenue rise at BB&T despite minimal loan growth

07/20/17

The regional bank reported an 8% gain in fee income and trimmed costs amid 1% loan growth.

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Northern Trust’s severance costs eclipse growth in trust services

07/19/17

Second-quarter profit improved modestly at Northern Trust as severance costs offset growth in trust and institutional services.

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Making Comerica great again: A restructuring success story (so far)

07/18/17

The Dallas company is in the middle of a dramatic turnaround after scaling back on energy loans and slashing expenses. Still, followers of the company seek assurances that the discipline will endure.

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A double-digit reduction in costs at Comerica

07/18/17

A yearlong effort to slash costs boosted profits at the Dallas company.

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