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Why JPMorgan, Amex, HSBC are backing ‘isolation’ web browsing

12/11/17

In a rare show of public support for a security technology, the banks are leading a $40 million funding round for Menlo Security, provider of browser technology that keeps malware at bay — and they’re using it, too.

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HSBC joins corporate partnership at MIT

12/07/17

HSBC Bank is joining the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Industrial Liaison Program as part of a broader effort to invest more in technology, data and analytics.

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More bitcoin milestones; Citi’s tax plan hit

12/07/17

Digital currency surges past both $12,000 and $13,000 on Wednesday; the bank may make it back quickly, depending on the corporate income tax rate.

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Ken Chenault's parting warning: Banks made big error on payments

12/05/17

America’s largest lenders made an epic mistake a decade ago when they cashed out of Visa and Mastercard through initial public offerings, says Chenault, who will step down in February as CEO of American Express.

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Showdown at the CFPB; Westerman bolts HSBC

11/27/17

Cordray picking his own interim successor sets off a firestorm; co-head of global banking leaves the U.K. bank after only 18 months.

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Chase considers bitcoin; Good news, bad news for banks

11/22/17

Bank ponders assisting customers trading digital currency futures; banks still face challenges despite a good third quarter.

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HSBC fined a record $51M over Lehman product sales

11/21/17

HSBC's private-banking unit was fined a record $51 million over sales of structured products linked to Lehman Brothers in Hong Kong.

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FDIC chief warns on looser regs; Wells cuts fee

11/15/17

Departing chairman Martin Gruenberg says the financial system is still vulnerable to unforeseen shocks; bank offers ways for customers to avoid overdraft fees.

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HSBC Chairman Tucker is eyeing U.S. takeovers: Report

11/13/17

HSBC Chairman Mark Tucker has met with shareholders and discussed takeovers of U.S. credit card businesses in his first month in office, the Sunday Times reported.

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Big banks pay up; Paytm eyes U.S.

10/31/17

Big banks have raised deposit rates faster than regionals in order to retain depositors; India’s largest payment app wants to expand.

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