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Mnuchin vows no bank breakups; CRA needs an update

05/19/17

The Treasury secretary says the Trump administration doesn't support separating commercial from investment banking; wealthy neighborhoods are designated as low-income, benefitting banks with branches there.

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Household debt hits new record; Wells' brand repair

05/18/17

Consumer debt breaks the previous mark set back in 2008, but some are worried that people are returning to their profligate ways; Wells Fargo makes greater use of consumer surveys to fix its brand.

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Hackers tough new task: Cash in their bitcoin; Dimon takes the heat

05/17/17

Cashing in digital currency for government-backed paper may not be so easy; JPM CEO is taken to task by shareholders for his close ties to President Trump.

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Fintech worldwide; AIG's new CEO

05/16/17

Updates on fintech in Brazil, China and Britain; Brian Duperreault promises to grow the insurance giant, not break it up.

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Are digital currencies bubbling? B of A's AI plans

05/15/17

The value of digital currencies soared past $50 billion, raising concerns of a bubble; B of A plans to introduce AI-powered digital assistant this year.

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More Wells cost cuts; OCC choice questioned

05/12/17

The bank said it plans to cut $2 billion more from expenses over the next two years; Senate Banking Dems have questions about the choice of acting comptroller.

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Staley apologizes; CFPB eyes small businesses

05/11/17

Despite some investor criticism, CEO retains support of chairman John McFarlane; consumer protection agency looks to extend regulatory reach.

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AIG ruling overturned; Staley faces the music

05/10/17

Appeals court throws out earlier ruling that federal bailout of giant insurer was illegal; Barclays chief likely to face angry shareholders at annual meeting.

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More moves at Goldman; Regionals seek rule change

05/09/17

Investment bank promotes several executives; banks ask Mnuchin to help roll back rule that would make them recognize loan losses earlier.

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Wells to cost cuts further; Thriftiness pays

05/08/17

Wells is expected to announce $3 billion more in additional spending reductions; B of A pays half the interest of other banks, but still rakes in deposits.

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