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Chase reaches deal on passwords; Mnuchin on bank regulation

01/25/17

Bank customers will be able to check information on Mint, TurboTax and QuickBooks without sharing their JPM passwords; Treasury secretary nominee says regulation should account for bank "complexity and activity"

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How Wells employees covered up; big bank execs still cashing in

01/24/17

Wells branch employees knew in advance when bank inspectors were coming; Goldman, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan execs have sold nearly $100 million in stock during the Trump rally

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Trump adds to his finance team; Gorman gets a raise

01/23/17

Several members of George W. Bush's second-term team are expected to get senior positions at Treasury; Gorman gets a 7% pay hike, while Goldman bonuses shrink.

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Mnuchin on the Hill; FHA mortgage loan volume rises as risk grows

01/20/17

Treasury Secretary-designate Steven Mnuchin fended off questions about his past investments and foreclosure practices while discussing policy matters at his Senate confirmation hearing; FHA mortgage bond volume is starting to hit worrisome levels.

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Dismantling Dodd-Frank; Banks hurt, helped by automation

01/19/17

House Republicans charge CFPB director broke federal law in effort to fire him; consulting firms total the costs and savings from technology; German chemist finds the secret behind money's aroma.

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Changing of the guard at U.S. Bank; Steve Mnuchin's other bank

01/18/17

As expected, Cecere succeeds Davis at regional bank; OneWest is expected to get most of focus at Treasury nominee's confirmation hearing, but First Federal acquisition also raises questions.

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Wells not doing so … well; bitcoin as nest egg?

01/17/17

Wells Fargo faces an economic environment that may not be particularly suited for the way the bank is structured. Also: are you brave enough to make bitcoin a part of your retirement portfolio?

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Big banks report; Why Goldman is different

01/13/17

Big banks report; Why Goldman is different

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Mnuchin to divest; Bank charters for fintech firms?

01/12/17

Mnuchin to divest; fintech firms may be able to get bank charters

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SoftBank's big bet on next-generation tech

01/11/17

SoftBank's big bet on next-generation tech; Supreme Court hears surcharge arguments

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