Trump administration

CFPB commission goes from idea to afterthought

05/30/19

The industry continues to push for an overhaul of the bureau’s leadership structure, but both parties seem uninterested.

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How did Donald Trump become a Florida bank's client in chief?

05/24/19

The president's big loan from, and sizable deposits with, Professional Bank in Boca Raton have raised some eyebrows. But the bank's chairman says it recruits relationship bankers from larger rivals to get just these kinds of customers.

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Trump appeals Deutsche Bank, Capital One subpoena ruling

05/24/19

President Donald Trump doubled down on his fight to stop House Democrats from getting his financial records after losing two court battles this week, filing swift appeals in both cases.

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Should Fannie, Freddie be labeled ‘systemically important’?

05/23/19

The FHFA director’s recent comments about whether the government-sponsored enterprises should be designated as SIFIs tees up a potentially significant element of the mortgage finance debate.

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Deutsche, UBS plan revival; Landlord charged with fraud

05/23/19

Christian Sewing ready to make "tough cutbacks" while UBS may need a new strategy; SEC says Robert C. Morgan misled banks with fake loan papers.

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Judge rejects Trump effort to block Deutsche Bank, Capital One subpoenas

05/22/19

The House Financial Services and Intelligence panels had "legitimate legislative purpose" in requesting President Trump's financial records, the judge said. It is the second such ruling this week.

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Another Fed contrarian considered for board; Deutsche’s AML glitch

05/22/19

Trump may nominate Judy Shelton, who prefers “market-determined rates”; a software glitch may have prevented flagging of suspicious transactions for a decade.

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Did Ben Carson just mistake an REO for an Oreo?

05/21/19

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson appeared not to recognize a commonly known real estate term during a congressional hearing on Tuesday.

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Deutsche Bank’s ties to Trump dominate hearing on AML reform

05/21/19

Democrats pressed law enforcement on whether senior Deutsche Bank executives quashed suspicious activity reports filings related to President Trump.

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Dems seek details on allegation Deutsche Bank blocked Trump-linked SARs

05/20/19

Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., called on the bank to explain a report that the private wealth management division quashed anti-money-laundering reports prepared by compliance staff.

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