Higher yields on card loans boost Discover's 2Q profit

07/23/19

While loan growth continues to outpace that of competitors, Discover says that it has been tightening its standards, given the late stage of the credit cycle.

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Visa CEO: Libra agreement is “non-binding”

07/23/19

Visa’s decision on how or if it will participate in Facebook’s Libra will be based on how the social network handles the mountain of criticism and requirements that global regulators and lawmakers are heaping upon it.

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Regional banks use hedging tactics to combat rate cuts

07/23/19

KeyCorp, Regions Financial and others have sacrificed short-term profits to avoid being crushed by an anticipated decline in interest rates.

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Regulators publish 'living will' portions for largest banks

07/23/19

The eight "systemically important" banks currently file resolution plans annually, but a pending proposal would require them every two years.

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Is a hearing on pot banking as far as GOP will go?

07/23/19

Despite the Senate Banking Committee’s willingness to discuss the issue, Republican support for legislation is still in question.

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BofA sides with elderly borrowers in Ditech bankruptcy

07/23/19

The bank is siding with a growing list of groups, including the U.S. trustee, attorneys general from several states and consumers, who object to Ditech's plan to sell its reverse mortgage business.

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Merger costs eat into Fifth Third’s 2Q profit

07/23/19

Earnings at the Cincinnati company fell 25% from the same period last year, largely due to $109 million in expenses tied to its March acquisition of MB Financial.

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Betterment-Nbkc joins rush of robo-bank partnerships

07/23/19

Several wealth management firms, including Marcus by Goldman Sachs and Wealthfront, have launched banking products to complement their investment services.

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How AI can advance the cause of fair lending

07/23/19

Policymakers should consider how new data computing can help ensure equal lending, not hinder it.

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UBS rebounds; Metro Bank looks to unload problem loans

07/23/19

Bank posts its best second quarter since 2010 after a disappointing Q1; Cerberus in talks to buy loans at the center of a major accounting error.

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