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The lawmakers want U.S. banking agencies to join their international peers in ensuring the financial system is resilient to climate-related risks. ... Read full article

Bigger banks complained that a two-tier system would force them to rethink their models, while smaller banks raised concerns about adding more complexity to an already burdensome process. ... Read full article

The hiring of a former GOP congressional aide suggests the bureau will continue to rely on political appointees in senior positions. ... Read full article

The acting head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency has promised substantial changes for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, but the exact mechanics and timeline of an administration plan are still a mystery. ... Read full article

John Ciulla, one year in as CEO of Webster Financial, discusses how he is preparing for the next downturn, picking his spots in tech spending, and remaining cautious about M&A. ... Read full article

As suspense builds over which firm will be the first to seek the special-purpose charter, a side discussion has emerged over which financial services sector has the most to gain — or lose — from the new option. ... Read full article

At a FASB meeting Monday on proposed changes to the accounting standard, its critics will be given a platform. ... Read full article

A man entered a SunTrust branch in Sebring, Fla., and shot and killed five women, four of whom were bank employees; 24 million mortgage documents exposed in data security lapse; the battle for deposits is like 'a steel-cage' match; and more from ... Read full article

The data aggregator has purchased Abe AI and plans to use the artificial intelligence firm's technology in a host of applications. ... Read full article

The consumer bureau says the online lender improperly extracted millions from over 5,000 accounts without getting authorization. ... Read full article

The core-banking vendor won the investment and ringing endorsements from the trade group and several banks because its open system and cloud delivery could eventually challenge entrenched tech players. ... Read full article

The New York company will also match donations made by its employees to Feeding America and United Way Worldwide. ... Read full article

Despite a generally positive picture in the Shared National Credit report, regulators warned that underperforming loans in the the portfolio remain elevated. ... Read full article

Recent comments attributed to the acting head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (who is also comptroller of the currency) have stoked speculation about the Trump administration’s housing finance policy. ... Read full article

Wells Fargo has jettisoned a longtime strategy of growing its own leaders in favor of importing them as part of the effort to clean up its image. ... Read full article

The parent company of Silicon Valley Bank predicted a strong year, saying the high-tech and other niches it serves are built to withstand current economic uncertainty. ... Read full article

Discover leaned heavily on rewards to drive new card acquisitions and sales growth in the fourth quarter, but suffered a double whammy of rising reward costs and higher charge-offs, causing it to miss analyst earnings expectations. ... Read full article

The leaders of the biggest U.S. banks are likely to be summoned to face questions from the Financial Services Committee, an early sign that the financial industry will endure tougher scrutiny under a Democratic-controlled House. ... Read full article