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The agency's request for comment about the deposit insurance application process is among a series of actions aimed at streamlining charter applications. ... Read full article

Kraninger's nomination was lauded by industry groups, but vigorously opposed by consumer groups and Democratic lawmakers. ... Read full article

Trustology protects private keys to digital assets the way parking valets look after car keys. ... Read full article

The legislation would ban legal clauses that force small-business borrowers to give up their right to court proceedings before obtaining a loan. ... Read full article

A pipeline of new banks is critical to the long-term health of the industry and communities across the country, argues FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams. ... Read full article

This may be “the first wave” of managers being held accountable for the phony accounts scandal; high prices discouraging cross-border acquisitions. ... Read full article

Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee are expected to shine a spotlight on Trump-appointed regulators, but that light might shine brightest on one agency in particular. ... Read full article

Michael Hanley, former head of digital for the World Economic Forum, and Anthony Thomson, the creator of Atom Bank, share their thoughts on the future. ... Read full article

CFO John Gerspach said he's not worried about legislation in Mexico to ban retail banking fees becoming law based on recent comments by the nation's president. ... Read full article

Amid negotiations with Synchrony Financial over the potential purchase of a $10 billion portfolio, Capital One's Richard Fairbank indicated Wednesday that he is willing to walk away. ... Read full article

The Chicago bank's new partnership with AutoGravity mirrors others struck this year by JPMorgan Chase and U.S. Bank with providers of mobile apps that bundle the car-buying and lending processes. ... Read full article

Bank and credit union regulators issued a statement giving institutions the go-ahead to try artificial intelligence and other emerging tech to detect money laundering. It's just what some institutions have been waiting for. ... Read full article

The company also expanded the responsibilities of Chief Administrative Officer Andrea Smith. ... Read full article

Dozens of House members and four senators agree with arguments by farmers and lenders that a proposed change to the 7(a) program would disqualify worthy borrowers. ... Read full article

Since banks are under constant attack by hackers, the startup XM Cyber is offering them a simulator that seeks to do its virtual worst in order to prevent a real breach. ... Read full article

Reps. Lacy Clay and Emanuel Cleaver, both from Missouri, have shown interest in running the panel that could be a focal point in efforts to reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. ... Read full article

Speaking at an investor conference Wednesday, John Turner said that sellers’ asking prices are too high and that Regions would prefer to buy a nonbank that could help boost fee income. ... Read full article

The CFTC's plan to walk back rules for swap-trading platforms will give big banks a leg up and hurt asset managers looking for better prices and more transparency, according to Citadel Securities, one of the world's biggest trading firms. ... Read full article