Will reg relief plan bring back failure-related risks?

04/15/19

Despite consensus that regulators should ease so-called “living will” requirements by some degree, critics charge that a proposal by the Fed and FDIC could undo gains in making large banks easier to resolve.

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Inside KeyBank's tech turnaround

04/15/19

KeyBank is deploying new technology designed to improve the online and mobile banking experience as well as guide the conversations branch employees are having with customers. The move comes on top of steps to modernize its IT infrastructure.

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Avant to pay $3.85M to settle allegations of deceiving borrowers

04/15/19

The Federal Trade Commission accused the online lender of numerous violations in connection with its loan servicing practices. In one example, Avant allegedly informed customers that they could make payments by credit card or debit card but then refused to accept such payments.

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M&T’s challenge: Funding loan growth

04/15/19

The bank’s CFO says it has enough liquidity to meet loan demand in the short term, but how long can it keep its loan-to-deposit ratio below 100%?

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Pressure mounts on Citi to beef up returns

04/15/19

Citigroup's return on tangible common equity rose in the first quarter, but stubbornly high expenses and costly technology investments may make it hard for the bank to hit its targets for this year and next.

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Goldman Sachs plans wealth product aimed at mass affluent

04/15/19

The investment platform, which is in the early stages of development, will be part of Marcus, the consumer bank Goldman launched in 2016.

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Is credit union regulator's field-of-membership appeal already in trouble?

04/15/19

Last-minute arguments from the American Bankers Association have put the National Credit Union Administration on the back foot in advance of an appeal hearing more than a year in the works.

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U.S. Bank hires its first chief digital officer

04/15/19

Derek White, an alumnus of BBVA and Barclays, will oversee digital innovation across all lines of business at the bank.

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SunTrust CFO to depart following merger with BB&T

04/15/19

Allison Dukes says she will not be joining the combined company because she wants to remain in Atlanta, where she is involved with a number of civic and philanthropic organizations. The merged company will be headquartered in Charlotte, N.C.

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Mark Calabria sworn in as FHFA director

04/15/19

The new head of the agency regulating Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be at the forefront of reforming the housing finance system.

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