Bankers back bill to let states determine marijuana rules

04/04/19

A broad bill that amends the Controlled Substances Act to formally recognize state laws legalizing marijuana has the support of the financial services industry.

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How this bank beat the odds to snag credit union assets

04/04/19

Alliance Bank Central Texas may have found a way around National Credit Union Administration regulations that make it difficult for banks to buy credit unions.

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Dimon sees recent volatility as harbinger of things to come

04/04/19

Jamie Dimon, in his 51-page annual letter to shareholders, warned investors to get ready for more wild rides like the one that upended markets at the end of last year.

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Wells Fargo offers new student card benefits after backlash

04/04/19

Wells Fargo said holders of its student cards will see their costs decline by about half as its expands benefits after drawing scrutiny earlier this year for high fees on college campuses.

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Accounting board rejects bid to ease CECL; rate drop sparks mini refi boom

04/04/19

Publicly traded banks will have to book expected losses on loans starting next year; the jump in mortgage refinancings could be a mixed bag for banks.

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A payday lender in disguise? New York investigates the Earnin app

04/03/19

The Earnin app appears designed to look like other early wage access programs, but critics say it’s actually a payday lender and New York regulators have taken notice.

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Senators request details from Trump's Fed pick on unpaid taxes

04/03/19

Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., pressed Stephen Moore for details about reports that he owes more than $75,000 in taxes and failed to pay more than $300,000 in alimony and child support.

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FHFA’s Otting authorizes GSE affordable housing payments

04/03/19

After a brief delay, the agency’s acting director signed off on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac contributing to the National Housing Trust Fund and Capital Magnet Fund.

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Consumer lender Affirm raises $300M to fund rapid expansion

04/03/19

The Silicon Valley-based fintech, which recently announced a new partnership with Walmart, plans to add hundreds of new workers this year.

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OCC and FDIC chiefs signal progress on CRA reform

04/03/19

In successive speeches, Joseph Otting and Jelena McWilliams expressed hope for a Community Reinvestment Act rule by early next year, and also said regulators should align their small-dollar lending policies.

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