FDIC issues reg relief proposals tied to custodial funds, deposit records

03/29/19

The board of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. on Friday made several proposals meant to simplify post-crisis rules, prompting opposition from its most recent former chairman.

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Sloan should not be the last Wells Fargo executive to leave: Waters

03/29/19

The chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee said Tim Sloan's resignation as CEO was "long overdue," but that other executives and directors should be removed as well.

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USB's mobile app, BofA and Wells cool on blockchain, GSEs too big: Top stories of the week

03/29/19

Under the hood of U.S. Bank's new mobile app; BofA, Wells Fargo sour on blockchain; are Fannie and Freddie too big?; and more from this week's most-read stories.

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McMahon to step down as SBA chief to work on Trump campaign

03/29/19

Linda McMahon is planning to step down from leading the Small Business Administration to help raise money for President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Peace offering made to small financial institutions on fast payments

03/29/19

The Clearing House announced moves to attract community banks and credit unions to its real-time payments system. Smaller depositories have generally been reluctant to sign up with what is seen as a large-bank effort.

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Wells Fargo's Sloan eligible for office, driver after he departs

03/29/19

Tim Sloan took a beating as Wells Fargo's boss, but at least he won’t have to fight California freeway traffic or keep his own calendar in retirement.

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Why CFPB payday revamp is an even bigger deal than you think

03/29/19

The proposed rollback of underwriting requirements for small-dollar lenders could redefine a legal doctrine that governs rules affecting other companies as well.

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SoFi reboots its mortgage business with new name, updated processes

03/29/19

The digital lender rebranded its mortgage business as SoFi Home Loans about four months after it took a step back from real estate finance to redesign its processes.

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There's another way to beat big banks at tech

03/29/19

Community and regional banks may not be able to outspend their larger rivals, but they can be more nimble in implementing the necessary culture change.

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Sloan out at Wells Fargo; Facebook charged with housing bias

03/29/19

The bank said it will look outside the company for a replacement; HUD alleges the social media giant allowed real estate firms to target groups in their advertising.

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