HUD proposes easing Obama-era fair housing rule

01/07/20

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has proposed an overhaul of an Obama-era rule meant to guide local jurisdictions in how they comply with the Fair Housing Act.

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New employee retention tool has four legs and goes 'woof'

01/07/20

Some banks and fintechs have already introduced pet-friendly policies in the office. Here are five reasons why it works.

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UBS is latest to downgrade shares of big banks

01/07/20

Net interest margin pressure, modest loan growth and limited operating leverage could weigh on bank stocks in 2020, UBS analysts said.

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Goldman goes transparent; Banks up to the challenge

01/07/20

Goldman Sachs plans to offer details into its workings to boost its stock value; while challenger banks are prospering, traditional banks still rule the roost.

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Regulators' powerful incentive to fast-track CRA reform

01/06/20

The prospects of a potential Democratic sweep of the 2020 elections could spur regulators to quickly finalize changes to the Community Reinvestment Act.

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House banking panel to hold two hearings this month on CRA reform plan

01/06/20

House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters announced she will hold two hearings in January to examine a proposal to overhaul the Community Reinvestment Act.

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The rise of the invisible bank

01/05/20

Digital banking will become less visible because it will be embedded in other daily activities with the help of AI, voice interfaces and other emerging technologies.

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Former Wells Fargo execs may face criminal charges in coming weeks

01/03/20

Several former high-level Wells Fargo executives are under criminal investigation in connection with the bank's fake-account scandal and could be indicted as soon as this month.

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What's the Fed's next move on CRA reform?

01/03/20

After declining to support the proposal drafted by the OCC and FDIC, the Federal Reserve could issue its own framework or just keep the current CRA regime.

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Bay Banks hires former BB&T market president for new strategic post

01/03/20

Michael Troutman will serve as chief revenue officer at Bay Banks of Virginia, where he will advise management and the board on growth opportunities.

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