Patriot National won't let reg order stifle its small-business plans

03/13/19

The Connecticut bank, which has been unable to complete a pending deal for an SBA platform, has managed to build the business anyway.

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House bill would require Fincen to work with tribal agencies

03/13/19

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network voluntarily works with tribal law enforcement on anti-money-laundering and counterterrorism initiatives, but is not currently required to do so by statute.

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City National names new head of private banking in L.A.

03/13/19

Nick Zappia is joining the bank from rival BNY Mellon in what is one of the first key hires of new CEO Kelly Coffey.

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JPMorgan Chase adding dozens of branches in Midwest, Southeast

03/13/19

The nation's largest bank plans to open 90 new branches in new cities this year while continuing its expansion in the Philadelphia, Boston and Washington markets.

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Don’t leave community lenders behind on GSE reform

03/13/19

As debate over the future of the mortgage finance system heats up, policymakers must ensure that small banks and credit unions maintain equitable access to the secondary market.

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Wells Fargo rebuked; Goldman to open fund to outsiders

03/13/19

The OCC says it is “disappointed” with the bank as CEO Tim Sloan gets lambasted on Capitol Hill; Goldman Sachs is letting private investors participate in its in-house special-situations unit.

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Green Dot enlists social media influencers in banking-as-service push

03/12/19

The digital lender and payments platform is tailoring its affinity banking services for a new market.

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First Republic, Stearns Bank and CIBC: Bankers on the Move

03/12/19

A potential succession and a transfer of power in family leadership are among the key recent executive moves in banking.

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BB&T-SunTrust seek FDIC as primary federal regulator

03/12/19

The combined bank would be chartered in North Carolina, with the FDIC serving as its lead federal regulator, N.C. Banking Commissioner Ray Grace says. The merger partners had other options, including the Fed and the OCC.

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Sloan on the defensive (again) about Wells Fargo’s sales tactics

03/12/19

In a tense back and forth with lawmakers, the embattled CEO pushed back on claims that the bank still pressures employees to hit sales targets and retaliates against those who speak up.

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