JPMorgan considering China onshore private bank business

02/28/19

JPMorgan Chase is considering setting up a private bank in China as new regulations give foreign firms a better chance to compete with local players in the world's second-biggest pool of wealthy people.

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BofA’s role in Bramson’s Barclays push; CFPB sees rise in elder fraud

02/28/19

Bank’s involvement and complex financing draw ire of Barclay shareholders; banks report financial deceit by those who know seniors.

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Who will regulate BB&T-SunTrust?

02/27/19

With the two companies said to be still mulling which charter to seek, the various options each have possible advantages and drawbacks.

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Wells Fargo sees 'possible' legal losses rising by $500 million

02/27/19

Wells Fargo, beset by a wave of government probes into suspected customer abuses, boosted an estimate for potential legal losses by $500 million.

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Capital levels are just right, Powell tells House members

02/27/19

Addressing lawmakers for the second straight day, the Fed chairman defended his agency’s refinements to the post-crisis regime.

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BB&T-SunTrust deal has Atlanta banks licking their chops

02/27/19

United Community, Synovus, Cadence and others stand to gain lenders and customers even if BB&T flawlessly integrates the $28 billion acquisition.

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Regions not budging on M&A, despite rivals’ megadeal

02/27/19

CEO John Turner told investors and analysts Wednesday that the merger of BB&T and SunTrust is not putting pressure on Regions to pursue a deal of its own.

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With Citi's $47 fee sparking rage, Mexican banks brace for reaction

02/27/19

Tatiana Clouthier, one of the most powerful lawmakers Mexico, is backing a campaign that's spread jitters through financial markets: make the banks charge less.

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How some banks, fintechs are tackling the tech-talent shortage

02/27/19

Bank of America, MX and Carolina Fintech Hub are training refugees and nontechies to become developers while at the same time showing corporate citizenship.

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Ex-SoFi CEO's new blockchain startup is getting into banking

02/27/19

Mike Cagney, the former embattled chief executive of Social Finance, has a new startup that plans to announce a $65 million funding round on Wednesday, bolstering the lending company's expansion into other financial services, including wealth management.

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