Wells Fargo, Comerica, BancShares: Bankers on the move

12/29/19

Wells Fargo's continued leadership shake-up led to more executive shuffling in the final two montsh of 2019.

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No, the FHA should not be pushed to the brink again

12/27/19

Now is not the time for the government to cut Federal Housing Administration premiums and enter new segments of the housing market.

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Wells Fargo's Scharf sows unease while considering change

12/27/19

Intense scrutiny from poker-faced CEO Charlie Scharf is prompting executives at the bank to ponder their units’ strategies — as well as what’s in store for their own careers.

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Global banks cutting nearly 80,000 jobs this year, most since 2015

12/27/19

Morgan Stanley is the latest firm to make a year-end efficiency push, eliminating about 1,500 jobs, according to people familiar with the matter.

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FHFA’s focus in reforming GSEs: Capital, capital, capital

12/26/19

A risk-based capital rule for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is expected to top the agenda in 2020 as the companies’ regulator executes plans for their release into the private sector.

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Banks under mounting pressure to increase deposits per branch

12/26/19

Low rates and spotty loan demand mean banks are having to “dig deeper” to improve efficiency and maintain profit margins.

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After leadership shake-up, what's next for Green Dot?

12/26/19

The prepaid card pioneer's banking-as-a-service platform might make it an attractive acquisition for an enterprise technology giant or bank, analysts say.

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Crackdown on bank-fintech partnerships would hurt subprime borrowers

12/26/19

Some legislators and consumer groups want federal regulators to block such alliances. Here’s why that’s a bad idea.

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Fed could write a new chapter on bank supervision in 2020

12/25/19

With adjustments to the post-crisis regulatory framework now complete, the Federal Reserve may begin the decade year with a focus on supervisory and examination processes.

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Santander CEO's growth plan: Challenge fintechs, emphasize global ties

12/24/19

New CEO Tim Wennes is counting on soon-to-launch digital offerings to boost consumer loans and deposits and playing up Santander's international reach in a bid to win over middle-market and corporate clients.

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