CFPB fines Enova $3.2M for unauthorized account debits

01/25/19

The consumer bureau says the online lender improperly extracted millions from over 5,000 accounts without getting authorization.

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Why startup Finxact just got $30M from the ABA, SunTrust, others

01/25/19

The core-banking vendor won the investment and ringing endorsements from the trade group and several banks because its open system and cloud delivery could eventually challenge entrenched tech players.

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Top Democrats urge FHFA's Otting to clarify plans for GSEs

01/25/19

Recent comments attributed to the acting head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (who is also comptroller of the currency) have stoked speculation about the Trump administration’s housing finance policy.

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JPMorgan donates $1M to charities helping furloughed government workers

01/25/19

The New York company will also match donations made by its employees to Feeding America and United Way Worldwide.

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Quality of shared credits improves but leveraged-lending risks remain

01/25/19

Despite a generally positive picture in the Shared National Credit report, regulators warned that underperforming loans in the the portfolio remain elevated.

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SVB Financial's large loans to PE, VC firms rise 48%

01/25/19

The parent company of Silicon Valley Bank predicted a strong year, saying the high-tech and other niches it serves are built to withstand current economic uncertainty.

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Wells Fargo finds 'fresh blood' to close era of consumer abuses

01/25/19

Wells Fargo has jettisoned a longtime strategy of growing its own leaders in favor of importing them as part of the effort to clean up its image.

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Discover's rewards push pays off — at a steep cost

01/25/19

Discover leaned heavily on rewards to drive new card acquisitions and sales growth in the fourth quarter, but suffered a double whammy of rising reward costs and higher charge-offs, causing it to miss analyst earnings expectations.

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House Democrats to seek testimony from Wall Street CEOs: Sources

01/25/19

The leaders of the biggest U.S. banks are likely to be summoned to face questions from the Financial Services Committee, an early sign that the financial industry will endure tougher scrutiny under a Democratic-controlled House.

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Gun policy's a job for government, not banks

01/25/19

Proposals that would have financial firms monitor or refuse to finance certain firearms purchases are misguided, putting the onus on unelected corporations.

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