Citi sees ‘little risk’ of Mexico eliminating ATM fees, CFO says

12/05/18

CFO John Gerspach said he's not worried about legislation in Mexico to ban retail banking fees becoming law based on recent comments by the nation's president.

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Add BMO Harris to list of banks aligning with auto fintechs

12/05/18

The Chicago bank's new partnership with AutoGravity mirrors others struck this year by JPMorgan Chase and U.S. Bank with providers of mobile apps that bundle the car-buying and lending processes.

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Lawmakers join opposition to SBA poultry lending plan

12/05/18

Dozens of House members and four senators agree with arguments by farmers and lenders that a proposed change to the 7(a) program would disqualify worthy borrowers.

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BofA shuffles leadership in consumer banking, wealth units

12/05/18

The company also expanded the responsibilities of Chief Administrative Officer Andrea Smith.

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Is regulators' green light on AML tech a game changer?

12/05/18

Bank and credit union regulators issued a statement giving institutions the go-ahead to try artificial intelligence and other emerging tech to detect money laundering. It's just what some institutions have been waiting for.

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Regions not interested in bank acquisitions, CEO says

12/05/18

Speaking at an investor conference Wednesday, John Turner said that sellers’ asking prices are too high and that Regions would prefer to buy a nonbank that could help boost fee income.

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Two Dems vie to chair housing subcommittee in congressional shake-up

12/05/18

Reps. Lacy Clay and Emanuel Cleaver, both from Missouri, have shown interest in running the panel that could be a focal point in efforts to reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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U.S. swap rollback is a gift to banks, Citadel Securities says

12/05/18

The CFTC's plan to walk back rules for swap-trading platforms will give big banks a leg up and hurt asset managers looking for better prices and more transparency, according to Citadel Securities, one of the world's biggest trading firms.

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Every day is a fire drill for bank cybersecurity teams

12/05/18

Since banks are under constant attack by hackers, the startup XM Cyber is offering them a simulator that seeks to do its virtual worst in order to prevent a real breach.

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Bank stocks plunge but CEOs bullish; BofA makes exec changes

12/05/18

While equity prices drop an average 5% at big banks, bosses express confidence in the U.S. economy; the bank appoints new managers in payments, consumer banking and marketing.

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