Biggest phish in the sea? These banks are growing targets

10/31/18

Following is a list of the banks that made Vade Secure's top 10 phishing list in the third quarter, along with insights into how lenders can protect themselves.

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MUFG poaches top technology exec from U.S. Bancorp

10/31/18

Christopher Higgins will join MUFG Americas in December as chief information and operations officer.

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Fed draws line in sand on easing big banks’ burden

10/31/18

Regional banks were the ultimate winners in the Federal Reserve’s proposal to tailor supervision, but rules for the biggest banks remained largely unchanged.

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How Freddie Mac's preparing for day it might enter private sector

10/31/18

When the mortgage giant will be released from government control is anyone's guess, but the company's third-quarter report shows signs of an easier transition.

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Fed unveils overhaul of large-bank supervision

10/31/18

In a highly anticipated proposal, the central bank outlined a new approach for its post-crisis supervisory program that divides banks into different tiers based on size.

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Santander Consumer's 3Q results show company at a crossroad

10/31/18

The Dallas subprime auto lender seems to be reaching the bottom of its lingering supply of accounting issues, yet its origination of more loans through Fiat Chrysler underlined questions about the future of its relationship with the big carmaker.

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PenFed denies AML allegations; BofA's digital chief is leaving

10/31/18

The credit union says employee charges that its AML program is deficient are false; Michelle Moore, who helped launched the Erica digital assistant, wants more time with family.

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CFPB's payday rollback plans don't go far enough for some lenders

10/31/18

Payday lenders scored a victory when the bureau committed to proposing changes next year, but they expressed disappointment that the revamp will not address a key payment-processing provision.

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What’s on the agenda for BofA’s new digital banking chief?

10/30/18

The high-profile Michelle Moore will step down at year-end, to be replaced by David Tyrie. More synergy between digital operations and consumer products, while maintaining financial discipline, seems to be an important priority.

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Regulators propose new formula for estimating derivative exposures

10/30/18

The new approach would replace the "current exposure methodology" that banks typically use to calculate what they owe or are owed in swaps, futures or options contracts.

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