Portrait of a Goldman Sachs executive as a political wife

10/23/18

Goldman Sachs’ Heidi Cruz takes some flak for comments she made in an interview about her other job — as the wife of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. Goldman's Dina Powell turns down a chance to be the next Nikki Haley. And a lawsuit against the American Bankers Association calls it a “boy’s club.”

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New UltraFICO score stokes concerns about data privacy

10/23/18

A new credit score that includes consumers' cash flow alongside their credit score is winning praise for its potential to help expand access to credit, but some worry it gives the credit bureaus even more data that could be compromised.

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Flagstar's move to diversify beyond mortgages pays off

10/23/18

Despite an overall weak mortgage originations market, Flagstar Bancorp's third-quarter earnings grew 20%, due in large part to its ongoing efforts to diversify operations.

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Record revenue, lower expenses push Huntington profit higher

10/23/18

The Ohio company touted a strong pipeline for loans but warned that noninterest costs will likely rise in the fourth quarter when it records charges tied to branch closings.

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There are fewer unbanked, but still too many: FDIC

10/23/18

The agency’s biennial survey showed gradual improvement in access to mainstream banks, but over 14 million adults lack ties to a federally insured institution.

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Improved business lending and higher fees lead the way at Regions

10/23/18

Increased third-quarter revenue outweighed higher operating expenses at the Alabama regional.

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Invest in digital or move aside: One CEO’s warning to small banks

10/23/18

Frank Sorrentino, CEO of ConnectOne, says bankers who are unwilling, or unable, to invest in technology upgrades may have to find buyers as competition heats up.

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Fee income, profits fall at Fifth Third

10/23/18

Though consumer lending and C&I lending improved at the Cincinnati company, its corporate and mortgage banking revenues fell in the third quarter. Last year Fifth Third also posted a one-time gain of $1B associated with its sale of shares in Vantiv, complicating the comparison.

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Wells Fargo to commit $1.6B in D.C. for neighborhood investment

10/23/18

Through the "Where We Live" program, the bank will direct philanthropic giving to two wards in the nation's capital and provide financing for affordable housing.

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Consumer, C&I lending drive Synovus' 3Q profits

10/23/18

The Columbus, Ga., company ramped up its business and consumer lending even as it scaled back lending on construction and commercial real estate projects.

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