FHA will require second appraisal for some reverse mortgages

09/28/18

The Federal Housing Administration is mandating that lenders originating new reverse mortgages offer a second property appraisal in certain cases.

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Big banks accused of stock lending antitrust plot must face suit

09/28/18

Major banks including Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Credit Suisse and JPMorgan Chase must face allegations that they conspired to prevent the "antiquated" stock loan market from evolving into a transparent electronic exchange.

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FHFA oversight questioned; Bitcoin miner roller coaster

09/28/18

Watt hearing suggests IG lessened her oversight; those who invest in a publicly traded bitcoin mining company can expect volatility.

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'People are overwhelmed by choice': Schwab's Marie Chandoha

09/28/18

The head of Charles Schwab Investment Management is disrupting the asset-management industry by introducing more straightforward ETFs, mutual funds and other investment products.

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Jessica Seidlitz: A champion for diversity at Charles Schwab

09/28/18

Working closely with her boss, Marie Chandoha, Seidlitz is on a mission to recruit and retain more female asset managers.

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What is KeyCorp's 'data factory'?

09/27/18

A big investment in data and analytics is paying off for KeyCorp, says Chief Information Officer Amy Brady.

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The era of the cutthroat leader is over

09/27/18

MUFG's Enid Jean-Claude and Ranjana Clark talk about their hope for the next generation of leaders, and it reflects a distinct point of view about what it takes to get ahead.

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Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac tighten capital rules for PMI companies

09/27/18

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac issued new capital requirements for private mortgage insurers that will create big swings in carriers' asset reserves.

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As #MeToo engulfs Capitol Hill, FHFA's Watt feels the heat

09/27/18

In a surreal echo of the Kavanaugh-Ford hearing, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mel Watt and an employee he is accused of harassing, Simone Grimes, testified before a House panel about the allegations.

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Could lenders have done anything differently in Puerto Rico?

09/27/18

Few small businesses in Puerto Rico applied for credit to finance recovery from hurricane damage. The reasons are instructive for financial institutions’ response to disaster recovery, the New York Fed says.

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