D.C. was up in arms over Equifax breach — what happened?

09/05/18

Following news of the breach, congressional hearings for the company’s ex-CEO and other blowback were accompanied by legislative calls to action. But a year later, did policymakers do anything?

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Cleaning up Citi's messes steeled new CFO

09/05/18

Mark Mason, the incoming chief financial officer at Citigroup, cut his teeth on the sale of Citi's unwanted assets after the financial crisis.

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U.S. Bank restructures ahead of retail banking exec's retirement

09/05/18

The Minnesota bank said longtime executive John Elmore will retire in the spring and that it will combine two key departments as a result. It also plans to hire a chief digital officer.

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U.S. Bank, Wells, Citi and Great Western: Bankers on the move

09/05/18

Just before the end of summer, several major banks have put new faces in key executive positions.

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Citi CFO to retire; Dutch bank hit with big AML fine

09/05/18

John Gerspach is scheduled to leave next March after 10 years and be succeeded by Mark Mason; ING will pay nearly $900 million for failing to stop money laundering by clients.

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Morgan Stanley recruits Betterment exec to beef up digital strategy

09/04/18

To keep pace with its peers, Morgan Stanley is ramping up its online offerings in banking and wealth management.

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For Santander’s U.S. unit, even having a growth plan is an achievement

09/04/18

Scott Powell, the CEO of Santander Holdings USA, has spent years contending with a host of regulatory problems. He outlined a long-range vision that includes a branch-focused retail push and possible acquisitions.

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Would CFPB nominee hamstring the agency by slashing its budget?

09/04/18

Kathy Kraninger has been tight-lipped about her plans for the consumer bureau, but some point to signs that she could curb the agency's power by reducing staff and other costs.

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FDIC veterans promoted to key leadership roles

09/04/18

The appointments are on top of other recent personnel changes under Chairman Jelena McWilliams, who took the reins of the agency in June.

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Varo Money's bank charter application gets conditional OCC approval

09/04/18

The OCC required the company to raise more capital and complete a CRA plan. Varo Bank still needs FDIC and Fed approval before opening.

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