Citi rethinks tech branches and Santander’s blockchain first

04/20/18

Citibank finds people need people (at least in a branch). Santander launches a new consumer app, which makes money transfers using blockchain technology. JPMorgan Chase can be an intimidating partner for fintech startups. Plus, Elizabeth Warren’s new mission.

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Wells Fargo woes, Ally departure and Fine exit: Top stories of the week

04/20/18

The issues at Wells Fargo extend beyond the fines; Ally Financial's auto finance chief departs; ICBA chief Cam Fine signs off; and more from this week's most-read stories.

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Consumer credit eases pain of business lending slump

04/20/18

After nearly two years of sputtering commercial loan growth, regional bankers are counting more than ever on expanding their portfolios of personal loans and other types of consumer credit.

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Did SunTrust wait too long to announce data theft?

04/20/18

SunTrust let about eight weeks pass before telling the public that data tied to 1.5 million customers had been stolen.

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Clock's ticking: White House should name a permanent CFPB director

04/20/18

If President Trump doesn't name a director before the midterm elections, he could lose his best shot at reshaping the bureau long term.

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$1B fallout: Where does Wells go from here?

04/20/18

The costly order against Wells Fargo contains both unexpected good news for the bank and more potential problems for its CEO.

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What other banks can learn from BB&T's glitch

04/20/18

Several banks have reported digital service outages this year, but now there’s a detailed breakdown of one of them — and it shows that the damage goes far beyond reputation.

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Capital markets, credit quality were bright spots for Regions in 1Q

04/20/18

The regional bank's net income rose 37% thanks to those factors and others.

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Regulators, smaller banks still need to sweat the details on CECL

04/20/18

A new accounting standard will soon go into effect, but banks still lack clarity on how to conform.

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Citizens reaps the benefit of 4% growth in consumer lending

04/20/18

The Providence, R.I., company reported a double-digit increase in quarterly profits despite a year-over-year decline in fee-based revenue.

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