SunTrust's CIO, CRE bridge lending and Amazon's long shadow: Top stories of the week

03/23/18

SunTrust's new IT chief preaches collaboration; will CRE securitizations return to haunt?; Amazon here, there and everywhere; and more.

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Graham unveils Senate measure to repeal CFPB payday rule

03/23/18

The congressional resolution to overturn the payday regulation comes as acting CFPB Director Mick Mulvaney has already said the agency will reconsider the rule internally.

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The reasons U.S. blockchain adoption has stalled

03/23/18

JPMorgan Chase is said to be dropping its Quorum blockchain technology, and little is happening with other blockchain projects that have been in the works for years. What gives?

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Regionals may lose ‘systemic’ label, but they’re not out of the woods

03/23/18

The regulatory relief bill frees some regional banks from the tough supervision reserved for larger companies, but regulators still can subject them to onerous requirements.

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Bank of the West, BNP Paribas scout for fintech partners

03/23/18

The banks' Finlabs program is seeking growth-stage firms that could eventually work with several of their business lines.

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This isn't a bailout, this is return of stolen funds

03/23/18

News that the GSEs need an infusion from Treasury to cover quarterly losses underscores problems with the government’s 2012 decision to “sweep” the housing giants’ profits.

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Citi take lead on gun issue; Big three banks’ deposits grow

03/23/18

The bank said it won’t do business with clients who sell guns to minors or those who fail background checks; JPM, B of A and Wells now hold nearly one-third of U.S. deposits.

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'Predatory lending is here to stay': Comments of the week

03/22/18

Readers react to the Senate regulatory relief bill, weigh in on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s innovation initiative, chime in on whether banks need to provide more value in a digital age and more.

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Senate Dems criticize Carson over HUD enforcement practices

03/22/18

Senate Democrats accused Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson and his agency of failing to enforce fair housing laws.

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Are bankers underestimating Amazon?

03/22/18

More than a decade ago, bankers fought Walmart tooth and nail as it made forays into banking. But with Amazon making more moves into financial services, the reaction is very different.

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