Five challenges facing SoFi's new CEO

01/23/18

Stepping in after co-founder Mike Cagney's resignation, Anthony Noto needs to overhaul the firm's corporate culture, lay the groundwork for an IPO and determine whether to renew SoFi's pursuit of a bank charter.

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Four takeaways from grilling of FDIC, Fed nominees on Hill

01/23/18

Three Trump administration nominees faced thorough questioning from the Senate Banking Committee, although Democrats reserved much of their fire for the president’s nominee to the Federal Reserve Board.

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State Street profit climbs 19% on new asset-servicing contracts

01/23/18

The new tax law took a one-time bite out of fourth-quarter results, but higher rates strengthened yields and new business boosted fee income.

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CFPB drops probe into lender that gave to Mulvaney’s campaigns

01/23/18

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau appears to have concluded no enforcement action is necessary for World Acceptance Corp., which had been accused of trying to profit from repeat borrowers.

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‘I am not trying to starve the agency,' CFPB chief reiterates

01/23/18

Mick Mulvaney, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, said his zero-funding request for the agency is not meant to drain it of resources.

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Court to expedite appeal in CFPB leadership fight

01/23/18

A federal appeals court on Tuesday agreed to expedite the appeal brought by Leandra English, the deputy director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau who has sought to unseat acting Director Mick Mulvaney.

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Wider margins, tax benefits boost 4Q profits at Fifth Third

01/23/18

One-time tax adjustments helped offset ongoing declines in commercial and auto lending at the Cincinnati company.

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Pot banking crackdown is a step backward

01/23/18

Retracting an Obama administration policy that shielded banks servicing marijuana companies threatens financial firms and makes the pot industry too reliant on cash.

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Twitter COO Noto resigns to become chief executive at SoFi

01/23/18

Twitter Inc. Chief Operating Officer Anthony Noto has resigned to accept the role of chief executive officer at Social Finance Inc., according to both companies.

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Synovus posts double-digit revenue growth on surge in consumer loans

01/23/18

Net interest income climbed nearly 16%,, though overall profits declined as the Columbus, Ga., company paid down debt and took a one-time charge related to the new tax reform law.

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