Former Treasury chief Lew joins buyout firm Lindsay Goldberg

11/20/17

Former Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew is joining the private equity firm Lindsay Goldberg, adding his name to a list of government officials settling in at buyout shops.

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Apex Bank in Tenn. to buy two branches from Capital Bank

11/20/17

The Tennessee branches are being sold as part of First Horizon's deal to buy Capital.

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Why Wells fired consumer finance chief; SIFI ranks fall

11/20/17

Franklin Codel reportedly made “disparaging remarks” about regulators; Zions may seek to have “too big to fail” label removed.

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Noreika’s impact on OCC transcended his ‘acting’ title

11/20/17

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Keith Noreika has been the ultimate disruptor, bucking the normally low-key profile of interim regulators.

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Mulvaney as CFPB head? Five things to know

11/20/17

Mick Mulvaney, President Trump's likely interim head of the CFPB, has taken tough stances on the CFPB, its payday lending rule, housing finance reform and other issues pending before the agency.

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Cleveland Fed withdraws online lending study after doubts arise

11/19/17

Fed researchers purported to show that consumers who use peer-to-peer loans have bad financial outcomes, but questions quickly emerged about the data they used.

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Ex-Santander Consumer CEO nets $700M after ouster

11/17/17

The subprime auto lender late Friday provided the final details of its separation agreement with Thomas Dundon, who stepped down two years ago in a leadership shake-up.

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Coinbase positions itself as a digital currency custodian

11/17/17

The startup is betting that a venture offering safe storage of digital assets will entice billions from banks and other institutional investors.

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Housing finance reform next on to-do list for Trump and Congress

11/17/17

The White House and congressional GOP leaders are eyeing a tight window between tax reform passage and the 2018 midterms to pass housing finance reform. And with key policymakers readying their exit, the effort could be the most concerted push yet.

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Regulatory relief is on its way for banks: OCC official

11/17/17

An OCC official said Friday that a change in tone in Washington means banks can expect a softening of regulations soon.

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