ABI Blog Exchange

2021-01-06
JPMorgan Chase's Jamie Dimon and Citi's Michael Corbat condemned the actions of Trump supporters who stormed the halls of Congress Wednesday.

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2021-01-06
Police directed the institution to shut down four branches Wednesday as armed Trump supporters forced their way into the Capitol, and two facilities were on lockdown for several hours during the day.

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2021-01-06
HoldCo Asset Management wants more details about the banking company’s pending merger with SVB Financial. The shareholder's concerns center on payouts to the seller's management team and questions about the sale process.

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2021-01-06
The combined institution will hold roughly $30 million in assets and serve about 4,000 members.

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2021-01-06
Well—Finally 2020 is hind sight!! And hind sight is 2020! (or so they say) But 2020 has another “visual” meaning—Someone with 20/20 vision has “perfect” eye sight—clear vision.

Read More from: Bonds & Botes, P.C.

2021-01-06
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks pushed back on a recommendation from a task force — appointed by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — suggesting that Congress should give the CFPB the authority to charter and regulate fintechs.

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2021-01-06
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s proposal to ensure banking services are available to polarizing businesses contradicts long-standing guidance on managing reputational risk, big banks argue.

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2021-01-06
The multifamily lender named Michael Levine as board chairman, succeeding Dominick Ciampa, who held the role for 10 years. The move comes less than a week after longtime CEO Joseph Ficalora abruptly retired and was replaced by Thomas Cangemi.

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2021-01-06
As Covid-19 forced lockdowns across the nation, unemployment skyrocketed, and many industries screeched to a halt as the Gross Domestic Product fell by more than 30 percent in the second quarter of 2020.

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2021-01-06
The short answer to this question is yes. Any individual can file a bankruptcy case on their own, even if they are married.

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2021-01-06
The timing of when a bankruptcy case might be the best option can vary depending on your circumstances, as well as intentions with your home.

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2021-01-06
The third edition of my Corporate Finance textbook is out and available for use in the Spring Semester.

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2021-01-06
Congress acted first when it freed financial firms from having to disclose the beneficial owners of commercial clients.

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2021-01-06
The North Carolina regional has sold an advisory business and has found buyers for two 401(k) bookkeeping operations.

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2021-01-06
By Keila Estevez Associate, Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. Keri Ebeck, Esq. Partner at Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed a new $900 billion COVID-19 Relief Package. The bill provides …

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2021-01-06
If you haven't met Suzanne Shank you should. She is the chair and CEO of Siebert Brandford Shank & Co. LLC, the nation’s largest female-and minority-owned, privately held finance firm, which she started with the legendary Muriel Siebert.

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