ABI Blog Exchange

2018-12-05
Bank and credit union regulators issued a statement giving institutions the go-ahead to try artificial intelligence and other emerging tech to detect money laundering. It's just what some institutions have been waiting for.

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2018-12-05
Speaking at an investor conference Wednesday, John Turner said that sellers’ asking prices are too high and that Regions would prefer to buy a nonbank that could help boost fee income.

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2018-12-05
Reps. Lacy Clay and Emanuel Cleaver, both from Missouri, have shown interest in running the panel that could be a focal point in efforts to reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

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2018-12-05
Home prices are rising and first-time buyers now account for an increasing share of sales, factors that could lead to a surge in defaults during the next economic downturn.

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2018-12-05
Mike Walsh, former CEO of Jefferson County Bancshares, has become a director at St. Louis Bank.

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2018-12-05
The CFTC's plan to walk back rules for swap-trading platforms will give big banks a leg up and hurt asset managers looking for better prices and more transparency, according to Citadel Securities, one of the world's biggest trading firms.

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2018-12-05
Since banks are under constant attack by hackers, the startup XM Cyber is offering them a simulator that seeks to do its virtual worst in order to prevent a real breach.

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2018-12-05
While equity prices drop an average 5% at big banks, bosses express confidence in the U.S. economy; the bank appoints new managers in payments, consumer banking and marketing.

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2018-12-05
As we all know, the holiday season can be one of the most stressful times of the year.  The ad

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2018-12-05
As we all know, the holiday season can be one of the most stressful times of the year.  The a

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2018-12-05
Oftentimes, I am contacted by individuals who have been denied long term disability benefits. When questioned further, they are often unaware of the individual policy provisions.

Read More from: Young, Marr & Associates

2018-12-05
Bankruptcy is a very effective means of addressing many different types of debts and collection activities. One question that frequently arises in bankruptcy is what can be done about tax debt?

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2018-12-05
When: Effective January 1st, there is new help for Chapter 7 debtors who owe money to the City of Chicago for  parking tickets and related fines.  A new Ordinance, sponsored by Mayor Emanuel provides in part that: Payment Plan: An eligible bankrup
2018-12-05
Murals on the walls and pizza parties are just a couple of ways Studio Bank is trying to court music and entertainment clients as part of a broader niche-lending strategy.

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2018-12-05
A report released Tuesday echoes bankers’ arguments that the USPS is ill-equipped to manage the risks.

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2018-12-05
Having the Federal Reserve Board’s bank supervision chief at the helm the Financial Stability Board cements U.S. leadership on cross-border regulation.

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2018-12-05
Big-bank execs downplayed gloomy economic forecasts and said a commercial lending rally, niche M&A and smart tech spending will drive growth in 2019.

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2018-12-05
Whatever the central bank decides, it is sure to ruffle a lot of feathers in the industry.

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2018-12-05
The online lender has acquired NextGenVest, which uses AI and text messaging to advise high school and college students about getting loans.

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2018-12-04
The recent success in Claire’s Stores’ $2.1 billion restructuring reinforces the importance of a proactive approach to corporate governance for closely held or sponsor-owned portfolio companies.