While the Democratic debates have had little discussion about financial policy, the remaining presidential contenders have taken noteworthy positions on regulatory relief, antitrust rules and bankruptcy reform, among other issues. Here’s a rundown.
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Members of the House Financial Services Committee expressed concerns to SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza that the rule could harm poultry farmers.February 26
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Lineage Financial Network, led by former Franklin Financial CEO Richard Herrington, plans to acquire Sumner Bank and Citizens Bank.February 26
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At a credit union conference, Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., said Congress has "got to be pushing back" against the Current Expected Credit Losses standard, while Rep. Steve Stivers, R-Ohio, indicated that not all Republicans view the cannabis banking issue the same way.February 26
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Fintechs like LendingClub and Varo Money illustrate how the traditional financial system is changing. Banks that don’t rapidly evolve with technology will be obsolete.February 26
FounderPersonal Capital
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The debate centers on whether guidance on credit union-bank mergers is necessary.February 26
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With its expenses soaring, the Toronto company has taken a $250 million restructuring charge to cover severance from staff reductions.February 26
Multimedia
Aaron Klein, a fellow at the Brookings Institution, argues that the setup works well for those with money, but is very expensive for those on the lower end of the spectrum.
February 25
Finance and investment-related court cases
Tech firm accuses PNC of stealing trade secrets; online lender LendingClub agrees to acquire Radius Bank; questions arise whether regulators are turning more partisan; and more from this week's most-read stories.
February 21
Ally Financial's recently announced $2.65 billion cash-and-stock deal for CardWorks, which offers unsecured credit cards among other products, places a high price tag on a traditionally risky product.
February 21
Wells Fargo appears to be outpacing its rivals in the API race; CFPB's unexpected showdown with Citizens; Varo gets vital FDIC OK for bank charter; and more from this week's most-read stories.
February 14
Opinion
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President and CEOClearinghouse CDFIFebruary 25
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President and CEONational Association of Federally-Insured Credit UnionsFebruary 24
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ProfessorUniversity of PittsburghFebruary 21
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Senior FellowColumbia UniversityFebruary 20
Research
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An examination of potential sources of upheaval for the financial industry and ideas on how to adapt.January 9
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Tariffs and other macro factors have introduced new uncertainty into international trade.November 29
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Recent years have seen a transformation in credit-card customer acquisition. This report explores how consumers are interacting with the new expanse of marketing and acquisition channels and examines where opportunities and threats to issuers may lie.October 23
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Digital IDThe idea of a common digital identity for consumers has become more compelling amid the digitalization of the world's economy. Many bank and credit union executives consider it a natural fit, one the industry should be prepared to lead on.August 28
