Steven A. Sugarman

Founder

Regulation and compliance

It's a new day for lenders serving minority and low-income communities

New federal standards for responsible lending should trigger a surge of new capital into underserved communities, as concerns about reputational risk are allayed.

By Steven A. Sugarman

January 15

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Regulators must reject the Capital One-Discover deal

If Capital One successfully buys Discover Financial Services, it would create an entity with an enormous amount of power. That could lead to abuses of vulnerable consumers.

By Alexa Philo

4h ago
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Regulatory pitfalls abound in Capital One's bid to buy Discover

The decision will turn on whether regulators think the merged company would lessen competition or pose a significant threat to the broader economy if it runs into financial distress.

By Ravieshwar Singh

May 4
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Columbia struggled after Umpqua merger. Is the math starting to work?

The combination of two Pacific Northwest banks was supposed to create a regional powerhouse, but rising deposit costs have stung. CEO Clint Stein says he's "laser-focused" on making Columbia a top performer again.

By Polo Rocha

May 3