Community banking
The deal clears up a major source of uncertainty at the banking giant and is likely to lead the way for similar settlements between Fannie and other big mortgage originators.
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Washington's budget deal contained mixed news for banks; HSBC sought to downsize it branches; and rivals pushed ahead with efforts to replace bricks and mortar with phones and cameras.
January 4 -
In the most challenging banking environment in memory, BankUnited's John Kanas expects the winners to be those companies most adept at amassing capital, cutting costs and figuring out the innovation puzzle.
December 27
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The industry returned to sustainable (albeit tepid) profitability this year and housing appears to have bottomed. Regulatory fines and litigation continue to cast a pall on the future, however.
December 27 -
In a market where banks have been massively devalued, BankUnited's CEO says executives will have to focus on creating value over the next few years to sell at attractive prices.
December 26 -
UBS's guilty plea seen as "epic," small banks get a bit of good news, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau preps for a busy year.
December 21 -
Adding to a storehouse of capital and maintaining strong regulatory relationships are among the banking veteran's top priorities following a failed bid to sell his company in early 2012.
December 19 -
Bankers are applauding the opening salvo of a Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. bid to address community bank troubles. But they're also already asking what comes next.
December 19 -
Investors Bancorp's Kevin Cummings says the mutual thrift is ready to take the next step in its process of converting to a publicly owned company.
December 17 -
After doing two deals in 2012, Investors Bancorp's Kevin Cummings is ready to consider more worthwhile acquisitions.
December 17
