In|Vest 2018 Direct

Investors homed in on the benefits of positive economic data for lenders, rather than the possibility of a strong job market delaying interest rate cuts that would help to lower deposit costs and boost credit demand.

This year a California bank takes the No. 1 spot on American Banker's annual list of the best performing community banks.

Though hard times put a dent in profitability, asset quality and net interest margin continued to shine among the list of the best performing publicly traded community banks.

During New York Community Bancorp's annual shareholder meeting, executives reiterated their mission to restore value in the beleaguered Long Island-based company. Questions from shareholders suggested at least some discontent following a capital influx that significantly diluted their position in the company.

Speakers from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, JPMorgan Chase and more outlined the ways they are hunting for much-needed technology talent, from pooled efforts to recruiting outside of the country.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., a powerful member of the Senate Banking Committee's progressive wing, said that the Federal Home Loan banks have "failed to deliver on their housing and community development mission."

Comerica Bank has agreed to a proposed settlement of fraud claims after denying refunds to Direct Express beneficiaries who alleged money was stolen from their prepaid accounts. In the past month, beneficiaries have been sent postcards announcing the settlement.

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