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The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Friday that the reduction in mortgage insurance premiums “has been suspended indefinitely.”

Bank consortium R3 CEV, one of the most well-funded blockchain working groups, has endured criticism for its meticulous process. But if blockchains are most valuable with a network effect, maybe forgoing some agility is worth the long while.

The auto lending group is touting loan growth of more than 16% for its CU partners throughout 2016.

This is the second consecutive year the credit union has returned dividends to members.

Windows smashed, no injuries reported.

American Express spend a record amount of marketing and promotions in 2016, following Costco's departure.

The parent of Alipay is also investigating uses for biometrics and artificial intelligence.

Payment companies and other financial institutions were victimized less than health care, educational institutions and government agencies.

Citizens Financial Group in Providence, R.I., reported bigger profits in the fourth quarter on the strength of loan growth and improvements in its loan yield.

On earnings calls this week CEOs expressed optimism for increased loan demand, a softer tone from regulators, a higher SIFI threshold and, potentially, a surge of interest in health savings accounts.