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Speaking at the Brookings Institution Friday morning, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau director Rohit Chopra warned that, absent intervention, the U.S. payments system could evolve to resemble that of China, where commerce and payments are deeply intertwined.
October 6
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First Citizens extends its brand to CIT business lines, Discover launches TV campaign for debit account, Southern Michigan Bancorp announces leadership transition and more in the weekly banking news roundup.
October 6
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Regulatory scrutiny of bank-fintech partnerships has steadily increased, putting more pressure on companies like Synapse.
October 6
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If the industry keeps consolidating at its current rate, there will be roughly 500 banks in 20 years. That will likely mean the loss of competition and choice for customers in some markets.
October 6
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Credit cards and auto loans both showed weakness in the second quarter, leading to an uptick in delinquencies and charge-offs for U.S. credit unions.
October 6
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Following the end of a long moratorium for federal student loan borrowers, monthly payments are expected to total $18 billion. Much of that money will come from checking and savings accounts, which will put more pressure on banks' deposit bases.
October 5
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Stacy Critzer is Chief Human Resources Officer at Unanet, a Northern Virginia company that creates business software solutions for government contractors, architecture, engineering, construction and professional services firms.
October 5
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The Federal Reserve vice chair for supervision said advancements in technology could put banks in a "constant struggle" to stay ahead of hackers and other bad actors.
October 5
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Employees are more likely to view diverse and inclusive environments as healthier places to work, according to new research presented at American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking conference.
October 5
