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As the House Financial Services Committee prepares to hold a hearing Thursday on oversight of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the exact focus of the hearing remains somewhat in flux.

The senator’s bill to reform the 40-year-old law and expand housing investments could gain clout as Democrats look to pick up congressional seats and she eyes a presidential run.

Large retailers want the right to reject rewards cards at the point of sale to avoid higher swipe fees; Germany's financial regulator appoints an auditor to monitor the Deutsche Bank's progress.

JPMorgan's chief cautioned against expanded regulation for big companies, arguing that businesses contribute to the economy.

It will also invest in mortgage and small-business lending and in neighborhood revitalization efforts there. The moves are part of a nationwide expansion by the largest U.S. bank.

Strong leadership requires not only having the best data available — it also involves “connecting the dots,” according to Barbara Desoer, CEO of Citibank.

A promotion to CFO in March, which made Dukes the first woman to hold that job in the company's 127-year history, was in large part a recognition of a job exceptionally well done in her previous role as head of commercial and business banking.

"Normal system upgrade" knocks out SunTrust's online- and mobile-banking ops; "just a matter of time" before Amazon, Google enter mortgages; Wells Fargo looking for Tim Sloan's replacement?; and more from this week's most-read stories.

The comments by Tim Sloan, 58, came after reports that the Wells board may be looking to replace him.

The agency wants more information as it conducts fair-lending exams, but conflicting statutes make writing a data collection rule difficult.