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It's been a tough year for farmers, and lenders are looking for ways to help those borrowers offset sagging income.
October 7
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Earnings season is set to begin with a bang Oct. 14 when four of the six largest banking companies report. The next few weeks will likely bring a steady stream of lackluster commercial lending results, good news on energy and mortgage books and (thanks, Wells Fargo) a whole lot of scrutiny of cross-selling practices.
October 7
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureaus new regulation governing prepaid cards will disrupt consumer practices, drive up costs and wreak havoc on a fast-growing sector within the payments industry.
October 7
Consumers' Research -
Current proposals about what to do with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that still focus on a government-backed solution are misdirected.
October 7
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American Banker readers share their views on the most pressing banking topics of the week. Comments are excerpted from reader response sections of AmericanBanker.com articles and our social media platforms.
October 7
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HNA Group, one of China's most acquisitive conglomerates, agreed to buy CIT Group Inc.'s aircraft-leasing business for $10 billion, giving billionaire Chairman Chen Feng command over the biggest Chinese-owned fleet for rent.
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Two community banks have put forward plans for a speedier U.S. payment system. They're up against the industry's giants.
October 6 -
WASHINGTON A bipartisan group of House lawmakers on the financial services panel introduced legislation Wednesday that would help banks remotely open accounts.
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Bank of Commerce in Sarasota, Fla., will change hands following a bankruptcy auction.
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The Massachusetts banker is honored for her commitment to financial education and entrepreneurship.
October 6
