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The bank, which donated a total of $1.6 million in 2020 and 2021, endowed the new organization with $4 million.
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The addition of one new prohibition order from the National Credit Union Administration brings the year's total to 25.
December 30 -
The National Credit Union Administration has given its first guidance on handling Bitcoin and other digital assets in an effort to encourage credit unions to work with fintechs to offer new services.
December 30 -
Spain’s biggest lender accidentally made a second payment to about 75,000 people and firms who had been due payments from businesses with accounts at its U.K. unit.
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Barry Nelson will step down as the president and CEO in April.
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Biden administration appointees moved quickly to highlight climate change risks and unwind Trump-era regulatory relief and housing finance measures. These regulators and lawmakers will have a seat at the table as the progressive shift in banking policy continues.
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During the pandemic, consumers have become more willing to do their food shopping remotely. Companies like LG and Blue Apron are building on that interest through the addition of networked technology, mobile apps or card rewards.
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Large banks explored the concept more than five years ago before quietly moving on. The advent of stablecoins and general acceptance of blockchains have helped make it more practical for some regionals.
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Shares of Medallion Financial plunged Wednesday after U.S. regulators accused the New York-based lender to taxi drivers of seeking to illegally boost its stock price amid intense competition from Uber Technologies and Lyft.
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The community bank leverage ratio is set to revert to its prepandemic level of 9% on Jan. 1. Bankers say the move is premature and are supporting a bill that would keep the ratio at or below 8.5% through 2024.
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It's easy for banks to get caught up in the hype around cryptocurrency, but instead of rushing in they should take time to assess how the technology will best meet their own needs and those of their customers.
December 29
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Germany’s finance watchdog fined Deutsche Bank 8.66 million euros ($9.8 million) over its handling of submissions for Euribor, a reference rate at the heart of a scandal that rocked the industry.
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Many previously unbanked consumers are flocking to the banks that provide accounts with no overdraft or debit card fees and minimum opening balances of $25, according to a new report from the St. Louis Fed.
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The community bank said it would will not renew their employment contracts, which terminate March 20, but that it intends to keep them as executives.
December 28 -
Alliance Data Systems, which saw key clients like Pier 1 Imports shuttered during the pandemic, has diversified into buy now/pay later loans and other credit products it offers to consumers directly and through merchants.
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The combined entity would operate under the Genisys name and hold roughly $4 billion of assets.
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The $50 million subordinated debt issuance is large for a credit union and likely the first of its kind to receive an investment-grade rating. It comes days before a National Credit Union Administration rule will take effect to enable a wider range of credit unions to raise capital through debt offerings.
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The credit union is looking for its next leader after longtime CEO Bill Lawton announced he will retire this summer.
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