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Banks typically don't offer loans to cash-strapped consumers, and are poorly positioned to start doing so on an emergency basis — unless the government steps in to help.March 13
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Noah Wilcox, a fourth-generation banker, says community banks are well positioned to provide stability and capital in underserved markets during uncertain times.March 10
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First American Bank agreed to cover costs incurred by the Iowa Division in Banking, while the regulator made it clear that the accord would not set a precedent for future credit union-bank deals.March 9
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Credit unions could be feeling some of the heat from critics of their bank takeovers, or simply gearing up for another round of activity.February 27
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The banking group issued lawmakers a guide on questions to ask as credit union executives visit Capitol Hill for two days.February 26
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The debate centers on whether guidance on credit union-bank mergers is necessary.February 26
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Though the agency plans to give more credit unions authority to issue subordinated debt, limited investor appetite and other factors could hamper activity.February 25
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The author of a recent op-ed fails to realize that making credit unions pay corporate taxes would drive up costs for customers and weaken the economy.February 24
President and CEONational Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions
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The credit union regulator's portfolio sale dashed the hopes of a group of New York taxi drivers looking for relief.February 20
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The entire banking industry needs to join the fight instead of waiting for Congress to act.February 14
President and CEOFlorida Bankers Association
