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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.
February 24
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The card brand and bank will offer lending and prepaid cards to a traditionally underserved demographic.
February 23
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Hadley Robbins succeeded Melanie Dressel, who died unexpectedly on Sunday. Columbia will begin a search for a permanent CEO.
February 23
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The prepaid card issuer has been striving to overcome the setback it suffered from the discontinuation of a popular product in 2015.
February 22
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Although much of banking is cautiously optimistic about the Trump presidency, the financial firms and organizations that serve the unbanked see the election as a mixed bag at best so far.
February 22
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The U.K. challenger bank will reportedly bring the singer on as a brand ambassador, with an option to acquire a stake in the company.
February 22
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Tala, based in Santa Monica, Calif., makes its loan decisions after analyzing data on the mobile phones of users in Kenya and the Philippines.
February 22
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First half: Brett King says the OCC fintech charter is overdue. Second half: fintech and refugees.
February 20
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking feedback on the benefits and risks of using alternative data sources, such as rent or utility payments, that would allow lenders to build a credit history for unbanked consumers.
February 16
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NCUA has opened its first round of CDFI certification for the new year.
February 13
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Supporters of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, a Treasury program, are weighing the potential for budget cuts against the administration's interest in creating jobs and helping low-income communities.
February 10
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James Lally will succeed Peter Benoist as CEO of the $4.1 billion-asset company at its annual meeting this spring.
February 10
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The story of MPESA, Kenya’s mobile money system, and how it came to partner with banks to give all people access to financial services.
February 9
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Supporters of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, a Treasury program, are weighing the potential for budget cuts against the administration's interest in creating jobs and helping low-income communities.
February 9 -
Elizabeth Warren getting shushed on the Senate floor gives her a much bigger (and wildly enthusiastic) audience for her message; ETFs set an example in female leadership for all of financial services; and more.
February 9
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The bank's board is considering whether to withhold bonuses for CEO Tim Sloan and Chief Financial Officer John Shrewsberry.
February 8
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The moves show a commitment to bigger markets and make it easier for analysts and investors to visit management.
February 7
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They are not a number to be pushed through an algorithm. They are people, each with unique goals and stories.
February 2
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Customers Bancorp says it expects to announce a deal to divest its BankMobile unit within 60 days. It could be an attractive target for a bank with strong loan demand.
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Wealthsimple is backed by the same investor, Power Financial, that last year injected $75 million into Personal Capital.
January 24
