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    Cambridge Savings Bank launches digital bank to expand national reach

    The Massachusetts-based bank said its "Ivy Bank" platform has been in the works for the past two years and will aim to compete with other digital-only banks in the marketplace.

    By July 19, 2021
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    Wells Fargo lays out two-wave strategy for office return

    Operations and call center workers will return to the office Sept. 7. Technology, corporate and back-office workers will return in October. And some New York- and North Carolina-based bankers will be invited back Aug. 2.

    By Updated July 27, 2021
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    Top 5 stories from Banking Dive

    Everything old is new again. One year after Citi’s reorganization, progress comes in “fits and starts.” Meanwhile, a contentious proposed rule is generating “voluminous” feedback after 14 months.

    By Banking Dive staff
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    The frictionless customer journey in banking starts with text messaging

    Find out how to create the frictionless digital banking experience customers now expect.

    July 19, 2021
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    SAFE Banking secondary to comprehensive pot reform, Senate Democrats say

    The new bill, unveiled Wednesday, could become a setback for the future of the SAFE Banking Act, after lawmakers said the comprehensive reform would take priority over the more narrow banking bill.

    By July 16, 2021
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    Truist reports 73% Q2 profit amid loan-loss reserve release

    "To thrive in today's world requires a deep commitment to continuously re-evaluating yesterday's activities and expenses associated with that, so that we can afford to invest in new activities for today's demands," CEO Kelly King said.

    By July 15, 2021
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    U.S. Bank sees Q2 profit nearly triple to just under $2B

    The bank released fewer loan-loss reserves than in the first quarter, dropping net income in the shorter term. But the push and pull of loans and deposits appeared to reveal a recovering consumer base.

    By July 15, 2021
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    Wells Fargo charges ahead to $6B Q2 profit

    A $1.6 billion loan-loss reserve release — and an 8.3% drop in noninterest expenses, buoyed by a 5,000-person headcount cut — drove the bank's surge.

    By July 14, 2021
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    Bank of America's Q2 profit soars as low interest rates dent revenue

    A $2.2 billion loan-loss reserve release buoyed the nation's second-largest bank as it anticipates an economic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

    By July 14, 2021
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    Citi's Q2 profit jumps more than fivefold, but revenue slumps

    "While we have to be mindful of the unevenness in the recovery globally, we are optimistic about the momentum ahead," CEO Jane Fraser said Wednesday.

    By July 14, 2021
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    Overdraft alternatives

    Frost Bank gives direct deposit customers early paycheck access

    The product follows an overdraft grace feature the bank rolled out in April that gives direct deposit enrollees protection when they overdraw their checking accounts on transactions up to $100.

    By July 13, 2021
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    JPMorgan's Q2 profit more than doubles amid slight drop in revenue

    The bank said its reserves for credit losses remain at $22.6 billion, an amount CFO Jeremy Barnum said reflects the remaining uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic and the shape of the economic recovery.

    By July 13, 2021
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    Deep Dive // Overdraft alternatives

    Rethinking overdraft

    While many stakeholders would agree banks need to revamp the fee-based model, it remains to be seen whether change will come through legislation or the market.

    By July 12, 2021
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    U.S. Bank boosts unit to advise local governments on asset management

    The deal to acquire PFM Asset Management for an undisclosed sum is at least the second move in the past seven months aimed at bolstering the Minneapolis-based bank's noninterest income.

    By July 12, 2021
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    Biden executive orders target bank mergers, financial data sharing

    One measure requires the Justice Department and bank regulators to update guidelines to boost merger scrutiny, while another encourages the CFPB to issue rules giving customers greater access to their financial data.

    By July 9, 2021
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    Billie Jean King-backed de novo to open this fall

    Chicago-based First Women's Bank said it raised more than $30 million through its private placement offering with the support of an investor group including Bank of America, Fidelity Investments and the tennis legend.

    By July 8, 2021
  • Chime customers file hundreds of CFPB complaints over locked accounts: report

    In an attempt to root out fraud related to government-backed pandemic aid, the fintech may have inadvertently closed hundreds of legitimate customer accounts, ProPublica reported Tuesday.

    By July 7, 2021
  • Chime, Current lead US banking app downloads in first half of 2021: report

    The top 10 digital-first banking apps in the U.S. recorded 16.33 million installs during the first half of 2021, according to a report that indicated European neobanks are lagging their U.S.-based competitors in market share gains.

    By July 6, 2021
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    Fintech Karat aims to become influencers' bank, raises $26M

    The company plans to move beyond credit cards and offer a suite of tools, including bank accounts and tax preparation services, for the creator economy.

    By July 2, 2021
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    Column // Return to the office

    Banks prepare for 2021's second act with office-return, banker-pay pledges

    Like any good drama, last week provided a recap of several long-running narratives in banking before the industry launches into 2021's latter half.

    By July 2, 2021
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    Wealth management fintech gets boost from Florida community bank

    A $2.5 million investment from Coral Gables-based Amerant Bank accounted for half of a Series A funding round for Marstone, whose CEO says the pandemic has accelerated every institution's digital roadmap.

    By June 30, 2021
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    JPMorgan Chase eyes 3rd fintech acquisition in the past year

    The latest tie-up follows a busy year of deal activity for the U.S.'s largest bank, which is also eyeing growth opportunities in the U.K. and Brazil.

    By June 29, 2021
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    Overdraft alternatives

    TD Bank introduces no overdraft-fee account, revises overdraft policy

    The account comes with a $4.95 monthly fee. The bank, effective in August, will increase its overdraft threshold to $10 and reduce the number of times a customer can be charged an overdraft fee from five per day to three.

    By June 28, 2021
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    Neobanks expand, add products for US immigrant market

    Majority secured $19 million in seed funding to help it expand nationally. Remitly's Passbook debuted a series of new features. And Fair officially launched.

    By June 25, 2021
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    Timing is right for overdraft legislation, lawmaker says

    Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-NY, who has introduced the Overdraft Protection Act every Congress since 2009, said the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for more transparency in banks' overdraft practices.

    By June 24, 2021
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    HSBC to sell French retail banking operations to Cerberus-backed entity

    Europe's largest lender expects to take a $3 billion hit as part of the deal, which is set to close during the first half of 2023.

    By June 21, 2021