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McHenry: Biden Created ‘Perfect Storm’ for Banking Crisis

McHenry: Biden Created ‘Perfect Storm’ for Banking Crisis
McHenry: Biden Created ‘Perfect Storm’ for Banking Crisis
May 17, 2023  |  Bank Regulation

A top House Republican says White House “mismanagement” helped trigger the recent banking crisis. Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) chairs the House Financial Services Committee, which...

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Report: JPMorgan Chase Not Looking to Buy Another Bank
Report: JPMorgan Chase Not Looking to Buy Another Bank
May 16, 2023  |  Partnerships

It’s “unlikely” J.P. Morgan Chase would acquire another struggling bank. That was J.P. Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon’s answer to a question asked Tuesday (May 16) during the...

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NY Fed Study: Small Lenders Weathered the Banking Crisis
NY Fed Study: Small Lenders Weathered the Banking Crisis
May 11, 2023  |  Banking

Smaller lenders emerged from the recent banking crisis relatively unscathed, according to new research. A study released Thursday (May 11) by the New York Fed...

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Jamie Dimon: ‘It’s Going to Get Worse’ for Banks
Jamie Dimon: ‘It’s Going to Get Worse’ for Banks
May 11, 2023  |  Banking

The head of America’s biggest bank is predicting tough times for his industry. At least as far as regulations go. “I think it’s going to...

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Blackstone Wants to Partner with Regional Banks in Loan Originations
Blackstone Wants to Partner with Regional Banks in Loan Originations
May 11, 2023  |  Banking

Blackstone wants to give regional banks more lending power ahead of a looming credit crunch. Jon Gray, president of the private equity giant, told the...

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Report: FDIC Rescues Create ‘Vicious Cycle’ for Future Bank Purchases
Report: FDIC Rescues Create ‘Vicious Cycle’ for Future Bank Purchases
May 07, 2023  |  Banking

Do banks need to fail — and get government help — before buyers come forward? A report by Reuters Friday (May 5) citing industry sources said...

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SEC Reportedly Investigating Alleged Insider Trading at First Republic Bank
SEC Reportedly Investigating Alleged Insider Trading at First Republic Bank
May 05, 2023  |  Banking

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly investigating whether there was insider trading at First Republic Bank. The investigation focuses on trades that now-former executives made before...

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SVB’s Former Owner May Have to Wait to Claim $2 Billion
SVB’s Former Owner May Have to Wait to Claim $2 Billion
May 04, 2023  |  Legal & Regulation

SVB Financial wants to collect $2 billion it is owed. The FDIC says: Wait your turn. The company, which owned the failed Silicon Valley Bank, hopes...

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