American Banker

Make BofA Disclose Lobbying Expenses, Glass Lewis Tells Shareholders
Risk & Compliance

Make BofA Disclose Lobbying Expenses, Glass Lewis Tells Shareholders

Absent improved accountability, bank assets could be used for objectives contrary to shareholder interests, the proxy advisor says.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 24, 2015
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Bull Market Coming to an End?
Risk Management

Bull Market Coming to an End?

The stock market upturn has persisted much longer and prices have risen much higher than most historical bull markets, says an OFR study.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 23, 2015
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House Bill Would Quantify Taxpayer Support of Banks
Risk Management

House Bill Would Quantify Taxpayer Support of Banks

HR 888 would force the Federal Reserve to measure the financial benefits that banks receive from being 'too big to fail,' says one of the bill's authors.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 11, 2015
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Will a Forecast Discrepancy Hurt JPMorgan Chase?
Risk Management

Will a Forecast Discrepancy Hurt JPMorgan Chase?

If there were a severe economic shock, JPMorgan Chase's revenue would be much lower, says the Federal Reserve, than the bank itself is forecasting.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 10, 2015
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What’s Ahead for Lending Club and OnDeck
Risk Management

What’s Ahead for Lending Club and OnDeck

Online lenders will have to overcome many stumbling blocks, like vulnerability to economic fluctuations, says one banker.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 13, 2015
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