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The 2018 GonzoBanker Awards

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GonzoBankers, 2018 has been a troublesome year. about the best and worst in banking for 2018 and get fired up to start again in ’19. Ladies and gentlemen, we bring you the 2018 GonzoBanker Awards ! Although all banks faced stock headwinds in 2018, we give the nod to William Demchak at PNC Financial Services.

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Banking Regulation Predictions 2018:  U.S. Reform Takes Off

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Department of the Treasury accompanied by recommendations for significant regulatory reforms, and major changes in leadership (and vision) at many of the federal banking agencies. Despite a deep partisan divide, look for this bill (perhaps with a few additional tweaks) to make it to the finish line in the first quarter of 2018.

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Deutsche Bank Accounting Head Stands Aside Over Wirecard Scandal

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Before moving over to Duetsche Bank in 2018, Loetscher had previously been in charge of auditing Wirecard at EY, where he worked for over 20 years. 9) that it had reviewed an email to Deutsch Bank staff announcing that Brigitte Bomm, global head of tax, would replace Loetscher effective immediately. The FT reported Wednesday (Dec.

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Far Point Merges With Global Blue In $2.6B Deal

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billion merger deal with Switzerland’s tourism shopping tax refund company Global Blue , earning it a listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the companies announced Thursday (Jan. Global Blue runs airport kiosks and storefronts that enable shoppers to get sales tax refunds when they return home.

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India Moves To Outlaw Cryptocurrencies

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A panel meant to draft cryptocurrency regulation legislation was formed last year under the leadership of Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg, and many government departments in India support the ban. Patil told the victims that the KBC coin was worth $0.0056, but that it would rise to $1 by March of 2018.

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Acquire or Be Acquired 2018: Breaks, Bulls and Business Models

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Nothing seems to put a bounce in a banker’s step more than a tax break and regulatory relief, and this bountiful energy was radiating at Bank Director’s annual “mecca” for bank M&A in Phoenix last week – Acquire or be Acquired. 2018 Strategies for Bank Execs. For those in the know – simply AOBA. 3: Business Model. Related Videos.

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Financial Brand Forum 2018: 7 Takeaways in 7 Minutes

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At least one mid-size bank showed up with its entire exec leadership team AND board of directors. Banks should engage customers digitally and write about “helping customers with their taxes or something [valuable]… earning the right to promote.” Everybody’s in The Game. Instead, I just put my phone down. For at least 30 seconds.

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