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Battle for Talent Heats Up as Digital Banking Becomes Paramount

American Banker

It all shows scoring top digital talent has become vital to the largest banks as mobile becomes their future. Citigroup lost a big technology executive last week and hired another from JPMorgan Chase. Then word surfaced that JPMorgan had decided to replace that exec anyway and a successor was ready to go.

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Citi Recruits JPM's Gavin Michael to Lead Consumer Technology

American Banker

Gavin Michael, head of digital banking for JPMorgan Chase's retail unit, is moving to Citigroup.

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Fifth Third to Shed 44 More Branches

American Banker

Fifth Third Bancorp said Tuesday that it plans to close 44 branches, a cost-cutting move that follows its recent shutdown of more than 100 branches.

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Doing More with Smaller Branches at Citizens Financial

American Banker

The bank, which operates in 12 states, is bringing customers in the door even as it cuts its retail square footage by half. The offer of a financial "checkup" that tens of thousands of people have accepted.

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50 Schools Now Call PNC Their 'Official' Bank

American Banker

PNC Financial Services Group has been named the official bank of the University of Kentucky, its 50th such partnership with a college or university.

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Fast-Decision Online Lending Spooks BB&T

American Banker

The regional bank has extensively studied the viability of such platforms, but has been unable to develop a plan to fits its risk appetite.

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Direct-Banking 'Architect' Now Retail Head at Associated of Wis.

American Banker

Tischler to the newly created position of director of retail banking. Associated Banc-Corp in Green Bay, Wis., has promoted Brent R.

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