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Scale Matters … But Smart Matters More

Gonzobanker

A recent round of bank merger announcements and the marquee Capital One/Discover deal illustrate this mantra’s popularity. An exercise Cornerstone likes to conduct: Take a look at the top 20% of the bank’s headcount and review comp and bonus in descending order. Why is this important?

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Connecticut federal court allows CFPB claims to proceed against mortgage company and principals for alleged licensing and other violations

CFPB Monitor

A Connecticut federal district court has refused to dismiss claims filed by the CFPB against a mortgage company and three of its principals for alleged Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Mortgage Act and Practice (MAP) Rule, and Consumer Financial Protection Act (CFPA) violations.

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Bank Earnings Are Toast – It’s Time to Take Bold Action

Gonzobanker

25% 140 banks will have capital levels that have fallen below 8%. So far, bankers have taken comfort in the soundbite that “this crisis is different” because of the strong capital levels and risk management rigor that has developed since the Great Recession. Practice the art of surgical lending. Ready … break! “In

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