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Thomas O'Brien will take the helm at Sterling Bancorp, which is dealing with internal control issues and probes by the OCC and Justice Department into its mortgage operations.

Several Senate Banking Committee members from both parties are facing tough reelection challenges in a year when control of the entire chamber — and the banking policy agenda — may be up for grabs.

Nearly half the nation's state regulators have agreed to a new multistate licensing business for money servicers, including fintechs.

Bills to fix the National Flood Insurance Program and combat the money-laundering risks from shell companies enjoyed bipartisan support during a House Financial Services Committee debate.

Executives urged the consumer bureau at a public meeting to keep a closer eye on artificial intelligence innovations developed by fintech firms that are subject to less regulation.

The midterm elections virtually eliminate the chance that progress will be made on financial services legislation.

The focus since the 2016 election on easing rules, tax cuts and expanding access to credit is about to be turned on its head.

A man from Hialeah, Fla., will face sentencing in November after pleading guilty to conspiracy in an $8 million mortgage and tax-refund scheme.

Shares of the Providence, R.I., company plunged Monday after a news report that it faces possible legal risks from the latest charges filed against Paul Manafort, the former campaign manager for President Trump.

Reporting requirements for title insurers and agents have been expanded to cover more types of high-end real estate transactions, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network said.