Italy's BPER Banca posts double-digit net profit growth

Key insight: House Republicans are proposing to overhaul the CFPB’s funding structure.  What’s at stake: The package includes a number of reforms wanted by banks, including limiting some of the bureau’s authority to regulate “abusive” practices and providing a safe harbor for some small dollar lending products offered by depository institutions.  Forward look: The package…

Zions Bancorporation, National Association has declared the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of the agency lending platform belonging to Basis Multifamily Finance I, LLC, a subsidiary of Basis Investment Group, LLC, collectively referred to as “Basis,” which operates as a national commercial real estate debt and equity investment platform. Harris Simmons, Chairman and…

The US Bradley Fighting Vehicles were visible on the horizon as they raced toward the city. Smoke, deployed to conceal movement, formed wisps around the outskirts. Assault forces, preparing to storm the enemy stronghold, gathered on the northern edge, navigating barbed wire, cars, and concrete blocks — enemy obstacles meant to slow the assault down….

Frequent travellers and families looking to reduce airport lounge expenses may have a new credit card option, with AU Small Finance Bank and Paytm announcing a lifetime-free RuPay credit card that offers up to 12 complimentary family lounge visits a year.   The Paytm AU SFB Credit Card, announced on October 21, combines rewards on…

Someone buying their second home can sometimes qualify as a first-time homebuyer. Someone who has never purchased a home can sometimes fail to qualify. That apparent contradiction is the result of Canada’s patchwork of first-time homebuyer programs, each with its own eligibility rules. Depending on the program, what matters may be whether you owned a…