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Capital One-Discover deal draws NY scrutiny

Payments Dive

New York Attorney General Letitia James is probing the proposed acquisition’s effects on competition, arguing “often vulnerable New Yorkers with subprime credit scores” could be negatively impacted.

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Capital One-Discover deal faces New York antitrust probe

American Banker

New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a state court for permission to issue subpoenas to Capital One as part of an ongoing antitrust probe by the state,

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Capital One Adding Innovation Staff in New York

Bank Innovation

Capital One Financial Corp. but it’s adding significant innovation staff to its New York office. may be based in McLean, Va., Job ads for more than a dozen positions in the Big Apple were recently posted, and quite a few of them directly relate to the bank’s innovation effort. Here are just a Read More.

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Bill to license commercial lenders proposed in New York

CFPB Monitor

New York Senator James Sanders Jr. recently proposed Senate Bill 1450A (“S1450”), which would require those making or soliciting “commercial financing products” in New York State to obtain a license and comply with specified requirements. Continue Reading

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Retailer New York & Co. Will Likely File For Bankruptcy

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The parent company of New York & Co. , said in its filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that there’s “substantial doubt” about its ability to do business, bankruptcy is “probable” without seeking bankruptcy protection, and “it does not have ability to raise additional capital at this time.”

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New York Sees Most Bank Branch Closures In US

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are closing branches, but the New York area is seeing more closures than most, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday (Feb. Capital One closed 72 branches and opened four, and also outfitted some sites with free Wi-Fi, power outlets, snack machines and coffee bars, according to Wisewage. Banks across the U.S.

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FTC Alleges New York Small-Business Lenders Deceived SMBs And Nonprofits

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The Federal Trade Commission sued two New York small-business lenders Wednesday (June 10) for allegedly using deceptive terms in loans to companies, nonprofits, religious groups and medical offices, and threatening violence and personal-asset seizures to collect funds. A 14-page complaint filed in the U.S.

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