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NEW YORK--A federal judge in New York has allowed key discrimination claims to proceed against TD Bank in a proposed class action brought by former Chinese and Chinese American employees who allege the bank targeted them as it responded to federal anti-money laundering investigations.

CHICAGO— New federal student loan rules that took effect July 1 are expected to reshape how millions of Americans finance higher education, potentially driving more borrowers toward private lenders while increasing the need for stronger underwriting, according to TransUnion.

WASHINGTON—Federal banking regulators have unveiled new procedures for handling highly sensitive information during bank examinations, allowing institutions to designate certain data and documents for enhanced security protections in an effort to reduce cybersecurity risks while preserving supervisory access.