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Ally removes JPMorgan as an underwriter as it prepares for an IPO

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The U.S. Consumer Bureau announced that banks supervised by them may now face penalties if they mistreat clients during collection.
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Fiat and Peugeot entered into a US$900-million agreement to improve delivery van models. To cut costs in ageing delivery van models, Fiat SpA and PSA Peugeot Citroen has released its plans to invest more than EUR700 million (US$900 million) on new delivery van models over the next five years.