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SEC charges 2 ex-Wells Fargo executives with misleading investors
The regulator settled charges against former CEO John Stumpf for $2.5 million, and will litigate fraud charges against former community bank chief Carrie Tolstedt in court in connection to the bank's 2016 fake accounts scandal.
By Anna Hrushka • Nov. 13, 2020 -
Goldman’s 60 new partners are fewer, more diverse than in years past
Thirty-two (53%) are white men, the slightest representation on record for that group. CEO David Solomon opened new investment perks to partners this year, but aimed to keep the list tight while recognizing more than just traders.
By Dan Ennis • Nov. 13, 2020 -
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Banks are enthusiastic about AI’s promises. But can they get customers on board, and will regulators let the innovation happen?
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Twitter to invest $100M in CDFIs in effort to combat racial wealth gap
The social media giant follows a growing number of corporations, including Netflix and PayPal, that have embarked on similar initiatives to funnel more capital to Black and Latinx financial institutions and businesses.
By Anna Hrushka • Nov. 13, 2020 -
Deutsche researchers propose 5% tax on remote workers, post-pandemic
The tax could generate $48 billion a year, which could fund $1,500 grants for 29 million lower earners in the U.S., the researchers said.
By Dan Ennis • Nov. 13, 2020 -
Lenders face tough decisions as commercial bankruptcy filings mount
"What I think might be the surprise of 2021 to lenders is the value of their collateral is going to be less than what they think it is, at least in the distressed spaces," attorney Jim Lodoen said.
By Anna Hrushka • Nov. 12, 2020 -
JPMorgan drops from top of FSB's list of systemically important banks
The lower ranking means any instability at the largest U.S. bank puts the global financial system at less risk. Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo also ranked less risky, according to the panel's assessment Wednesday.
By Dan Ennis • Nov. 12, 2020 -
Fifth Third CFO leaves for BMO, prompting C-suite shuffle
Tayfun Tuzun is the second C-suite exec to leave the Cincinnati-based bank in the past two weeks. Executive Vice President Philip McHugh left Oct. 26 and is subsequently suing the bank for age discrimination.
By Jane Thier • Nov. 11, 2020 -
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Bank executives, trade groups react to Biden-Harris victory
Several bank and credit union trade groups, as well as top bank executives, not waiting on a Trump concession, have released statements and congratulatory posts on the highly contested 2020 election.
By Anna Hrushka • Nov. 9, 2020 -
Capital One, JPMorgan Chase top J.D. Power's small-business satisfaction survey
Businesses that were approved for PPP funding rated their satisfaction at 838 points out of 1,000, while those whose applications were denied — or still pending when the data was collected — rated it 796.
By Dan Ennis • Nov. 3, 2020 -
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Wells Fargo picks Capital One executive to head diversity efforts
The appointment comes after CEO Charlie Scharf apologized for citing a shortage of diverse talent when aiming to double Black leadership at the bank. The Labor Department has questioned that initiative.
By Anna Hrushka • Nov. 3, 2020 -
Pandemic could accelerate de novos' profitability timeline, experts say
Customers' increased adoption of digital banking amid the pandemic, and the realization banks can operate with less physical space, have enabled de novos to tailor their operating models to a new normal, one attorney said.
By Anna Hrushka • Oct. 30, 2020 -
Bank of America ends $200 pandemic pay for front-line workers
The nation's second-largest bank will continue to give employees $100 per day for child or elder care. The move comes as TD Bank promises $500 bonuses to about 90,000 workers for their pandemic efforts.
By Anna Hrushka • Updated Oct. 30, 2020 -
Truist's new CMO looks to 'meet the moment where it is'
A big challenge is ensuring the bank's tone and narrative "fits where all of us are as a community," said Vinoo Vijay, who previously held marketing roles at H&R Block, TD Bank, Ally Financial, Bank of America and FedEx.
By Anna Hrushka • Oct. 27, 2020 -
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Fifth Third names president, sparking succession speculation
Impending retirements and health crises among top executives at two of the nation's four largest banks have made succession top of mind in the past year.
By Dan Ennis • Oct. 27, 2020 -
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Wells Fargo looks to offload non-core businesses
Among the units on the chopping block include asset management and a corporate-trust unit. Wells Fargo sold its student-loan portfolio in December and decided to keep its private-label credit-card unit.
By Dan Ennis • Updated Feb. 10, 2021 -
Senate bill would expand Civil Rights Act to bar discrimination at banks
Senators cited a June article in The New York Times recounting Black people's experiences being turned away or accused of fraud while trying to make simple transactions, such as to cash a check or withdraw funds.
By Anna Hrushka • Oct. 22, 2020 -
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Regulators finalize rule requiring big banks to keep year's worth of liquidity
Most of the nation's 20 largest banks already meet the rule's demands, regulators said. However, at least one bank — unidentified — needs to come up by 8%.
By Anna Hrushka • Oct. 21, 2020 -
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Regulators close Florida's First City Bank, 2020's 3rd bank failure
The bank's chairman and CEO in January attributed its struggles to the 2008 financial crisis and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
By Anna Hrushka • Oct. 19, 2020 -
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First Citizens Bank, CIT announce $2.2B all-stock merger
The FDIC and Federal Reserve extended through Feb. 22 the public comment period concerning a deal that would create the nation's 19th-largest bank, with nearly $110 billion in assets.
By Dan Ennis • Updated Feb. 1, 2021 -
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Truist posts $1.1B profit, continues merger-related job cuts and branch closures
The Charlotte, North Carolina-based bank cut 769 jobs during the third quarter and plans to close 104 branches in December and January, it said Thursday.
By Anna Hrushka • Oct. 15, 2020 -
Citi drops lawsuit against second Revlon creditor after $900M errant payment
The bank said it's "pleased" that Investcorp has returned a reported $18.9 million share of the overpayment for which Citi is taking a dozen companies to court. A trial on the remaining claims is set for Dec. 9.
By Dan Ennis • Oct. 15, 2020 -
Wells Fargo fires up to 125 employees over misuse of EIDL aid
The terminations come a month after fellow banking titan JPMorgan Chase launched an internal investigation that found more than 500 of its employees accessed the program's funds, though dozens shouldn't have.
By Dan Ennis • Oct. 15, 2020 -
Bank of America profit tumbles 16% despite consumer spending rebound
Profit has fallen 15% or more for the third straight quarter at the nation's second-largest bank, but loan-loss set-asides, at $1.4 billion, are down 73% from three months earlier.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • Oct. 14, 2020 -
PNC sees bump in Q3 revenue as bank reaches 'stable reserve levels'
After padding its loan-loss reserves over the past two quarters, the Pittsburgh-based lender set aside $2.4 billion less than it did in the previous three months.
By Anna Hrushka • Oct. 14, 2020
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