What We're Reading
Industry reads hand-picked by our editors
Oct 30, 2025
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Financial Times
How a flashy Utah-based leasing firm lent billions to First Brands
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The Wall Street Journal
JPMorgan Tokenizes Private-Equity Fund on Its Own Blockchain
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Reuters
State Street takes US fund arm out of climate group
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Bloomberg
Fed to End Balance Sheet Runoff Dec. 1 Amid Rising Funding Costs
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CNBC
There were two Fed dissenters: Miran wanted a bigger cut and Schmid voted for no easing at all
Oct 29, 2025
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Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley Buys EquityZen in First Deal for CEO Ted Pick
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The Wall Street Journal
Big Banks Are Fighting a New $10 Million FDIC Cap
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Financial Times
Citi probe did not interview women who complained about executive’s conduct
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American Banker
OCC proposes rescinding recovery plan rule for mid-sized banks
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Reuters
US consumer finance watchdog formally kills Biden-era bad actor registry
Oct 28, 2025
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American Banker
Banks make the case for ‘single, risk-based’ capital standard
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CNBC
‘We’re trying to shame them’: Upstart activist investors target America’s underperforming banks
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The Wall Street Journal
Tom Hayes, Face of Libor Scandal, Sues UBS for $400 Million
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Bloomberg
Citi Looks to AI to Help Bosses Write Performance Reviews
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Financial Times
BNP Paribas hit by €190mn charge due to fraud case
Oct 27, 2025
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Financial Times
JPMorgan offers staff AI chatbot to help write performance reviews
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Bloomberg
UBS Applies for Broader US Banking License Amid Growth Ambitions
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American Banker
With problems behind it, Home BancShares preps for a deal
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CNBC
HSBC to recognize $1.1 billion provision in third quarter after court ruling in Madoff case
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Reuters
Commerzbank investigating ex-CEO’s meeting with UniCredit chief, source says
Oct 24, 2025
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American Banker
First Citizens takes $83 million hit tied to First Brands
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Reuters
UBS names next chief operating officer; vice chair steps down
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Bloomberg
JPMorgan to Allow Bitcoin and Ether as Collateral in Crypto Push
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Financial Times
Goldman Sachs nears $1bn deal to buy talent agency Excel Sports
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CNBC
Trump foe Letitia James blasts ‘revenge’ prosecution, trial set for Jan. 26
Oct 23, 2025
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American Banker
105 Republicans urge administration to save CDFI Fund
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CNBC
Western Alliance CEO says alleged loan fraud is ‘incredibly frustrating’ but isolated issue
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Bloomberg
People Pardoned by Trump Want Banks to Forgive Their Past, Too
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The Wall Street Journal
Fannie Mae CEO Exits as Trump Considers IPO
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Financial Times
Former Citi banker jailed over role in Singapore money-laundering scandal
Oct 22, 2025
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Bloomberg
Fed Floats Plan With Much Smaller Capital Hikes for Big Banks
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Reuters
Santander had $55 million debt exposure to First Brands, US court document shows
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American Banker
Organizers eye February opening for Atlanta-area de novo
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Bloomberg Law
FDIC Signage Changes Risk Confusing Bank Customers, Critics Say
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Law360
Chime Seeks Exit From Class Suit Over ‘Refer A Friend’ Texts