Compensation

Bank M&A said ready to reignite; OCC has concerns

05/29/18

A new round of consolidation may be about to begin, starting in Europe; looser corporate underwriting standards and lower rates draw OCC attention.

[more]

Bank dereg bill just the start; pushing retailers’ button

05/25/18

President plans to ease regulatory burden on the largest banks; online merchants say a Visa-Mastercard button blocks cheaper payment methods.

[more]

U.S. Bank Holding Companies with the Highest Multiples of Net Income to Salary and Benefits

05/21/18

Year to date through Dec. 31, 2017. Dollars in thousands.

[more]

What the new tax law means for investment advisory fees

05/04/18

The itemized deduction for investment fees may have been eliminated, but clients still need guidance on paying IRA expenses. Here's what to tell them.

[more]

Penalties levied against Wells Fargo miss top execs. Again.

04/24/18

No individuals have been named in connection with the bank’s recent misdeeds, which resulted in a $1 billion fine, even as some senior leaders stand to gain from the government’s tax cut.

[more]

HopFed in Ky. reaches compromise with its harshest critic

04/12/18

The company will add a representative of Stilwell Group to its board. The investment firm, which has long criticized HopFed's leadership and strategy, agreed to support the company's recommendations at future annual meetings.

[more]

If regulators can’t fix bank culture, who can?

03/29/18

Policies to shore up banks’ corporate cultures have remained a low priority even though some regulators want to attack the issue head on. Strengthening a firm’s ethical values may best be left to a bank’s internal brass.

[more]

Citi defends Kushner loan; two regionals back CommonBond

03/22/18

The bank says CEO had no input into $325 million loan to Trump's son-in-law; Fifth Third, First Republic take equity stake in online student loan lender.

[more]

Jets, personal drivers, champagne checkups: Perks for today’s bank CEOs

03/20/18

Many of the industry’s top executives — at big and regional banks alike — enjoy premium perks, including personal travel on corporate aircraft and minimal wait times for fancy medical exams. Here’s an overview of the special items disclosed to investors so far this year.

[more]

Goldman pays female U.K. staff 56% less than male colleagues

03/16/18

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. pays women in the U.K. an average of 56% less than male colleagues, another stark example of the entrenched gender imbalances in the richest corners of the global economy.

[more]