Crime and misconduct

Facebook partners not sure about Libra; Northern Trust's exposure

06/26/19

Some signed on because the deal didn't require using or promoting Libra; Chicago bank may get stuck with $190 million of losses from U.K. mutual fund.

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Broken systems beget bad behavior

06/12/19

Corporate scandals at banks and other firms often suffer from similar management challenges. The financial industry needs to look more closely at these root behaviors to help stem misconduct.

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New role for blockchain; why so many bankers run

06/07/19

Digital Asset Holdings eyes blockchain for 'smart contracts'; readying for a marathon is like competing for a big client.

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Wells Fargo to pay $385 million to settle auto insurance scam

06/07/19

The bank was accused of forcing borrowers to pay for insurance they did not need, pushing almost 250,000 of them into delinquency, according to a 2017 lawsuit.

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Senators urge brighter Fed spotlight on Deutsche Bank AML practices

06/06/19

The seven Democrats sought details on the Fed's response to allegations the bank suppressed suspicious activity reports on businesses tied to President Trump and Jared Kushner.

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Swiss regulators fine Citi, JPMorgan for roles in fixing forex rates

06/06/19

The two U.S. banks and Barclays have agreed to pay $91 million to settle claims that traders colluded to manipulate rates over a six-year span.

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Jail time for Calk? Manafort banker's bribery case could turn on intent

06/02/19

The anti-bribery law that Stephen Calk is accused of breaking carries stiff penalties — up to 30 years in prison — but violations can be relatively hard to prove because prosecutors must establish the defendant had a corrupt state of mind.

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Why Citi didn’t bite on Apple card; Barclays eyes MBS again

05/29/19

The bank dropped out of the bidding for the card over profitability fears; returning to the market could boost Barclays' investment bank.

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JPM takes stand against opiods; Deutsche board clings to seats

05/24/19

JPMorgan tells OxyContin maker to take its business elsewhere; reelection tallies are smaller than last year’s.

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Indictment of Manafort's banker reveals new details of loan scheme

05/23/19

Most notably, the charges indicate that Stephen Calk lied to banking regulators about what he knew when he approved loans to Paul Manafort, as well as about his interest in landing a job in the Trump administration. He faces one count of financial institution bribery.

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