Goldman Sachs

Goldman's small world; Bitcoin’s woes go beyond price

12/09/19

The bank may extend advisory service to clients with as little as $5,000 to invest; trading of the cryptocurrency has plunged.

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A 'false narrative'? Banks strike back against claims of fintech advantage

12/06/19

Bankers are disputing upstarts' claims customers don't like them, noting progress that traditional institutions have made in recent years.

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Is Goldman changing its tune?; The rise of credit unions

12/02/19

The bank is likely to tout asset management at its upcoming investor day; credit union assets have exceeded banks' growth in the past decade.

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Sens. Warren, Brown ramp up attacks on Apple Card over bias claims

11/26/19

Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Sherrod Brown want the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to examine allegations of bias against women who applied for an Apple credit card underwritten by Goldman Sachs.

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Apple Card’s bias charges could contain a silver lining for small businesses

11/21/19

The CFPB has promised an equal-access rule for small-business lending for nearly a decade. But Apple’s recent discrimination inquiry into its credit card could force the agency’s hand.

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OCC plans CRA changes; Goldman promotes more women

11/15/19

The FDIC and the Fed have yet to sign on to the plan; this year’s managing director class includes fewer overall, but a higher percentage are women.

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Elizabeth Warren slams Goldman over Apple Card bias furor

11/14/19

It’s the company’s responsibility to come forward with the information about how an algorithm that could be discriminating against women borrowers was designed and the exact impact of it, she said.

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Goldman may change its focus; Credit Suisse revamps investment bank team

11/12/19

Goldman may abandon its revenue goal; in an attempt to boost revenue, Credit Suisse picks new leaders for its investment banking and capital markets unit.

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Bias probe or not, the Apple Card is setting a new standard for banks

11/11/19

The tech company’s card seems to be raising consumers’ expectations that they should be able to get and use a card instantly and receive useful notifications.

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Viral tweet accusing Apple Card of sexism leads to regulatory probe

11/10/19

The New York Department of Financial Services is opening a probe into Goldman Sachs' credit card practices after a viral tweet from a tech entrepreneur alleged gender discrimination in the new Apple Card's algorithms.

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