Morning scan

Ransomware attack hobbles FX; Wells accused of passing cost of fines to vendors

01/10/20

Travelex unable to deliver cash to major banks following a New Year’s Eve cyberattack; Rep. Katie Porter says the bank is undermining purpose of its punishment.

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CRA overhaul may get messy; Student loans vulnerable in bankruptcy

01/09/20

Fed proposal is at odds with the one offered by the FDIC and OCC; judge wants to dispel the “myth” that student loans can’t be expunged in bankruptcy.

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Goldman’s small reveal on consumer unit; Warren proposes bankruptcy reform

01/08/20

Marcus and the Apple credit card accounted for 3% of the bank’s profit in the first three quarters of 2019, despite a multibillion-dollar investment in consumer operations; the senator’s plan would make it easier to expunge debt.

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Goldman goes transparent; Banks up to the challenge

01/07/20

Goldman Sachs plans to offer details into its workings to boost its stock value; while challenger banks are prospering, traditional banks still rule the roost.

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Is a good year a bad sign for banks?; Checking for post-Libor plans

01/06/20

Some analysts warn the loosening of bank regulations may be hiding risks; watchdogs are demanding proof that financial institutions are ready for 2021.

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Goldman in settlement talks with DOJ; Congress members ask JPM about equality

12/20/19

The bank could pay about $2 billion to close the 1MDB case in the U.S.; in letters lawmakers ask Dimon about policies to combat racism.

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JPM wins a place in China; banks again warned about replacing Libor

12/19/19

The bank is the first U.S. one approved for a majority-owned securities unit in China; the FSB said banks must get serious about replacing the benchmark.

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Six living wills have ‘shortcomings’; PE firms buy stake in Amex unit

12/18/19

Regulators said the living wills of six banks — not Goldman or JPM — need tweaking; the investment values the global business travel unit at $5 billion.

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Goldman’s green goal; Biggest U.K. banks ace stress test

12/17/19

The bank announced a $750 billion plan to “focus on climate transition and inclusive growth”; the seven biggest banks have passed three years in a row.

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Fintech, bank conflict heats up; Deutsche plans bonus cuts

12/16/19

Fintechs want access to customers’ financial data, but banks are resisting, on security concerns; Deutsche Bank may cut bonus pool 20% after 14% drop last year.

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