Morning scan

Equifax gets new CEO; CEO Cryan committed to Deutsche Bank

03/29/18

Mark Begor, a former long-time GE Capital executive, faces lots of challenges as the credit bureau recovers; CEO dismisses “widespread rumors” that the bank wants to replace him.

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Warren questions Williams’ fit at N.Y. Fed; U.S. banks’ big U.K. pay gaps

03/28/18

Senator is concerned about the San Francisco Fed chief’s track record; the gaps at three big banks are among the largest.

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Bank bonuses soar; White House probing Kushner loans

03/27/18

Payouts on Wall Street averaged $184,000, following only 2006’s record high; ethics office eying $500 million of real estate loans made to Trump son-in-law.

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John Williams on N.Y. Fed radar; Wells revamps risk management

03/26/18

San Francisco Fed chief is reportedly leading candidate to replace Dudley in New York; four senior officers to retire as OCC readies penalties against the bank.

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Citi take lead on gun issue; Big three banks’ deposits grow

03/23/18

The bank said it won’t do business with clients who sell guns to minors or those who fail background checks; JPM, B of A and Wells now hold nearly one-third of U.S. deposits.

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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.

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Deregulation seen likely; CFPB, FTC to monitor debt collectors

03/21/18

GOP senators push House colleagues not to change Dodd-Frank rollback bill; agencies respond to consumer complaints about debt collectors.

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B of A whistleblowers get $83 million; Activist buys Barclays stake

03/20/18

Three unnamed "senior" employees helped the SEC win a $415 million settlement from the bank; Sherborne Investors takes a 5.2% stake in the British bank.

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Goldman releases U.K. pay gap data; Wells targeted again

03/19/18

The bank is the latest to report required pay discrepancies in their British units; the DOJ and SEC are looking into sales practices at the bank’s wealth management unit.

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Hensarling taps the brakes; Who is David Solomon?

03/16/18

House Republicans want more aggressive changes to Senate’s Dodd-Frank rollback bill; papers scrutinize the heir apparent to Lloyd Blankfein.

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