Wells Fargo

Trump's DOJ takes same hard line as Obama's in Wells probe

04/10/17

Banks may be hoping for a friendlier enforcement environment under the Trump administration, but legal experts suggest a lighter touch will probably not extend to Wells Fargo.

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Barclays chief investigated; More pressure on Wells board

04/10/17

CEO Jes Staley is investigated by British authorities for trying to unmask a bank whistleblower and will take a pay hit; ISS is second consultant to call for voting against Wells directors.

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OCC said to remove top Wells Fargo examiner

04/07/17

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's top examiner at Wells Fargo was removed last month, according to Reuters.

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Wells blasts 'extreme' advice from proxy firm to vote down directors

04/07/17

The company took aim at Institutional Advisory Services, which recommended on Friday that shareholders vote against 12 of the company’s 15 board members.

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Square’s loans go mostly to women; women senior bank leaders still scarce

04/06/17

Though statistically women have trouble getting small business loans, Square's granting more than half its loans to women; latest numbers show only one in four bank senior execs are female.

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Cordray takes heat; Apple Pay fails to click

04/06/17

CFPB director accused of being "asleep at the wheel" during the Wells Fargo scandal; consumers and retailers both reluctant to use Apple's mobile payment service.

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Feds may order Wells Fargo to rehire a second whistleblower

04/05/17

Such reinstatements are unusual, and could signal a more aggressive approach by the government to protecting whistleblowers in the financial services sector.

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American Banker wins award for reporting on Wells Fargo scandal

04/05/17

The publication won the Neal award for best news coverage and Washington Bureau Chief Rob Blackwell received the prestigious Timothy White award for editorial leadership.

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Who’s fighting for advisers and clients in financial data debate?

04/05/17

Access to banking information ensures advisers can perform holistic planning, fintech firms say.

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Wells Fargo promotes consumer credit exec to head operations

04/05/17

Titi Cole succeeds longtime executive Jerry Enos.

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