Wells Fargo

Will real-time payments become real in 2017?

02/01/17

Several groups are developing real-time payments systems for the U.S., and most everyone agrees success is inevitable, but how quickly they can make enough progress to satisfy consumers is a point of contention.

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Big banks struggle to understand scope, impact of Trump travel ban

01/30/17

The largest U.S. banks are treading lightly in response to President Trump's executive order banning travel to the U.S. by refugees and others from certain Muslim nations. Corporate statements emphasize the need for diversity while stopping short of outright opposition.

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Big banks stay mostly silent on Trump travel ban, with one exception

01/29/17

Despite their global reach, the largest U.S. banks mostly stayed quiet in response to President Trump’s ban stopping nationals from certain Muslim countries from entering the United States.

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Have the big banks finally cracked the code on P-to-P payments?

01/27/17

The upcoming launch of Zelle gives Chase, B of A, Wells Fargo and other large banks an opportunity to correct their past mistakes.

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Wells Fargo reviews policy of alerting managers to branch visits

01/24/17

Wells Fargo is reviewing its policy of giving retail bankers a day's notice before internal inspectors visit a branch.

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How Wells employees covered up; big bank execs still cashing in

01/24/17

Wells branch employees knew in advance when bank inspectors were coming; Goldman, Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan execs have sold nearly $100 million in stock during the Trump rally

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Wells' new pay plan is 'not that radical' – and that's good news for rivals

01/17/17

The embattled company's new incentive pay plan appears to resemble those used by other banks, which suggests that regulators are unlikely to demand big changes throughout the sector.

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Wells not doing so … well; bitcoin as nest egg?

01/17/17

Wells Fargo faces an economic environment that may not be particularly suited for the way the bank is structured. Also: are you brave enough to make bitcoin a part of your retirement portfolio?

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Wells Fargo turns to cost cutting as scandal takes a financial toll

01/13/17

The San Francisco bank said Friday that it plans to close at least 400 branches over the next two years, part of an effort to reduce annual expenses by $2 billion.

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Wells Fargo profit falls 5.4% as mortgage banking revenue slumps

01/13/17

Fourth-quarter profit dropped 5.4% as revenue from its mortgage business declined, Wells Fargo said Friday.

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