Wells Fargo

CFPB pursues fine against Wells Fargo that could reach $1B: Report

04/09/18

According to the Reuters report, which cited unnamed sources, acting CFPB Director Mick Mulvaney is seeking a settlement with Wells over claims related to force-placed auto insurance and improper mortgage fees.

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Deutsche ousts CEO; Banks battle for retail deposits

04/09/18

Retail banking chief Christian Sewing will become CEO immediately; higher deposit rates could trim lending margins as banks head into earnings season.

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RIP GSE reform, emoji translation and Mulvaney’s CFPB plan: Top stories of the week

04/06/18

GSE reform a likely scratch from this year’s to-do list; banks’ difficulties in speaking emoji; reactions to Mick Mulvaney’s plans for the CFPB; and more.

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Digital wealth tools help banks reel in new assets, talent

04/06/18

BMO Wealth Management aims to modernize its investment service and give advisers better equipment. Others offering automated advice solutions include UBS, Wells Fargo and JPMorgan.

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Wells Fargo execs, directors got the boot. Will its auditor be next?

04/05/18

KPMG has been the bank's auditor since 1931. Critics say it's time for a change.

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Wells Fargo sales push extended to wealth unit, ex-workers say

04/05/18

Some clients of Wells Fargo's wealth-management division were steered into investments that weren't always in the best interests of clients, according to several people familiar with the unit.

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N.Y. Fed doesn’t need a regulator who whiffed on Wells

03/28/18

San Francisco Fed President John Williams is not suited to lead the most important of the regional Fed banks, given his inability to detect the phony-accounts problems at Wells Fargo. He also lacks of Wall Street experience.

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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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Wells Fargo risk-management leaders are said to leave in revamp

03/23/18

Wells Fargo announced changes to its risk-management leadership this week as some executives plan to retire, according to a person familiar with the situation.

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Jets, personal drivers, champagne checkups: Perks for today’s bank CEOs

03/20/18

Many of the industry’s top executives — at big and regional banks alike — enjoy premium perks, including personal travel on corporate aircraft and minimal wait times for fancy medical exams. Here’s an overview of the special items disclosed to investors so far this year.

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