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Branch banking

BofA hikes minimum wage to $22 amid labor market pressure

Bank of America is moving three months early on its most recent plan to raise its hourly base pay. “Until the labor market eases, the weight of wage growth is going to be strong,” CEO Brian Moynihan said during a CNBC interview.

By Jordan Stutts
Reporter
American Banker
May 23
Industry News

Gerald Corrigan, who gained fame as a troubleshooter for the Fed, dies

Corrigan thrived on crisis situations, a colleague said. He received plenty of practice in 25 years at the Fed and another two decades at Goldman Sachs.

By John Reosti
Reporter
May 19
Industry News

Dimon’s big pay package gets thumbs-down from JPMorgan shareholders

Only about 31% of the bank’s shareholders voted Tuesday in favor of a nonbinding “say on pay” resolution. The harsh verdict followed a one-time award of $52.6 million in stock options to keep Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon on the job for five more years.

By Allissa Kline
Reporter
American Banker
May 17
Commercial banking

New closing target set for U.S. Bancorp-MUFG Union deal

Completion of U.S. Bancorp’s $8 billion acquisition of MUFG Union Bank, originally slated for June, has been pushed to the second half of 2022, the seller’s parent company says.

By Jim Dobbs
Deputy Editor, Community Banks
American Banker
May 16
Commercial banking

Aggressive Fed throws wrench into banks’ deposit-cost plans

The Federal Reserve’s forceful moves to fight inflation are resetting expectations about how quickly banks will need to start raising their deposit rates.

By Polo Rocha
Staff Writer
American Banker
May 13
Fintech

KeyCorp buys fintech that helps borrowers manage student debt

GradFin offers advisory services to Americans who want assistance with their student loans. The acquisition is part of the Cleveland bank’s strategy of adding niche digital businesses.

By Allissa Kline
Reporter
American Banker
May 9
Credit unions

Higher interest, rising prices, fewer listings: A bad mix for mortgages

Multiple factors have slowed residential sales, tightening the market for home loans for banks and credit unions.

By Jim Dobbs
Deputy Editor, Community Banks
American Banker
May 6
Commercial banking

Wells Fargo commits to interim targets ahead of net-zero emissions goal

The San Francisco bank is following the lead of other U.S. megabanks by providing shorter-term targets ahead of 2050 climate pledges.

By Jordan Stutts
Reporter
American Banker
May 5
Politics and policy

Republicans call for U.S. Senate to terminate Citi contract over abortion policy

The move from Republican senators mirrors an effort launched in the House, where Citibank also provides credit cards for congressional business. Republicans will be unable to enact such changes unless they take either chamber in upcoming elections.

By Brendan Pedersen
Reporter
American Banker
April 29
Industry News

Small banks doubt the Fed can avert a recession

In a recent survey, just over half of community bankers expressed concern that the central bank will harm the U.S. economy by raising rates too fast in its quest to contain inflation.

By Jon Prior
Staff Writer
American Banker
April 28
Originations

Wells Fargo confirms mortgage staff layoffs

The bank didn’t disclose which specific employees, or how many, were impacted by the announcement.

By Andrew Martinez
Reporter
National Mortgage News
April 22
Wells Fargo headquarters
Originations

Wells Fargo reports drop in home loans, new minority borrower aid

Servicing gains failed to offset steep origination declines at the bank, which continues to battle allegations of racial discrimination.

By Bonnie Sinnock
Capital Markets Editor
National Mortgage News
April 14
Commercial banking

JPMorgan builds its reserves, warns of ‘storm clouds’

CEO Jamie Dimon cited elevated risks related to inflation and the war in Ukraine as the nation’s largest bank added $902 million in loan-loss reserves. “Does this represent conservatism in an uncertain macro environment or something more onerous?” one analyst asked.

By Allissa Kline
Reporter
American Banker
April 13
Industry News

New York City shuns Wells Fargo over discrimination claims

The municipality and the bank have been at odds over similar issues in the past, and no agency currently has deposit accounts with the lender.

By Andrew Martinez
Reporter
National Mortgage News
April 8
Servicing

CFPB files amicus brief in Wells Fargo servicing lawsuit

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau argues borrowers in the case had a right to answers even if the inquiries were origination related and foreclosure litigation was pending.

By Bonnie Sinnock
Capital Markets Editor
National Mortgage News
April 5
Politics and policy

Federal Home Loan banks’ purpose called into question as advances drop

The core function of the Federal Home Loan Bank System — advances to member institutions — plummeted 20% last year to $350 billion, its lowest level in 15 years. That erosion of purpose is emboldening critics, who say the Home Loan banks need to change or face irrelevance.

By Kate Berry
Reporter
American Banker
April 4
Baltimore home sales
Commercial banking

Fed approves Citizens’ acquisition of New Jersey-based Investors

The Federal Reserve's unanimous approval is a win for the Rhode Island company, though it will have have to take part in an additional round of stress tests in 2023.

By Jon Prior
Staff Writer
American Banker
March 23
Politics and policy

How Philadelphia is laying the groundwork for a public bank

The City Council recently voted 15-1 to establish a financial authority that would provide credit enhancements on loans to underserved borrowers. Public banking advocates say the effort is both an interim step for Philadelphia and a test case for other cities.

By Allissa Kline
Reporter
American Banker
March 22
Compliance

Powell: Fed ‘making do’ without regulatory committee, vice chair

During his March Federal Open Market Committee meeting press conference, acting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the Fed's supervision and regulatory panel was no longer active and key decisions about stress tests and bank mergers were being handled by the full board.

By Kyle Campbell
Staff writer
American Banker
March 16
Originations

Wells Fargo sued for discrimination against Black borrowers

The complaint seeks unspecified damages over the bank’s mortgage origination and underwriting practices, alleging minority homebuyers were excluded from affordable, low-risk loans.

By Andrew Martinez
Reporter
National Mortgage News
February 22
Wells Fargo headquarters
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