Tag: Banks

Obama Administration Breaks With Kerry on Iran Business Development

Jenna Lifhits · November 3, 2016 1:44 pm

Among the Democrats signing the letter was Elizabeth Warren, the Wall Street critic who has called for former Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf to return all his compensation and face criminal prosecution. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Dems demand tougher clawback rules after Wells Fargo scandal

Joseph Lawler · October 26, 2016 9:55 pm

The Federal Reserve has restricted Wells Fargo's growth until the bank improves corporate oversight and risk management.

New Wells Fargo CEO: ‘Expect more tough headlines’

Anna Giaritelli · October 25, 2016 10:47 pm

Elizabeth Warren said former Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf's retirement was "appropriate," but that they would have problems if Stumpf received a large compensation package or if his successor was connected to the creation of millions of unwanted accounts for customers. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Elizabeth Warren isn’t done with Wells Fargo

Joseph Lawler · October 20, 2016 3:15 pm

California's attorney general has opened a criminal investigation into potential criminal wrongdoing by Wells Fargo for its fake accounts scandal, according to multiple reports Wednesday evening. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

California investigating Wells Fargo for criminal wrongdoing

Anna Giaritelli · October 19, 2016 10:59 pm

Sam Batkins, director of regulatory policy for American Action Forum, estimated that the Bureau has imposed $2.8 billion in regulatory costs since coming into existence altogether, and that $2.6 billion of that happened after its current director, Richard Cordray (above), was confirmed by the Senate in 2013. (AP Photos/Russell Contreras)

Consumer chief imposed $2.6 billion in regs before court ruling

Joseph Lawler · October 18, 2016 9:00 am

Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf has been criticized for the unwanted customer accounts employees made to meet sales goals. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Wells Fargo CEO to retire amid fake accounts scandal

Joseph Lawler · October 12, 2016 9:18 pm

Obama Demands Tribute From Germany

Christopher Caldwell · October 10, 2016 9:00 am

Wells Fargo is accused of creating fraudulent credit and deposit accounts without customers' permission. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Dems ask Justice Dept. to go after Wells Fargo

Mariana Barillas · October 5, 2016 7:37 pm

Don't cowboys represent the great American virtues of rugged self-reliance and toughness, of free spiritedness and adventure, of hard work, practical skills, simple pleasures and a no nonsense approach to the human condition? (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Beltway Confidential

Hillary sneers at cowboys. Is that allowed in America?

Hugo Gurdon · October 3, 2016 8:53 pm

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has been under pressure from Democrats to pursue a more progressive agenda, especially after Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., gave her a close primary race with a platform of higher taxes and an expanded federal government. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Clinton hits Wells Fargo and others for ‘cowboy culture’ on Wall Street

Becket Adams · October 3, 2016 8:26 pm

"Auto lenders cannot repossess the cars of the brave men and women who risk their lives to defend our freedom." (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

National Security

Wells Fargo in trouble again after repossessing US service members’ cars

Anna Giaritelli · September 29, 2016 9:18 pm