Kristin Broughton

The numbers are better but still disappointing for such a healthy economy, lamented executives from large U.S. banks. Some are scratching their heads, some are remaining upbeat about the second half of the year, and others are focusing on Plan B.

Customers at the Providence, R.I., company were unable to access their accounts, due to what a spokesman described as a "technical issue."

The London interbank offered rate will likely be replaced by a new reference rate that critics say is better suited for the derivatives market than it is for commercial lending.

The New York company on Friday promoted Wahida Plummer, who was previously in charge of regulatory matters, to chief risk officer and expanded the role of its chief credit officer.

Senior executives from Barclays, Bank of America and other big banks urged women to aim high, take chances on challenging jobs and — perhaps most important — provide support to other high-performing female colleagues instead of viewing them as a threat.

News that Wells commercial banking employees improperly altered client documents will likely embolden the most vocal critics of
CEO Tim Sloan, who they say can't seem to resolve Wells' lingering problems.

Equity warrants. Capital calls. Off-balance-sheet accounts. SVB's unusual business model thrives on financing rainmakers and cutting-edge firms, but old-school issues like overconcentration, unpredictable fee income and stock market swings lurk in the background.

During JPMorgan Chase's shareholder meeting Tuesday, Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon faced criticism from the left and right about its investments in companies with ties to genocide and a donation it made to a well-known civil rights group. It's a spot other CEOs have found themselves in lately.

The Renton, Wash., company, which has acquired or opened nine branches since 2015, has filed a shelf registration to raise the funds through the sale of various securities.

The misplaced criticism of the media may be a sign that Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan still doesn't recognize the true extent of the bank’s problems.