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How New York became Wells Fargo's new center of power

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Under CEO Charlie Scharf, the bank that has historically viewed itself as more Main Street than Wall Street is becoming deeply embedded in the nation's financial capital and its hard-charging culture.

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Banks walk fine line in preparing for a coronavirus outbreak in U.S.

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As the COVID-19 virus spreads globally, many U.S. financial institutions are said to be taking steps to protect employees and minimize disruption. But only a handful are sharing specifics, to avoid contributing to any public panic.

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Cheat sheet: Inside the $3B Wells Fargo settlement

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The 10-digit penalty marks an important milestone for the bank, but individual ex-bankers may still be at risk and grueling hearings lie ahead for current leadership.

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Election 2020: Is nightmare scenario closer to reality for banks?

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Bernie Sanders' rise to front-runner status for the Democratic nomination worries many bankers, but their opinions diverge on his electoral chances and whether a Sanders presidency would pose a direct threat.

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Bankers embrace new guidelines for ethical AI

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Regions, Citizens, BMO and others are adopting principles IBM unveiled at Davos.

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In tell-all, ex-CFPB chief Cordray claims Trump nearly fired him

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The release of Richard Cordray's retrospective of his tenure will come one day before the Supreme Court hears a pivotal case about the leadership structure of the agency.

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4 ways a Credit Karma deal could pay off for Intuit

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Intuit has agreed to buy Credit Karma for $7.1 billion. The move is seen as a way for Intuit to get access to more consumer behavior data, generate new sources of income and potentially protect a key business.

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CFPB forced to complete small-business lending rule

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After dragging its feet, the agency has agreed to a court-supervised process for writing a Dodd-Frank-mandated rule aimed at stamping out discrimination.

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With new digital bank, RBC joins crowded field

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The Canadian banking giant has the resources and the tech know-how to build a digital-only bank in the U.S., but can it set itself apart from the likes of Capital One, Ally, Citizens Bank and Goldman Sachs?

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House panel criticizes SBA over proposed affiliation rule

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Members of the House Small Business Committee expressed concerns to SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza that the rule could harm poultry farmers.

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