Executives say Bank of New York Mellon can maintain its upbeat forecasts on net interest income and perhaps beat its expense-control goals. However, they warn deposits could shrink in the second half.

Both parties agree the registry's rules need to be more targeted, while Democrats decried a Republican push to cut the agency's funding.

Outgoing CEO James Gorman, who is set to become the investment bank's executive chairman, said he has no plans to ditch virtual annual meetings. He also argued that earnings should be reported twice each year, rather than quarterly.

In the wake of the decisions to roll back affirmative action provisions within college admissions, many executives are looking for ways to continue championing diversity, equity and inclusion.

More than two-thirds of Citi's U.S. commercial clients are using the platform, and a global rollout is next.

The House Financial Services Committee held a subcommittee hearing with senior staff from banking agencies, while the oversight branch of the panel questioned some large banks on their ESG efforts in asset management units.