Thousands of staff, billions of dollars and three decades of complicated relationships. Some of the world’s largest banks are starting to pull back from Russia, but it’s not going to be easy.

JPMorgan Chase is actively unwinding its Russia business, joining Goldman Sachs Group in pulling back in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine last month.

The syndicated loan, which was led by Citizens Trust Bank in Atlanta and Carver Federal Savings Bank in New York, marks the first time that a professional sports league has gotten a loan financed entirely by Black-owned banks. Those involved hope it starts a trend.

Goldman Sachs Group said it plans to close its operations in Russia, the first major Wall Street bank to leave in response to the nation’s invasion of Ukraine.

Citigroup, in the midst of overhauling its businesses in Russia when the country went to war, has seen efforts to sell a consumer banking unit there stall and is helping some employees transfer abroad.

Pay for the leaders of Canada’s five largest banks rose an average of 28% as the lenders’ earnings increased and shares gained.

American Express said more than 40% of its U.S. employees have opted to work remotely on a full-time basis, double the number from before the pandemic. 

The long-awaited Community Reinvestment Act reform plan is likely to address climate change and bank partnerships with nonbank lenders, while also taking into account the shrinking number of U.S. bank branches, government officials said Monday.

A portion of Goldman Sachs Group’s Russia staff is relocating out of the country as firms react to a global effort to shut off the Russian economy after the invasion of Ukraine.

As return-to-office plans accelerate — with hopes they will stick this time —  many bosses are embracing new setups and perks meant to evoke the comforts of home. At Mizuho Americas, Bank of Montreal and Deutsche Bank, the changes have gone even further: New York workers came back from the pandemic to entirely different buildings.