The plan would make it easier for companies to raise money in London versus Wall Street; an early and effective Covid-19 vaccine would likely provide banks with a quick and large windfall.

The new administration’s first move in financial services is likely to be a tougher CFPB; institutions look to boost corporate deposits in order to increase customer access to capital.

The agency said the proposed $5.3 billion deal would stifle future competition in the payments industry; following a good third quarter, European banks still face lots of challenges.

Bank shares fell about 5% on concerns that the election results militate against more government stimulus; even U.S. regulators need to address the differences between fintechs and banks.

The last-minute suspension appears to be a move by Chinese regulators to trim Jack Ma’s sails; the penalty, reportedly from the OCC, would address “historical deficiencies” at the bank.

Anand Selva will succeed incoming CEO Jane Fraser in her former role; the bank said Brad Hu is leaving on his own terms but his department has been under fire from regulators.

The changes include lower loan minimums and fatter fees for lenders; while electronic payments help most providers, banks and lenders who need credit income could face growth challenges.

The two government-owned agencies reaped the benefits of the refi boom while loans in forbearance dropped; American Express says it has achieved 100% pay equity for employees.

Both payment companies reported lower than expected earnings and revenue due to reduced consumer spending; the plan is part of a $530 million initiative to combat systemic racism.

The Justice Department may try to block the deal for antitrust reasons; some banks feel they have to start foreclosures soon before the properties lose even more value.

The offering values the Chinese fintech at $313 billion, more than some of the U.S.’s biggest banks; the issuer and the bank would be penalized if they fail to live up to their green promises.

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The bank is also taking $174 million in pay from executives, including its current and former CEOs; civil rights groups say the new rule will make it harder to prove housing discrimination.

The New York State “Bitlicense” will allow customers to use bitcoin to make online retail purchases; Cleveland Fed chief says persistent low rates may encourage risky behavior.

Quarles says the pandemic revealed flaws in the financial system that have yet to be fixed; big banks will need to have enough funds on hand to meet their needs for a year.

But the FDIC warns that the effects of the pandemic may reverse last year’s gains; Fed chair says it’s more important to get it right than be the first central bank to issue a cybercurrency.

But the stimulus-fueled improvement is making it more difficult for lenders to assess risk; two regional bank presidents are worried that low-rate policies are giving rise to excessive risk taking.

Ray McGuire, a 15-year Citi veteran, is one of Wall Street’s most prominent Black bankers; Morgan Stanley said its quarterly profit rose 25% versus the year earlier period.

The bank has fired more than 100 workers for allegedly making fraudulent applications for SBA disaster loans; credit is holding up well so far, but that could change without more stimulus, Quarles says.

Despite strong third-quarter earnings, both banks aren’t yet ready to call the coronavirus crisis over; Treasury unit tells banks to be on the alert for jobless insurance scams.