Bank of America earmarks $4B for coronavirus loan defaults
Net income of $3.5 billion, or 37 cents a share, still topped the 27-cent average estimate from analysts surveyed by Refinitiv. Both JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup posted double-digit profit declines earlier this week after shoring up reserves.
Billionaires look to exit equities after turning quick profit
During the rout in stock markets across the globe in March, UBS’ richest customers took out loans to place billions into crashing stock markets.
Rock-bottom mortgage rates cushion banks during coronavirus pandemic
Historically-low mortgage rates are helping banks generate revenue amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Citigroup profit falls 73% as it girds for coronavirus economy
The spread of the novel coronavirus around the globe and the resulting economic slowdown have pummeled the banking industry and raised concerns about loan defaults by consumers and big businesses alike.
Wells Fargo posts first loss in more than a decade
The San Francisco-based bank lost $2.38 billion in the second quarter as the novel coronavirus continued to pummel the economy. It was the bank’s first loss since the fourth quarter of 2008.
JPMorgan trading revenue surges as coronavirus upends markets
Double-digit growth in stock and bond trading fueled the New York-based bank's revenue gains as investors nationwide moved money to safer assets and took advantage of market volatility.
Stock futures trade lower as banks report earnings
JPMorgan Chase reported better-than-expected results. Citigroup earnings per share were also better than expected, while Wells Fargo reported a net loss of $2.4 billion.
Stocks surrender gains after California rolls back coronavirus reopenings
A late day reversal hits stocks hard ahead of bank earnings out tomorrow.
Chinese banks must brace for surge in bad loans, regulator says
China’s banks should brace for a big jump in bad loans due to coronavirus-induced economic pain, the financial regulator said on Saturday, noting the deterioration of asset quality at some small and mid-sized financial institutions was accelerating.
What to know about Mazars USA, Trump's accounting firm
Mazars USA holds Trump's tax returns that Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance and others are trying to obtain.
Banks poised to reap billions in fees from small business loans
The Paycheck Protection Program helped small businesses avert mass layoffs and kept small businesses afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. It may also be a revenue windfall for banks.
Deutsche Bank penalized $150M for Jeffrey Epstein relationship
The bank, which is said to have had a major role in Epstein’s financial affairs, previously said it regretted its ties to the deceased, accused sex-trafficker.
Lemonade shares squeeze higher in stock market debut
The New York-based insurance startup backed by Japanese tech giant SoftBank opened for trading at $50.06 a share and reached as high as $67.45
Citigroup pulls back on office return plans as coronavirus cases rise
Citigroup Inc said on Wednesday it was delaying plans for U.S. employees returning to offices as COVID-19 cases rise in several states.
Wells Fargo to cut dividend while other big banks hold payouts steady
Nation’s fourth-largest bank has cited weak earnings during the pandemic
Supreme Court orders restructuring of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered changes to a government consumer-finance watchdog created in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.
Fed caps bank dividends, suspends stock buybacks in 3Q stress test coronavirus pause
The Fed's stress tests are adding some temporary 3Q restrictions so banks can remain healthy post the pandemic.
Community banks shine during PPP loan rush as big banks fall short: FBN investigation
Unlike big, “money-center banks” headquartered in New York City such as JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and in Wells’ case, San Francisco, community banks are locally owned and operated. You won't see their branch offices on every street corner and they don't conduct glitzy advertising campaigns.
Coronavirus caused surge in online fraud, TransUnion finds
The report found the uptick in fraudulent activity may be linked to the increase in "card not present" activity amid a 250 percent surge in digital transactions since the pandemic began.
5 biggest US banks
JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America are among the five biggest U.S. banks.















