Capital and Risk, Macroeconomic
November 15, 2021
Via: CNSNews.comDon’t blame inflation on Washington’s multi-trillion spending spree: “I think it’s important to realize that the cause of this inflation is the pandemic,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told CBS’s “Face the Nation.” “The pandemic has been calling the shots for […]
August 23, 2021
Via: Insurance JournalCanada’s five biggest banks are mandating that employees working from their offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 this fall, taking a firmer stance than some of their U.S. counterparts and some other Canadian companies. Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), […]
Activity, Channels, Retail Banking
August 19, 2021
Via: Bank DirectorThe coronavirus pandemic has had a notable impact on financial institutions, creating a more-urgent need to embrace digital-first banking. However, shifting to digital doesn’t just mean adopting new digital banking tools — a common misconception. Rather, it requires that banks […]
May 27, 2021
Via: Banking DiveFor the first time since 2019, a panel of the nation’s most powerful bank CEOs testified at a congressional hearing Wednesday. The virtual hearing started off with the CEOs of the nation’s six largest banks touting their pro-social efforts to […]
April 15, 2021
Via: Bank DirectorNot only did the coronavirus pandemic and economic contaction in 2020 change the way the banking industy identifies problem loans, it changed the way it approaches them. As 2020 unfolded, CLA continued to encourage institutions to evaluate policies and procedures, […]
Activity, Capital and Risk, Investment Banking, Trading
April 14, 2021
Via: CNBCJPMorgan Chase on Wednesday reported profit and revenue that exceeded analysts’ expectations on robust trading results and a $5.2 billion benefit from releasing money it had previously set aside for loan losses that didn’t develop. The bank posted first-quarter profit […]
Capital and Risk, Macroeconomic
April 7, 2021
Via: CNBCJamie Dimon is bullish on the U.S. economy – at least for the next few years. In his annual shareholder letter, the long-time JPMorgan Chase chairman and CEO said he sees strong growth for the world’s biggest economy, thanks to […]
March 30, 2021
Via: Bank DirectorUsage of appointments in banking has increased significantly since the outbreak of the coronavirus, and is expected to continue in a post-pandemic world. Appointments increased nearly 50% in the second half of 2020, according to customer usage data, allowing banks […]
March 8, 2021
Via: CNSNews.comThe Senate on Saturday passed the Democrats’ $1.9 trillion stimulus bill without a single Republican vote. This week, the House plans to take up the Senate bill, to avoid further negotiations. White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield, speaking to CNN’s […]
January 18, 2021
Via: YahooPerformance of investment banking (“IB”) business, one of the key revenue sources of Bank of America BAC, is likely to have been impressive in fourth-quarter 2020. Hence, this is expected to provide much needed support to the bank’s results, scheduled […]