HSBC sustainability exec takes sabbatical

The move comes less than a week after Goldman Sachs’ Platform Solutions chief, Stephanie Cohen, took a leave of absence.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • June 14, 2023

Bittrex to open for customer withdrawals

The U.S. arm of Bittrex Global filed for bankruptcy last month following regulatory enforcement.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • June 14, 2023

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Citizens hires 50 ex-First Republic bankers in wealth-management buildout

The hires are meant to help Citizens establish a wider presence in metropolitan New York, Boston and Florida, and add new commercial banking capabilities on the West Coast.

By Dan Ennis • June 13, 2023

Credit Suisse CFO, others out as UBS deal closes

Roughly 20% of the 160 leadership positions at the combined bank are coming from Credit Suisse, a UBS spokesperson told Bloomberg. Meanwhile, Credit Suisse employees must adhere to a few new rules.

By Dan Ennis • June 12, 2023

After TD, First Horizon appears ready for its hot bank summer

Investor events for both banks this week indicate each is eyeing aggressive growth. If they were people, they might be checking each other’s social-media feeds and engaging in a relationship detox.

By Dan Ennis • June 9, 2023

Goldman Sachs exec Stephanie Cohen goes on leave

“I have made the decision that taking some time away from work to focus on my family is the best choice,” the Platform Solutions chief wrote in a memo Friday, according to reports.

By Rajashree Chakravarty • June 9, 2023

Climate First mulls Florida exit after anti-ESG bill passes

In response to the legislation, the bank nixed its exclusionary list, outlining the sectors with which it has said it won’t do business, such as the fossil-fuel sector or other extractive industries.

By Anna Hrushka • June 9, 2023

Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan consider cutting ties with hedge fund

The move comes after the Financial Times published a report in which 13 women accused financier Crispin Odey of misconduct. The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority is investigating.

By Rajashree Chakravarty • June 8, 2023

Citizens to end car dealer financing business

The bank had $11.5 billion of auto loans outstanding as of March 31 — down 6.5% from the end of December, and 20.1% from March 31, 2022.

By Anna Hrushka • June 8, 2023

Morgan Stanley M&A chief to jump back to big law

Rob Kindler, a 17-year veteran of the bank who played crucial roles in the E*Trade and Eaton Vance acquisitions and the sale of a minority stake of Morgan Stanley to MUFG, will join law firm Paul Weiss after Labor Day.

By Dan Ennis • June 7, 2023

FTX’s legal team has its hands full

The bankrupt crypto exchange is fighting court battles on multiple fronts, and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s attorneys say the U.S. government is overdue to supply evidence in its case against him.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • June 7, 2023

Central bank role would make ex-First Republic exec’s career path make sense

Once the heir apparent at First Republic, Hafize Gaye Erkan stunned the bank by hopping to a client — then leaving that job three months later. But she didn't have to bow to JPMorgan.

By Dan Ennis • June 6, 2023

UBS could close Credit Suisse deal next week

The Swiss bank may delay its second-quarter results until the end of August to give investors a clearer update on its plans for Credit Suisse’s domestic business, the Financial Times reported.

By Rajashree Chakravarty • June 5, 2023

Prioritizing governance, risk and compliance to build a lasting impact in banking

Only 53% of banks report being nimble enough to adopt risk-related improvements, meaning many banks will miss the opportunity to grow and win. 

June 5, 2023

Fed issues consent order to Silvergate to ensure wind-down

Silvergate must submit a self-liquidation and wind-down plan within 10 days to the central bank and California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • June 2, 2023

TD’s Cowen shuts down crypto unit

Cowen had launched digital asset services in March 2022. An email seen by Bloomberg indicated May 31 was “the last day” for the unit and its 10 employees.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • June 1, 2023

Goldman Sachs plans third round of job cuts

The reduction, said to affect fewer than 250 employees, could include partners and managing directors, a source told Reuters. It follows September and January cuts, and comes amid a stubborn dealmaking slump.

By Dan Ennis • May 31, 2023

Asia’s pushing in. Europe’s pulling out. Mizuho and Citi show it’s not that simple

Japanese banks are doubling down on M&A, as U.S. and European banks forgo retail for wealth.

By Dan Ennis • May 30, 2023

Dimon deposed in Epstein suits

JPMorgan Chase's CEO said he wasn't involved in keeping the late convicted sex offender as a client for several years.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • May 30, 2023

JPMorgan axing 1,000 First Republic employees

The nation's largest bank is bringing 85% of First Republic employees over with its purchase of the failed bank, leaving about 1,000 without offers.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • May 26, 2023

NYC regulator halts city deposits at Capital One, KeyBank

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander also voted against allowing Wells Fargo, PNC and International Finance Bank to hold public funds after they failed to submit anti-discrimination plans.

By Rajashree Chakravarty • May 26, 2023

First Citizens cuts hundreds of SVB veterans

First Citizens Bank acquired Silicon Valley Bank following SVB's collapse in March. Wednesday's layoffs reportedly affect “select SVB corporate functions, not client-facing positions.”

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • May 25, 2023

Citi abandons sale of Mexico retail unit

The bank will pursue an IPO for its consumer, small-business, and middle-market banking operations, with a launch expected in 2025.

By Dan Ennis • May 24, 2023

PacWest offloads real estate lending unit Civic Financial

Previously originated loans and loan servicing operations were not included in the deal to Roc360, which bought the business for an undisclosed sum.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • May 24, 2023

PacWest to sell $2.6B in real estate loans

Real estate investment firm Kennedy-Wilson has agreed to buy a portfolio of 74 loans at a discounted price as PacWest tries to bolster its liquidity amid regional bank turmoil.

By Rajashree Chakravarty • May 23, 2023