Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf announced to senators that the bank intends to remove “confidentiality restrictions in all types of customer arbitration agreements that have them, thereby increasing the transparency of the arbitration process.”
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Wells Fargo to Remove Some Restrictions in Customer Arbitration Agreements
Posted on June 2nd, 2021 at 11:16 AM
Former Wells Fargo Advisor Barred by FINRA For Raising $3.5 Million for Software Company
Posted on March 9th, 2021 at 2:04 PM
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has barred a Wells Fargo advisor. Scott Reed, an Arizona-based advisor, raised at least $3.5 million without providing Wells Fargo with prior notice or obtaining approval for the transactions.
Florida Based Broker Barred for Improperly Seeking Virus Relief Loan
Posted on February 16th, 2021 at 10:54 AM
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has barred a former Wells Fargo bank-based broker accused of improperly seeking a coronavirus relief loan.
Wells Fargo Shuts Down International Wealth Management Business
Posted on January 25th, 2021 at 4:02 PM
Wells Fargo no longer allows customers who do not meet residency requirements to open a brokerage, Wells Fargo Private Bank, or Abbot Downing account.
Former Morgan Stanley Advisor Files Lawsuit over Deferred Compensation
Posted on January 4th, 2021 at 3:54 PM
Matthew T. Shafer, a former advisor for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, has filed a putative class action against Morgan Stanley, AdvisorHub reported.
FINRA Arbitrator Finds Wells Fargo Defamed Former Employee
Posted on December 4th, 2020 at 2:45 PM
In November 2020, a FINRA arbitrator found that Wells Fargo defamed a former employee on her Uniform Termination Notice for Securities Registration (“Form U-5”). The
SEC files Charges Against Former Wells Fargo Executives
Posted on December 1st, 2020 at 4:03 PM
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced that it had filed charges against John G. Stumpf, Wells Fargo’s Former CEO and Chairman, as well as Carrie L. Tolstedt, former head of Wells Fargo’s Community Bank.
FINRA Suspends Former Wells Fargo Advisor
Posted on November 11th, 2020 at 8:42 AM
Former Wells Fargo advisor, David R. Oakes, agreed to serve a six-month suspension from association with any FINRA member firm in any capacity.
Class Action Lawsuit against Wells Fargo Will Proceed
Posted on April 23rd, 2020 at 4:54 PM
In a class action lawsuit filed against Wells Fargo for its role in an alleged Ponzi scheme, a judge ruled that Plaintiffs had alleged sufficient facts to support two of their claims. Plaintiff’s claims that Wells Fargo aided and abetted fraud and also aided and abetted a breach of fiduciary duty will be allowed to proceed. A third claim alleging negligence by Wells Fargo was dismissed.
Target-Date Funds Face Major Market Test
Posted on March 16th, 2020 at 1:13 PM
The market correction last week caused target-date funds to drop, resulting in up to 10% negative returns. However, market commentators argue that performance is far better than what happened to target-date funds in 2008. Funds last week saw just a 30% decrease in negative returns compared to 2008.
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