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☆ Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser reorganizes businesses, cuts jobs as bank is mired in stock slump
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Hugh Son | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser announced a corporate reorganization Wednesday, saying the move would cut down management layers and accelerate decisions. Fraser said in a release that Citigroup would be divided into five main business lines that report directly to her. Fraser, closing in on her third full year atop Citigroup, is seeking to revitalize a firm mired in a persistent stock slump. While Citigroup is the third-biggest U.S. bank by assets after JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America , it has a far smaller domestic retail banking presence than its competitors. The corporate setup dates back two decades to when Sandy Weill ran Citigroup, according to Wells Fargo analyst Mike Mayo.

Persons: Jane Fraser, Fraser, hasn't, Sandy Weill, Wells, Mike Mayo Organizations: Citigroup, U.S, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America Locations: New York, Wells Fargo

☆ Goldman Sachs gains 1% as CEO addresses investor concerns. Here's what the pros say
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( Joshua Natoli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailGoldman Sachs gains 1% as CEO addresses investor concerns. Here's what the pros sayJim Cramer, Mike Mayo of Wells Fargo, Steve Weiss of Short Hills Capital and Jason Snipe of Odyssey Capital Partners discussed Goldman Sachs after CEO David Solomon talked with CNBC Friday morning about recent negative reports on his management style and workplace culture.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Jim Cramer, Mike Mayo, Steve Weiss, Jason Snipe, David Solomon Organizations: Short Hills Capital, Odyssey Capital Partners, CNBC Locations: Wells Fargo

☆ Goldman Sachs waited too long to retreat from consumer banking, says Mike Mayo
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailGoldman Sachs waited too long to retreat from consumer banking, says Mike MayoMike Mayo, managing director and senior banking analyst at Wells Fargo Securities, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss issues weighing on Goldman Sachs, the downfall of with Goldman Sachs' consumer business program, and the strategic plan David Soloman's has for Goldman Sachs.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Mike Mayo Mike Mayo, David Soloman's Organizations: Wells, Wells Fargo Securities Locations: Wells Fargo

☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Wells Fargo Securities' Mike Mayo on Goldman Sachs
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-08 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with Wells Fargo Securities' Mike Mayo on Goldman SachsMike Mayo, managing director and senior banking analyst at Wells Fargo Securities, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss issues weighing on Goldman Sachs, the downfall of with Goldman Sachs' consumer business program, and the strategic plan David Soloman's has for Goldman Sachs.

Persons: Mike Mayo, Goldman Sachs Mike Mayo, Goldman Sachs, David Soloman's Organizations: Wells, Wells Fargo Securities Locations: Wells Fargo

☆ Goldman Sachs is getting back to its core strength so buy the stock, says top analyst
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Goldman Sachs is hitting the reset button and giving investors an opportunity to buy into the blue chip bank stock, according to Wells Fargo. Goldman's embattled CEO David Solomon is rolling back consumer-focused efforts that led to heavy spending and underwhelming stock performance. The latest move came Monday, when Goldman reached a deal to sell its personal financial management division to advisory firm Creative Planning. Wells Fargo analyst Mike Mayo said in a note to clients Monday night that the sale is a solid step toward a leaner, more focused Goldman that will benefit shareholders. Wells Fargo has an overweight rating on Goldman Sachs, with a price target of $390 per share.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, David Solomon, Goldman, Wells, Mike Mayo, Mayo, Wells Fargo, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Creative Planning, Trust, GS Locations: Wells Fargo

☆ Markets don't appreciate how game-changing proposed bank regulations are: Wells Fargo's Mike Mayo
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMarkets don't appreciate how game-changing proposed bank regulations are: Wells Fargo's Mike MayoMike Mayo, managing director and senior banking analyst at Wells Fargo Securities, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss his concerns about new banking regulation proposals, banking reforms since the Dodd-Frank Act, and more.

Persons: Wells, Mike Mayo Mike Mayo, Dodd, Frank Organizations: Wells, Wells Fargo Securities Locations: Wells Fargo

☆ Why Citigroup's shift to wealth management is a risky bet
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( Juhohn Lee | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Citigroup instead announced its plans to divert resources and double down on wealth management. Despite the shift in strategy, though, Citigroup's investment in wealth management hasn't started to pay off. In 2022, the firm expected global wealth management to generate a compound annual revenue growth in the high single digits to low teens. But, instead, Citigroup's wealth management revenue fell 5% year over year in the second quarter of 2023. I think it's to be determined how this wealth management strategy plays out."

Persons: Jane Fraser, Hugh Son, Wells Fargo, Mike Mayo, hasn't, Mayo Organizations: Citigroup, Citi, CNBC, Bank of America, Wells, Wells Fargo Securities Locations: United States, Wells, Asia, Wells Fargo

☆ Dimon says private equity giants are 'dancing in the streets' over tougher bank rules
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-14 | by ( Hugh Son | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, testifies during the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing titled Annual Oversight of the Nations Largest Banks, in Hart Building on Sept. 22, 2022. "This is great news for hedge funds, private equity, private credit, Apollo , Blackstone ," Dimon said, naming two of the largest private equity players. Banks face requirements to hold more capital as a cushion against risky activities from both U.S. and international regulators. Authorities are proposing higher capital requirements for banks with at least $100 billion in assets after the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in March. But that also coincides with a long-awaited set of international rules spurred by the 2008 financial crisis referred to as the Basel III endgame.

Persons: Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase, Wells, Mike Mayo, Michael Barr, Blackstone, Dimon, Apollo didn't, Banks Organizations: JPMorgan, Banking, Housing, Urban Affairs Committee, Nations Largest Banks, Federal, Silicon Valley Bank Locations: Wells Fargo, Silicon, Basel

☆ Top bank analyst Mike Mayo says keep buying JPMorgan at the highs: 'Goliath is winning'
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-13 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Wells Fargo is staying bullish on JPMorgan ahead of its earnings report premarket Friday — even as the stock keeps rising. Analyst Mike Mayo kept his overweight rating on the Jamie Dimon-led bank, calling it his top pick in the group. Wall Street's consensus estimate for 2023 earnings have increased by 13% since the start of the year, while peers have seen theirs fall by an average of 15%, Mayo said. "JPM exemplifies our 'Goliath is Winning' theme," Mayo said in a note to clients on Wednesday. And Mayo said the bank has shown greater resiliency given rising interest rates, the possibility of a recession and increased government regulation.

Persons: Wells, Mike Mayo, Jamie Dimon, Wells Fargo's, Mayo, JPM, JPMorgan's, Michael Bloom Organizations: JPMorgan, Citigroup Locations: Wednesday's, Republic

☆ Wells Fargo's Mike Mayo breaks down what to expect from bank earnings
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-13 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWells Fargo's Mike Mayo breaks down what to expect from bank earningsMike Mayo, Wells Fargo managing director, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss bank earnings as JPMorgan, Citigroup and Wells Fargo all report tomorrow.

Persons: Wells, Mike Mayo Organizations: Wells, JPMorgan, Citigroup Locations: Wells Fargo

☆ The bank stress test could risk a credit crunch, says Wells Fargo's Mike Mayo
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-28 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe bank stress test could risk a credit crunch, says Wells Fargo's Mike MayoMike Mayo, Wells Fargo Securities senior banking analyst, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss the Fed's upcoming stress test on banks.

Persons: Wells, Mike Mayo Mike Mayo Organizations: Wells Fargo Securities Locations: Wells Fargo

☆ Goldman Sachs isn't just spinning records it's breaking records, says Wells Fargo's Mike Mayo
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-13 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailGoldman Sachs isn't just spinning records it's breaking records, says Wells Fargo's Mike MayoMike Mayo, Wells Fargo managing director, joins 'Last Call' to discuss a new Wall Street Journal report that Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon may be the target of continuing frustration inside the company.

Persons: Goldman Sachs, Wells, Mike Mayo Mike Mayo, David Solomon Organizations: Wells, Journal Locations: Wells Fargo

David Solomon has been Goldman Sachs' CEO for over four years since succeeding Lloyd Blankfein. There's been a lot of talk about the morale at Goldman Sachs. Solomon said there were fewer "partner transitions at Goldman Sachs" in 2022 than any year "going back to 2014." Meanwhile, Solomon's expensive foray into consumer banking raised the ire of some longtime Goldman partners, as Insider has previously reported. The fresh faces among the Goldman Sachs executives who took the stage at the bank's investor day highlight the leadership changes under Solomon.

☆ JPMorgan investors to scrutinize First Republic takeover
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-19 | by ( Nupur Anand | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Analysts will seek more details about the deal and JPMorgan's plans to integrate First Republic's business into the largest U.S. bank. FIRST REPUBLICJPMorgan has agreed to undertake $173 billion of the failed bank's loans, $30 billion of securities and $92 billion of deposits after First Republic was shuttered down by authorities. Dimon had said that he expects blowback from the FRC deal earlier this month in an interview on Bloomberg TV. loadingAn acquisition of this scale will raise question on integration, execution risks, employee retention among others, analysts believe. JPMorgan has made 19 acquisitions since 2020 but the last major purchase of this scale by the lender was in 2008 of Bear Stearns.

Morgan Stanley co-presidents Ted Pick and Andy Saperstein, and head of investment management Dan Simkowitz, are widely seen as contenders for the top job. Morgan Stanley shares were little changed in early trading, down 0.9%. The less volatile business of wealth management accounted for 45% of firm's revenue in the first quarter. Morgan Stanley's first-quarter profit beat expectations as rising revenue from wealth management offset declines in investment banking and trading. Simkowitz, the eldest of the three at 58, is head of investment management at Morgan Stanley and co-head of the firm's strategy and execution.

☆ Our conviction in Morgan Stanley remains solid, despite the CEO's planned departure
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-19 | by ( Kevin Stankiewicz | In Kevinstankiewicz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Jim on Friday matched Gorman's confidence in the future of Morgan Stanley, saying its stock looked very attractive at current levels. The day before Gorman took over as CEO, on Jan. 1, 2010, Morgan Stanley stock closed at $29.60 per share. Investors like steadiness, so they're willing to pay more for every dollar of wealth-and-asset-management revenue compared with investment banking and trading. Over time, this dynamic should allow Morgan Stanley to command a higher price-to-earnings ratio. James Gorman, chairman and chief executive officer of Morgan Stanley, speaks during a Bloomberg Television interview in Beijing, China, on Thursday, May 30, 2019.

☆ There are limited options to fix the banking crisis, but one is gaining support
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Ackman didn't provide specifics on how he thinks a deposit guarantee program would work, but he said one is essential to restore investor confidence in regional banks. That has put pressure on midsize banks, and the S & P Regional Bank ETF has fallen 40% year to date. Short sellers have ganged up on some regional banks on the prospect that even those that are rescued or merged will see stock holders wiped out. "Renewed stress among regional bank stocks after market close may cause [Washington, D.C.] to reconsider priorities," Mayo said in a client note. "Unfortunately, there is a significant disconnect between the renewed pressure on regional banks and DC's posture," Mills said in a note.

☆ CNBC Daily Open: JPMorgan rides to the rescue
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-02 | by ( Yeo Boon Ping | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A posted announcement from the FDIC about the seizure of First Republic Bank and sale to JPMorgan Chase is displayed on a window at a First Republic Bank office on May 01, 2023 in San Francisco, California. This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. In sum: First Republic's failure and takeover by JPMorgan is a big deal (and good one for the biggest bank in the U.S.!) Subscribe here to get this report sent directly to your inbox each morning before markets open.

☆ CNBC Daily Open: JPMorgan takes over First Republic
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-02 | by ( Yeo Boon Ping | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A branch of First Republic Bank in New York City, U.S.Markets were remarkably quiet following the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. history. This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Markets were remarkably quiet following the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. history. Subscribe here to get this report sent directly to your inbox each morning before markets open.

Shares of JPMorgan and some of the other the largest U.S. banks rose on Monday, while those of mid-tier banks fell. [1/3] People walk past a First Republic Bank branch in San Francisco, California, U.S. April 28, 2023. "This is not the world financial crisis, this is not the savings and loan crisis. JPMorgan also entered into a loss-share agreement with the FDIC on single family, residential and commercial loans it bought, but will not take First Republic Bank's corporate debt or preferred stock. The failed bank's 84 offices in eight states will reopen as branches of JPMorgan Chase Bank from Monday, it added.

First Republic was one of the major casualties of the banking crisis triggered in March, when depositors fled en masse from some U.S. lenders to institutions such as JPMorgan that they thought were safer. [1/2] People walk past a First Republic Bank branch in San Francisco, California, U.S. April 28, 2023. JPMorgan has assumed all of the bank's deposits, it said, and will repay $25 billion of the $30 billion big banks deposited with First Republic in March. JPMorgan said it expected to achieve a one-time, post-tax gain of about $2.6 billion after the deal. The failed bank's 84 offices in eight states will reopen as branches of JPMorgan Chase Bank from Monday, it added.

☆ 2 JPMorgan buys First Republic Bank's assets
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

May 1 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N), the biggest U.S. bank by assets, said on Monday it will buy most of First Republic Bank's (FRC.N) assets after U.S. regulators seized the troubled bank. low single digits), strategically consistent (US wealth expansion), and system friendly - FDIC loss of only $13B (<est. "First, as with the GFC (Global Financial Crisis,) this once again shows the value of a fortress balance sheet. "Assets such as the U.S. dollar and Japanese yen will be on the radar as traders look for an asset of safety. Still, unlike Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, the FDIC had a buy waiting in the wings.

☆ Don't let the patriotic talk fool you. Here are 5 ways JPMorgan stands to win from buying First Republic Bank.
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-01 | by ( Emmalyse Brownstein | Carter Johnson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

JPMorgan on Monday morning emerged as the white-knight buyer of First Republic Bank. More wealth advisors for high-net-worth clientsJPMorgan's wealth management ambitions will also get a boost from its purchase of First Republic. The smaller bank has about 150 high-end advisors who will join JPMorgan's brokerage business unit, JPMorgan Advisors. "If they can retain the wealth advisors and not lose too many more, I think it will be very advantageous. "This helps bring the bank crisis phase to the home stretch in our view," wrote Wells Fargo's Mayo.

☆ The First Republic deal has come at a crucial point for the markets and economy
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-01 | by ( Jeff Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesJPMorgan Chase's takeover of First Republic likely ends the panic phase of the banking crisis, with the fallout left to come in a pivotal week for markets and the economy. Following an unsuccessful effort to keep First Republic open, the largest U.S. bank by deposits reached a deal to take over the 14th-largest financial institution. With financial services covering such a wide swath of activities in the $26.5 trillion U.S. economy, the failures of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and now First Republic Bank will reverberate. Stocks nudged higher Monday morning on hopes that the worst of a banking crisis that began in early March has drifted into the rear view. "Resolving FRC should end the 7-week post SVB bank crisis phase."

☆ Citigroup defends revamp as shareholders complain about sluggish stock
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-25 | by ( Tatiana Bautzer | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"We completely understand" shareholders' frustration with the share price, he said, after fielding several questions from shareholders on the topic. Still, Mayo welcomed Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser's pledge to receive 85% of her pay in stock, a higher proportion than peers at other banking giants. Separately, Fraser said the sale of Citigroup's Mexican consumer business, known as Banamex, was taking "longer than expected," because of its complexity. The bank is still pursuing two options for the business: a sale or initial public offering, she said. SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALSThe majority of Citigroup shareholders agreed to management proposals to elect board members and pay executives.

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