SEC Imposes $35M Fine On Wells Fargo For Overcharging Advisory Fees
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Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) has been fined $35 million by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for overcharging more than 10,900 investment advisory accounts over $26.8 million in advisory fees. The bank has reimbursed the affected accountholders approximately $40 million, including interest. This follows accusations last year by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau of widespread mismanagement of auto loans, mortgages, and deposit accounts.
August 25, 2023 | 4:21 pm
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Wells Fargo has been fined $35 million by the SEC for overcharging advisory fees. This could negatively impact the bank's reputation and financial performance.
The fine imposed by the SEC is a significant amount and could impact Wells Fargo's financial performance in the short term. Additionally, this regulatory action could harm the bank's reputation, potentially affecting its customer base and future business.
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