Wells Fargo CEO Steps Down After Fake Account Scandal

Wells Fargo CEO Steps Down After Fake Account Scandal

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John Stumpf steps down as CEO and chairman of Wells Fargo amid a scandal involving unauthorized bank accounts. Tim Sloan is appointed as the new CEO, and Stephen Sanger becomes the chairman. The scandal has led to a $185 million settlement and increased scrutiny from lawmakers. While some clients have withdrawn, the overall financial impact on Wells Fargo remains unclear. The situation has sparked significant public and governmental attention, leading to hearings and further pressure on the bank's leadership.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who replaced John Stumpf as CEO of Wells Fargo?

Dakin Campbell

Tim Sloan

John Stumpf

Stephen Sanger

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the amount of the settlement Wells Fargo agreed to pay due to the unauthorized accounts scandal?

$185 million

$100 million

$200 million

$250 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which government entities have stopped doing business with Wells Fargo following the scandal?

Florida and Nevada

New York and Texas

Washington and Oregon

Chicago and California

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the actions taken by Wells Fargo in response to the scandal?

Increased customer fees

Clawed back $60 million from executives

Expanded into new markets

Launched a new advertising campaign

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of lawmakers to the Wells Fargo scandal?

They imposed no penalties

They praised Wells Fargo

They held hearings in Washington DC

They ignored it