Wells Fargo Names BNY Mellon's Scharf as CEO

Wells Fargo Names BNY Mellon's Scharf as CEO

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Charles W. Scharf is appointed as the new CEO of Wells Fargo, effective October 21st. Previously CEO of Visa and Bank of New York Mellon, Scharf is expected to address the challenges faced by Wells Fargo, including the fake account scandal. His diverse background and experience with regulators make him a suitable choice. Warren Buffett's support is noted, and Scharf's role involves cleaning up the bank and dealing with regulatory issues.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was appointed as the new CEO of Wells Fargo?

Jane Fraser

Jamie Dimon

Charles W. Scharf

Cathy Bessant

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major issue did Wells Fargo face that required a leadership change?

A cybersecurity breach

A decline in stock prices

A fake account scandal

A merger with another bank

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who stepped in as interim leader before Charles Scharf's appointment?

Tim Sloan

Alan Parker

Warren Buffett

Jane Fraser

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key tasks for Charles Scharf as the new CEO?

Launching a new product line

Dealing with regulators

Merging with another bank

Expanding into new markets

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which major investor is supportive of Charles Scharf's appointment?

Jeff Bezos

Warren Buffett

Bill Gates

Elon Musk