Market Chatter: Wells Fargo Leaves Net-Zero Banking Alliance

MT Newswires Live12-20

Wells Fargo (WFC) is ending its membership in climate finance group Net-Zero Banking Alliance, Bloomberg reported Friday, quoting a statement from the bank.

Wells Fargo didn't give an explanation for the decision, the report said.

Bloomberg reported that financial firms have seen increasing pressure from US Republican lawmakers, which have launched investigations linked to the sector's projects to address climate change.

In response to a request for comment from MT Newswires, the lender confirmed it has left the alliance.

(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

Price: 69.64, Change: +0.79, Percent Change: +1.15

Disclaimer: Investing carries risk. This is not financial advice. The above content should not be regarded as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation on acquiring or disposing of any financial products, any associated discussions, comments, or posts by author or other users should not be considered as such either. It is solely for general information purpose only, which does not consider your own investment objectives, financial situations or needs. TTM assumes no responsibility or warranty for the accuracy and completeness of the information, investors should do their own research and may seek professional advice before investing.

Comments

We need your insight to fill this gap
Leave a comment