WFC · News · 20260825N
Regulatory Asset Cap Removal
WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN · 2026-08-25 · Importance 44 · Surprise 60 · In source text
The Federal Reserve lifted Wells Fargo’s asset cap after the bank closed its final consent order. The removal allows Wells Fargo to expand its balance sheet and is expected by third-party analysts to support higher revenue and earnings. Wells Fargo reported 17.7% return on tangible common equity in the second quarter of 2026, above its 17%–18% target, although analysts cited continuing regulatory demands and digital-execution risk.
Key facts
- The Federal Reserve lifted its asset cap on Wells Fargo. source
- Wells Fargo closed its final consent order related to the asset cap. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| revenue | positive | committed | — | The Federal Reserve lifted its asset cap on Wells Fargo. |
| assets | positive | committed | — | The Federal Reserve lifted its asset cap on Wells Fargo. |