BlackRock and Alliance Bernstein to Invest in Klaviyo

Major asset manager including BlackRock and research and services firm Alliance Bernstein LP have evinced interest to be cornerstone investors in the marketing automation company Klaviyo’s planned Initial Public Offering (IPO) on New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) by end of this year and Klaviyo hopes to raise up to $518 million in the public listing, media reports said.
U.S. Federal Reserve Unveils 2023 Bank Stress Test Results

In a testament to the strength of the U.S. banking sector, the Federal Reserve’s unveiling of the 2023 bank stress test results showcased the industry’s resilience while shedding light on potential areas of concern. These annual evaluations, designed to simulate severe economic downturns, have become vital in safeguarding the financial system. While the tests revealed banks’ improved ability to navigate challenging scenarios, they also emphasized the need to address vulnerabilities. With a focus on maintaining stability and preparing for future economic challenges, stress tests play a critical role in shaping the future of the banking industry.
Exclusive: Goldman Sachs to cut asset management investments that weighed on earnings

Goldman Sachs Group Inc’s asset management arm will significantly reduce the $59 billion of alternative investments that weighed on the bank’s earnings, an executive told Reuters.
Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan unwinding Russia businesses

Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N)and JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) on Thursday announced they were unwinding their Russian businesses, becoming the first major U.S. banks to exit following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and putting pressure on rivals to follow.
Factbox: U.S. banks tighten COVID-19 precautions as Omicron variant spreads

U.S. banks have been more proactive than other industries in encouraging employees back to the office, but those plans have come under renewed scrutiny due to the rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant.
Wall Street firms retreat from office, holiday parties as virus spreads

Wall Street banks and investment firms are retrenching from their push to get staff back to the office, with Citigroup Inc (C.N), Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N), Carlyle Group Inc (CG.O), Blackstone (BX.N) and MetLife (MET.N) among the latest to adjust plans as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus spreads.
Goldman Sachs expands transaction bank to Britain

Goldman Sachs (GS.N) has launched its transaction bank in Britain, the firm said Monday, expanding the business after launching in the United States last year as it looks for steadier sources of revenue beyond its investment bank.
Dollar loses some steam after Fed boost; bitcoin tumbles

The dollar dipped on Monday against major currencies, but broadly held most of the previous week’s gains after the Fed’s surprise hawkish tilt.
Wall Street bank CEOs face fee criticism in second round with Congress

The heads of major U.S. retail banks faced renewed criticism Thursday from Democratic lawmakers who said financial institutions should not have charged Americans billions of dollars in overdraft and other fees during the pandemic.
Senator Warren attacks JPMorgan’s Dimon over ‘baloney’ overdraft fees

Progressive firebrand Senator Elizabeth Warren on Wednesday attacked JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) chief executive Jamie Dimon after the country’s largest lender reaped $1.46 billion in overdraft fees during 2020 while borrowers were struggling to make ends meet amid pandemic lockdowns.