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Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) aims to become a top-five investment bank over the next several years, according to Fernando Rivas, CEO of its Corporate and Investment Banking unit. The bank plans to add senior bankers and expand financing and trading services for institutional clients, with its deal pipeline reported at a record high.
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) sees a path to becoming a top-five investment bank over the next several years, according to Fernando Rivas, CEO of its Corporate and Investment Banking business.
Expansion Plans
The bank’s strategy centers on two areas, according to the source material:
- Adding senior bankers
- Expanding financing and trading services for institutional clients
Deal Pipeline
The report states that Wells Fargo’s deal pipeline has hit a record high. No further details on pipeline size or composition were provided in the source material.
Context
The article, published by MarketBeat, frames the top-five ambition as a multi-year goal rather than an immediate target. The source does not specify a timeline beyond “the next several years,” nor does it identify which firms currently occupy the top-five ranking the bank is targeting.