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Wells Fargo puts AI to work in banking, assets top $2.7 trillion

Wells Fargo puts AI to work in banking, assets top $2.7 trillion

3 Key Points

  1. What happened

    Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf said the bank uses AI and autonomous agents to write code faster, close previously unknown cyber vulnerabilities, and speed up underwriting decisions and complaint responses.

  2. Why it matters

    The bank is embedding AI into core operations rather than treating it as a side project, and it also launched tokenized deposits on its own blockchain platform for corporate and commercial clients.

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Wells Fargo's third-quarter earnings call highlighted a broad push into AI and digital assets. CEO Charlie Scharf said the bank is spending significant management time and resources on AI, applying it to software development, marketing, cybersecurity, risk management, customer service, and underwriting. This follows years of investment in technology platforms, which Scharf said helped drive growth in the Wealth and Investment Management business. Client assets there grew 11% year over year to over $2.7 trillion, and average loan balances rose 16%. The bank also launched tokenized deposits on its own blockchain, giving corporate and commercial clients a new, more efficient way to move money. Wells Fargo is among 21 financial institutions planning to form a company to issue stablecoins.

FAQ
What did Wells Fargo launch on its blockchain platform?
Wells Fargo launched tokenized deposits on its proprietary blockchain platform for corporate and commercial clients. This provides a new way to move money more efficiently.
How is Wells Fargo using AI in its operations?
The bank uses AI and autonomous agents to write code faster, launch marketing campaigns faster, close previously unknown cyber vulnerabilities, improve risk management, help customers with banking tasks, and accelerate underwriting and complaint responses.
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