Consumer bureau to investigate nine large banks named in a federal report on closing accounts
Oct. 14, 2026 — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it will investigate whether the nine largest national banks complied with consumer financial law, after a report by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency that the bureau said found they restricted access over customers' political or religious beliefs or lawful businesses, including firearms, oil and gas, and tobacco. The banks include JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo.
The wall: The banks' responses were not included.
Tier: Confirmed (based on the bureau's release announcing its own action)
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