5 key tasks facing Wells Fargo’s new CEO


Charlie Scharf has plenty of work to do as he becomes chief executive of Wells Fargo & Co. on Oct. 21. Here's a look at what some of his priorities might be:

1. Restore trust: Customers’ trust is the cornerstone of a successful bank, so rebuilding the bank’s reputation that’s been tarnished by a series of scandals will no doubt be high on his agenda. He may want to take a page from Charles Schwab’s playbook. Asked how he avoids having employees engage in bad behavior just to meet sales goals,…

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