National banks

Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould said that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency would continue to pursue its view on federal preemption of state banking policy in court and in Congress.

The civil rights activist Jesse Jackson is pushing a proposal that the billions banks have paid in fines be given to Americans who lost homes or suffered in other ways during the financial crisis.

The former bank CEO is widely expected to continue the recent push to implement a more industry-friendly agenda.

Duke, currently vice chairman, was rumored to be a likely contender for the chairman spot last week.

Expenses also rose, as well as the provision for loan losses, but credit quality remained spotless at the lender to the wealthy.