U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders criticized top U.S. banks for prioritizing shareholder profits over lending to businesses and households. Banks like JPMorgan Chase raised dividends and share repurchase programs, benefiting shareholders. The senators warned that weakening regulations could harm financial stability and economic growth. The Fed finalized new capital requirements for large banks after stress tests post-2008 financial crisis. Warren and Sanders urged bank CEOs to respond to concerns by September 22.

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