Managers of Wealth Americas

BNP Paribas reached an agreement with BMO for the sale of Bank of the West

The Transaction is expected to formally close during the course of 2022, upon customary condition precedents

Athene and Apollo to Acquire Majority Stake in Fast-Growing Consumer Lending Platform Aqua Finance at Valuation of Approximately $1 Billion

Blackstone to Maintain Minority Investment in Aqua Finance Specialist Platform on Track to Originate $2 Billion of Loans in 2021

BNP hires advisers to explore $15 billion Bank of the West sale

Discussions are still at an early stage and no deal is certain, they said.

Oakworth Capital Bank - 'Best Banks to Work For'

"Something special is happening here at Oakworth. We are building a world-class organization and our associates are the key driver of our performance and growth-driven culture,"

BofA launches Account Validation service

With fraud on the rise, companies can no longer make assumptions about whether the person or entity on the other end of a payment is who they say they are.

FV Bank prep crypto-linked Visa card programmes

The new card issuing capability represents an evolution of FV Bank’s vertically-integrated product suite

American Express Reports Third-Quarter Revenue of $10.9 Billion and Earnings Per Share Of $2.27

Total revenues net of interest expense were $1.3 billion, up 28 percent from $1.0 billion a year ago. The rise reflected an increase in network volumes compared to the prior year.

Ally Financial reports third quarter 2021 financial results

Enters into a definitive agreement to acquire Fair Square Financial

Wells Fargo Reports Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results

The financial results are available online.

Regions Bank’s Kate Danella and Amala Duggirala Recognized by American Banker Magazine

Over the past 18 months in particular, they have worked collaboratively to address the most pressing customer needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic

LA-Based Banks Outpace National Banks in Profits

First Credit Bank in West Hollywood is the most profitable bank in Los Angeles County.

BofA Global Research Launches Coverage of Digital Assets

Digital assets represent a $2 trillion+ market value with 200 million+ users, and have the potential to transform every industry by improving efficiency and reducing friction across transactions.

Wells Fargo delays return-to-office initiative for third time to Jan. 10

Initially, employees were told July 16 that the return-to-work date would be Sept. 7. Less than a month later, the bank shifted the launch date to Oct. 4.

BancPlus Corporation Announces Acquisition of First Trust Corporation

Subject to the terms of the merger agreement, First Trust Corporation shareholders will receive shares of BancPlus’ common stock and cash consideration for each outstanding share of First Trust Corporation common stock.

Wells Fargo and Mastercard invest in Bilt rewards programme for renters

"In the same way airlines and hotels have created loyalists through their rewards programs over the last several decades"

MUFG Mulls Sale of U.S. Banking Arm

Smaller U.S. banks have been exploring mergers to complete with larger rivals and fintech companies, and overseas banks with U.S. operations are exploring their sale to benefit from higher acquisition prices.

First National Bank Named a Pittsburgh Area Top Workplace for the Eleventh Consecutive Year

Receives Special Award for Its Supportive Managers Based on Employee Feedback

Canadian Imperial Bank's US Commercial Banking, Wealth Management Support 3Q Profit Rise

Adjusted earnings were C$3.93 a share, beating analyst expectations of C$3.40 a share taken from FactSet.

National Bank reports $839M third-quarter profit, beats expectations

Analysts on average had expected a profit of $2.13 per share, according to financial market data firm Refinitiv.

Five Star Bank Officially Opens its Relocated Branch in Elmira

Five Star Bank has served Elmira since 2012 when it acquired the former HSBC branch at 150 Lake Street.

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