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Bank of America Corporation reports developments across consumer banking, wealth management, corporate and investment banking, global markets and capital actions. The company serves individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses, large corporations, governments and institutions with banking, investing, asset management, lending, trading and risk-management products and services.
Recurring BAC news includes operating and financial results, regular dividends on common and preferred stock, Merrill Wealth Management platform and advisor updates, co-branded credit card partnerships, and community or cultural initiatives such as the Bank of America Art Conservation Project. Coverage also reflects the company's digital banking, small-business services and international banking presence.
Bank of America Corporation announced it will redeem on October 21, 2021 a total of $2.5 billion in Senior Notes, comprising $500 million of Floating Rate Senior Notes and $2 billion of 2.503% Senior Notes, both due October 2022. The redemption price will equal 100% of the principal amount plus accrued interest. Payment for the redemption will occur via The Depository Trust Company, with Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company acting as trustee. The company serves around 66 million clients through extensive banking services.
Bank of America has launched its digital asset research, presenting a report titled "Digital Assets Primer: Only the first inning." This report, led by Alkesh Shah, evaluates the $2 trillion+ digital asset market, which comprises over 200 million users. It aims to explore the digital asset ecosystem, including tokens, stablecoins, and non-fungible tokens. Candace Browning emphasized the significance of digital assets in transforming various industries. The launch aims to enhance Bank of America's offerings to investors in the burgeoning digital asset space.
Bank of America has reached its goal of hiring 10,000 individuals from low- and moderate-income (LMI) neighborhoods through its Pathways program, achieving this two years ahead of schedule. The bank plans to double this commitment by adding another 10,000 hires by 2025, collaborating with community colleges and organizations like Year Up and UnidosUS. This initiative is part of Bank of America's broader strategy to foster career opportunities for underserved communities, enhancing its diverse talent pipeline and reinforcing its commitment to equal employment.
The 2021 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy reveals that affluent Americans increased their average charitable giving to $43,195 in 2020, up 48% from $29,269 in 2017. Nearly 90% of affluent households donated, with notable shifts towards issues-based philanthropy. Younger donors are embracing structured giving vehicles, and sustainable investing participation nearly doubled to 13%. Confidence in nonprofits remains high, while 72% of respondents indicated their giving levels would not change without tax deductions. The study was based on a survey of 1,626 affluent households.
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Bank of America announced enhancements to its Intelligent Receivables solution, which now supports payment processing in local languages including Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Thai. This upgrade aims to improve payment matching accuracy and efficiency for corporate clients in 12 Asia Pacific markets, including New Zealand. With nearly 100% data capture capability, the solution offers comprehensive automation for reconciling payments and invoices. Additionally, it integrates with the Bank of America CashPro platform, providing clients with valuable insights into customer payment trends.
Bank of America announced cash dividends for preferred stock, with amounts up to $32.500 per share, payable to shareholders. The dividends include:
- Series L: $18.125 (Payment on Nov 1)
- Series Z: $32.500 (Payment on Oct 25)
- Series HH: $0.3671875 (Payment on Oct 25)
- Series NN: $0.2734375 (Payment on Nov 3)
- Series PP: $0.2578125 (Payment on Nov 2)
Record dates range from October 1 to October 15, 2021, highlighting the company's ongoing commitment to returning value to shareholders.
On September 13, 2021, Bank of America announced a $500,000 grant to launch a statewide Minority Business Accelerator program in South Carolina. Set to launch in January 2022, the program aims to support high-potential minority-owned firms with training and business coaching, resulting in a three-year Strategic Growth Action Plan. This initiative is part of Bank of America's $1.25 billion commitment to enhance racial equality and economic opportunity. The accelerator will replicate successful models from the Upstate region, aiming for inclusive economic development and job creation across the state.
Bank of America announced significant senior leadership changes aimed at enhancing long-term success and increasing diversity. Five new leaders, including three women, will join the senior management team, which now averages 21 years of service at the bank and 31 years in finance. The restructuring seeks to continue the company's commitment to ‘Responsible Growth’ while adapting to global challenges. Brian Moynihan remains CEO, emphasizing the importance of diverse leadership and operational excellence for future progress.
Bank of America has launched an enhanced global Virtual Account Management (VAM) solution after multi-year investments, aimed at simplifying cash management complexities for treasurers. The new features include a single global view across 30+ currencies, flexibility through its CashPro platform, and easy digital account transitions. Currently available in the UK, Ireland, and Netherlands, the VAM solution will roll out to more regions in 2021 and beyond, enhancing clients' treasury operations.