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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.
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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.
Bank of America announces that over three million clients now utilize its SafeBalance Banking account, which has seen a 40% growth over the last year. The account targets financial management, eliminating overdraft fees. More than 100,000 clients have accessed the new Balance Assist loan service since its national rollout. Additionally, the Balance Connect overdraft protection feature enhances client financial management by allowing fund transfers across accounts. The bank continues to innovate, serving 66 million clients with advanced digital offerings.
Bank of America announced the upcoming retirements of Anne Finucane, Vice Chairman, and Thomas Montag, Chief Operating Officer, effective end of 2021. Both have played pivotal roles in the bank’s recovery post-financial crisis, enhancing its brand and market share. Finucane will transition to a non-executive position at Bank of America Europe, while Montag will continue with the Global Advisory Council. Their leadership contributed to nearly $38 billion in revenue in 2020 and significant growth in sustainable finance initiatives.