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Wells Fargo and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announced the winners of the College Completion Scholarship Program, awarding up to $5,000 to over 200 senior scholars from TMCF-member schools for the 2021-22 academic year. Each recipient will also receive career mentorship from Mentor Collective. This initiative emphasizes the importance of social and financial support for students, as research indicates mentorship significantly boosts retention and sense of belonging among college students.

A recent Wells Fargo study highlights that 92% of Americans are concerned about rising inflation, with nearly half of credit card rewards users (49%) relying on rewards to offset everyday costs. The survey indicates that 71% of Americans possess rewards cards, and 65% are increasingly focused on these benefits. Many respondents reported using rewards primarily for groceries (62%), gas (51%), and dining (43%). Despite this, 38% of rewards cardholders have not utilized their rewards this year, suggesting a gap in understanding their card benefits.

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) announces the retirement of Bill Mayer after 34 years in the financial industry, having led Wells Fargo Equipment Finance (WFEF) since 2015. Amrita Patel will take over as head of WFEF, bringing extensive experience from her previous leadership roles including head of Process Transformation. Patel's focus will be on innovative financial solutions in a changing economy. Wells Fargo continues to be a significant player in the financial services sector with approximately $1.9 trillion in assets, serving U.S. households and small businesses.

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) is reinstating its diverse candidate slate guidelines after a review period, effective August 19. The changes aim to simplify the hiring process and improve candidate experience. Key highlights include maintaining a 50% diverse candidate slate, redefining job roles based on levels, and enhancing training for recruiters. The company reports significant increases in diverse hiring, with 2021 U.S. external hiring up 17% and diverse hires rising by 27% compared to 2020. These guidelines are expected to further bolster Wells Fargo's commitment to diversity.

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has announced a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.30 per share, reflecting an increase of $0.05 from the previous quarter. The dividend is payable on September 1, 2022, to stockholders of record as of August 5, 2022. This announcement highlights the company’s commitment to returning value to shareholders amidst its operations as a leading financial services provider with approximately $1.9 trillion in assets.

Wells Fargo Advisors has expanded its New York Madison Avenue branch by welcoming Yakub Mathew as Managing Director – Investments. Mathew brings over 34 years of wealth management expertise and aims to enhance services for Ultra High Net Worth clients, specifically targeting the South-Asian market. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Mathew held key positions at Citi Private Bank and HSBC. As of March 31, 2022, Wells Fargo Advisors manages $1.88 trillion in client assets, serving a vast clientele across the U.S.

Wells Fargo has appointed Mary Katherine DuBose as the head of its secured lending division, which includes asset-based lending, equipment finance, supply chain finance, and inventory finance. Reporting to Kyle Hranicky, CEO of Wells Fargo Commercial Banking, DuBose brings over 20 years of banking experience to the role. Previously, she served as the chief credit officer and held various leadership positions within the bank. This strategic move aims to enhance the bank's lending capabilities and client services globally.