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Theta Lake has joined the Wells Fargo Startup Accelerator, enhancing its collaboration security and compliance solutions. This partnership allows Theta Lake to leverage Wells Fargo's extensive resources for innovation in compliance technology. Theta Lake integrates with over 40 collaboration tools and is experiencing rapid growth. The Wells Fargo accelerator, now in its sixth year, supports startups with funding and guidance to scale their solutions. The program has seen over 3,500 applications globally, reflecting its attractiveness to innovators within the financial services sector.

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) has completed the 2021 Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review stress test, with an anticipated stress capital buffer of 3.1%. The Federal Reserve Board will finalize the SCB by August 31, 2021. The company aims to increase its third-quarter dividend to $0.20 from $0.10 per share, pending Board approval. A capital plan outlines approximately $18 billion in common share repurchases from Q3 2021 through Q2 2022. CEO Charlie Scharf highlighted the strength of their capital position despite pandemic challenges.

On June 28, 2021, Wells Fargo Private Bank became a national sponsor of Keiretsu Forum, enhancing support for the angel investing ecosystem. Keiretsu Forum, a global leader in angel investing, reported a record 314 fundings in the previous year. With Wells Fargo's collaboration, the organization anticipates continued success in 2021. Wells Fargo, with assets of approximately $1.9 trillion, provides diverse financial services nationwide and aims to support sustainable community growth.

Wells Fargo has announced a donation of $7.75 million to Habitat for Humanity, aimed at improving housing affordability and addressing the homeownership gap among Black communities in the U.S. This contribution is part of Wells Fargo's larger $1 billion commitment to housing solutions by 2025. The funds will help build and repair over 340 homes and support initiatives that remove barriers to homeownership. Since 2010, Wells Fargo has contributed $85 million to Habitat for Humanity, emphasizing their dedication to community support and racial equity in housing.

Akoya LLC announced that Wells Fargo has joined the Akoya Data Access Network, enabling fintechs and data aggregators API-based access to Wells Fargo customer data. This partnership marks a commitment to secure data aggregation, with Akoya facilitating access to nearly half of U.S. retail banking accounts. Wells Fargo aims to transition 99% of third-party data sharing from screen scraping to APIs, enhancing security and control for customers through its banking platforms. Data will be available to the network later this year.

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) has appointed Julie Caperton as head of Wells Fargo Private Bank, enhancing her role within the Wealth & Investment Management division. Caperton will focus on strategies aimed at growth in high net worth segments, collaborating with regional leaders. With nearly 20 years at the firm, her background includes leading Corporate Development and roles in Asset-Backed Finance. Caperton aims to elevate client services while maintaining high risk management standards.

Wells Fargo has announced a commitment of a $25 million grant to the Opportunity Finance Network's Finance Justice Fund. This initiative aims to tackle systemic barriers to capital access in underserved communities, targeting Black, Latinx, and rural populations. The fund is projected to support approximately $420 million in financing for small businesses and affordable housing. Over the past six years, Wells Fargo has contributed over $174 million to community development financial institutions (CDFIs) to enhance their lending capabilities. This grant is part of Wells Fargo's broader $420 million Open for Business Fund.

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has appointed Ruth Jacks as head of Data and Transformation for Commercial Banking, effective June 14. In her new role, Jacks will focus on establishing a technology platform to streamline client management and enhance data capabilities across the segment. With over 25 years of experience in banking, she aims to drive technological advancements to improve client satisfaction and operational efficiency. Jacks previously worked at Texas Capital Bank and Bank of America, emphasizing growth strategies and diversity initiatives in her career.

Wells Fargo Investment Institute (WFII) released its 2021 Midyear Outlook, projecting a robust U.S. economic recovery from COVID-19 driven by vaccine distribution, increased consumer spending, and low interest rates. Despite concerns over rising inflation and tax rates, WFII anticipates these factors will not hinder growth. The report forecasted record corporate earnings and upward equity price movements, targeting the S&P 500 Index at 4,400-4,600 for 2021 and 4,800-5,000 for 2022. It suggests five investment strategies for post-pandemic portfolios, focusing on diversification and asset allocation.