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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.

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Mike Santomassimo, will present at the Morgan Stanley Virtual U.S. Financials Conference on June 15, 2021, at 8 a.m. Eastern time. The live webcast will be accessible online, and a replay will be available for three months. As a leading financial services provider with approximately $1.9 trillion in assets, Wells Fargo serves one in three U.S. households and over 10% of middle market and small businesses. The company emphasizes sustainability and community impact in its operations.

Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) is launching a new consumer credit card portfolio, starting with the Active Cash Card in July, which features no annual fee, unlimited 2% cash rewards on purchases, and a $200 cash rewards bonus for spending $1,000 in the first 3 months. The bank aims to simplify credit card offerings to meet evolving customer needs. A low-APR card, Reflect, and a rewards card line are set to follow. The initiative is part of Wells Fargo's transformation strategy to enhance its consumer business and position itself competitively in the card market.

Wells Fargo Wealth & Investment Management has launched a new podcast titled “About Money.” Hosted by Michael Liersch, the podcast aims to spark healthy discussions about money, tackling taboos and empowering listeners in their financial decision-making. The first season includes 10 episodes focusing on difficult conversations related to finances with family and partners, releasing weekly until August 5. With nearly $2 trillion in client assets, Wells Fargo is one of the largest wealth managers in the U.S., providing a range of financial services.