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Morgan Stanley Honored with Three 2020 Money Management Institute/Barron’s Industry Awards for Commitment to Social Justice, Digital Innovation, and Wealth Manager Platform of the Year
Morgan Stanley today announced that the Firm has been honored by the 2020 Money Management Institute (MMI)/Barron’s Industry Awards, receiving honors for innovation and stellar service in three
State Street Fund Connect Celebrates 20 Years of Continuous Innovation in Money Market Fund Trading
State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT) celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Fund Connect platform – the leading global trading, analytics and cash management tool with access to more than 400 money
American Express Announces $1 Billion Action Plan to Promote Racial, Ethnic and Gender Equity for Colleagues, Customers and Communities
American Express (NYSE: AXP) today announced its action plan to advance its diversity, inclusion and equity priorities. The plan includes a series of internal and external initiatives, commitments
Discover Names Shifra Kolsky New Controller & Chief Accounting Officer
Discover Financial Services announced today that Shifra Kolsky, Vice President and Assistant Controller, will take over the role of Senior Vice President, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer, on
Daniel Simkowitz to Speak at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Future of Financials Conference
Daniel Simkowitz, Head of Investment Management of Morgan Stanley, will speak at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Future of Financials Conference which will be held in a virtual format on Monday
State Street Announces Chief Financial Officer to Participate in the BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference
State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT) announced today that its Chief Financial Officer, Eric Aboaf, will participate in the BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference on Thursday, November 5, 2020
Discover Launches Click to Pay Making the Digital Checkout Experience Simple and More Secure
Discover cardmembers and merchants can now experience a more seamless and consistent checkout experience when shopping online or through a mobile app with the launch of Click to Pay. The digital
American Express and Uber Expand Partnership to Introduce New Offerings for Platinum, Gold & Green Card Members
American Express (NYSE: AXP) and Uber today announced an exclusive new offer for U.S. Consumer Platinum, Gold and Green Card Members and an Uber Cash benefit for Gold Card Members to bring their
American Express Elects Charles Phillips to Board of Directors
American Express (NYSE: AXP) today announced that Charles Phillips has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective December 1, 2020.
“Charles has extensive leadership experience in the
Morgan Stanley Donates Additional $2.5 Million to Hunger Relief Organizations Worldwide Through Move for Meals Campaign
Morgan Stanley today announced a donation of $2.5 million to hunger relief organizations worldwide, equaling 25 million meals, as a result of its latest employee campaign: Move for Meals. From
Fifth Third Announces Appointment of Timothy N. Spence as President
Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) today announced the appointment of Tim Spence as president. His promotion will support the Company’s ongoing successful execution of its strategic initiatives and
American Express Reports Third-Quarter Revenue of $8.8 Billion and Earnings Per Share Of $1.30
American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) today reported third-quarter net income of $1.1 billion, or $1.30 per share, compared with net income of $1.8 billion, or $2.08 per share, a year ago.
Fifth Third Announces Third Quarter 2020 Results
Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB):
Key Highlights
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Very strong reported and adjusted return metrics, reflecting strong operating results
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Credit losses well below previous expectations with a NCO
Kieger Group Names Northern Trust as Full Service Provider for Luxembourg Funds
Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) has been selected by Switzerland-based asset manager Kieger AG and Kieger (Luxembourg) SA to provide fund administration, global custody, depositary and currency
Discover Financial Services Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $771 Million or $2.45 Per Diluted Share
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS):
Third Quarter Results
2020
2019
YOY Change
Total loans, end of period (in billions)
$88.7
$92.5
(4%)
Morgan Stanley Continues Commitment to Sustainable Investing with Social Bond to Support Affordable Housing
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced today the issuance of a $1 billion social bond to support affordable housing projects, the latest step in the Firm’s ongoing strategy to advance market-based
COVID-19 Fuels Uncertainty about U.S. Retirement, Wells Fargo Survey Finds
COVID-19 has raised fresh concerns about Americans’ retirement preparations, with some saying the pandemic has permanently impacted their ability to save for retirement, according to the 2020 Wells
Morgan Stanley Launches Program to Provide 60 Students with Full-Four Year Scholarships to Howard University, Morehouse College and Spelman College
Morgan Stanley today announced the launch of Morgan Stanley HBCU Scholars, an integrated program to strategically engage with and support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). The
Fifth Third Bank Strengthens Relationship with Bellwether Enterprise
Fifth Third Bank, National Association, announced today its second equity investment in Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital, LLC (Bellwether Enterprise), the commercial and multifamily
Discover Launches Personalized Tool for Students and Their Families Making Important College Decisions
Planning for college is an exciting moment in any student’s life and brings with it many important decisions. Students need to pick a school that is the right fit, determine a major that matches
Fifth Third Bank Named to the Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index
Fifth Third Bank, National Association, has been named to the fourth annual Diversity Best Practices (DBP) Inclusion Index. The index helps organizations understand trends and gaps in demographic
Discover Financial Services Declares Quarterly Dividend for Common Stock
The Board of Directors of Discover Financial Services declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.44 per share of common stock payable on December 3, 2020, to holders of record at the close of
Morgan Stanley Expands Shareworks Stock Plan Footprint in EMEA
Morgan Stanley today announced an agreement to migrate the Barclays Global Stock and Rewards business to Shareworks by Morgan Stanley (Shareworks). The deal is expected to bring approximately 40
Northern Trust Survey Shows Uptick in Outsourcing Amongst Asset Managers in Asia-Pacific
A recent Northern Trust survey, which polled 300 asset managers around the world including 30 percent from the Asia-Pacific region, highlighted an increasing trend for asset managers to outsource
American Express Declares Dividends on Series B and Series C Preferred Stock
American Express Company (NYSE: AXP) has declared the following dividends on the Company’s Series B and C Preferred Shares:
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A quarterly dividend on the Company’s 5.200% Fixed Rate / Floating