Mastercard and NEC collaborate to advance in-store biometric payments
In an everchanging digital environment, merchants and consumers are looking for more seamless, secure, and innovative checkout experiences. Now, the trusted technology that uses your face to unlock your phone or tablet can soon be used to help consumers speed…
Mastercard SpendingPulse: Canadian Consumers are expected to prioritize brick-and-mortar shopping this holiday season
This holiday season, from November 1 to December 24, Canadian in-store sales are expected to increase 2.8% year-over-year (YoY), according to Mastercard SpendingPulse™. Coming off a strong post-Covid holiday season in 2022, consumer spending is expected to remain resilient this year.…
Heightened economic risks dominate G20 business leaders’ near-term concerns
According to new data from the World Economic Forum, economic and societal threats – such as economic downturn, inflation and an erosion of social cohesion – rank among the biggest risks in G20 countries over the next two years, based…
United Health Foundation donations to help provide humanitarian relief to civilians in Israel and Gaza
The continued suffering and loss of life of innocent civilians in Israel and Gaza weigh heavily on the minds of many. In response to the growing humanitarian crisis, the United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group, is donating…
CBA delivers solid first quarter result after strong focus on customer outcomes
Commonwealth Bank has reported an unaudited cash net profit after tax (NPAT) of $2.5 billion for the first quarter of its new financial year, a result that reflects the group’s focus on delivering good customer outcomes and consistent operational and…
Wells Fargo Joins Forces with Team Rubicon to Train Veterans to Rebuild Homes
With a grant of $750,000, the Wells Fargo Foundation will fuel the creation of the Team Rubicon TRades Academy to address the need for credentialed contractors in communities nationwide, especially after natural disasters. The veteran‑led humanitarian organization Team Rubicon continues to witness a critical…
SoftBank Corp. completes nationwide expansionof all optical network in core areas in Japan leveragingFujitsu’s disaggregation-type optical transmission system
Fujitsu and SoftBank Corp. (“SoftBank”) announced that SoftBank on October 26 completed the nationwide deployment in core areas of an all optical network in Japan using a disaggregated architecture*1 optical transmission system that supports open networks, including Fujitsu’s next-generation optical transmission…
Allianz increases revenues by 4.5% to 36.5 billion euros
Total business volume 3Q 2023: Total business volume rose by 4.5 percent to 36.5 billion euros, driven by the Property-Casualty business segment which benefitted from higher prices and volumes while the growth of the Life/Health business segment was primarily linked to strong…
Combined Insurance Named Top Military Friendly® Employer for Sixth Consecutive Year
Combined Insurance Company of America, a Chubb company and a leading North American provider of supplemental insurance sold to employees at the worksite and directly to individuals, announced today that it has been honored as America’s #1 Military Friendly® Employer ($1 billion-$4.99 billion revenue…
Zurich reports continued top-line growth, particular strength in Life
Continuous focus on growth The Group has seen further growth in both commercial and retail business, with particular strength in Life. In Commercial Insurance, a key driver of growth was the rate change of 7%. The U.S. saw a 9%…
CenterWell Senior Primary Care Bringing Personalized Care to Indianapolis Seniors
CenterWell Senior Primary Care® is celebrating the opening of four new senior-focused primary care centers in Indianapolis in 2023 and 2024. This marks the company’s debut in the city, giving local seniors access to CenterWell’s personalized, care-team approach to health care.…
Humana Healthy Horizons partners with the Alzheimer’s Association to educate and support Floridians
Humana Healthy Horizons, the Medicaid business of leading health and well-being company Humana Inc.opens new window (NYSE: HUM), is forging a path to better outcomes for those impacted by Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia disorders as a Medicaid partner to the Alzheimer’s…