Thomas Montag Joins Goldman Sachs Board of Directors
Following the Governance Committee’s recommendation, which was announced last month, the Board of Directors of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) today announced the appointment of Thomas K. Montag as an independent director of the Board, effective July 17,…
Goldman Sachs Reports 2023 Second Quarter Earnings Per Common Share of $3.08 and Annualized Return on Common Equity of 4.0%
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) today reported net revenues of $10.90 billion and net earnings of $1.22 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. Diluted earnings per common share (EPS) was $3.08 for the second quarter…
Mastercard‘s Web3 music accelerator drops five new singles as NFTs
Mastercard’s Web3 music program, The Mastercard Artist Accelerator, culminates with a showcase later this month. Featuring five artists from around the world, the livestreamed show marks the debut of the AI-driven singles produced through the Artist Accelerator Program, launched to…
The cost of your dream vacation at the beach: will inflation ruin your plans?
Are rising prices ruining your beach vacation plans? In their newly published report, Allianz Research explores the impact of inflation on Europe’s beloved beach destinations and draws comparisons to other global destinations. Discover the cost of a week at the…
Ping An Announced IFRS 17 Update and Financial Information under IFRS 17 for 2022
Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (“Ping An” or the “Group”, HKEx:2318; SSE:601318) has released the IFRS 17 update, and provided an explanation of the major changes and the impact under the implementation of IFRS 17. It also…
Elevance Health Reports Q2 2023 Earnings
Indianapolis, Ind. – July 19, 2023 – Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE: ELV) reported second quarter 2023 results reflecting strong financial performance, including double-digit growth in revenue, operating earnings, and adjusted earnings per share. “Our solid execution and continued progress of our…
Optum Rx scholarship fund helps support underrepresented pharmacy students at Florida A&M University
Representation of minorities among pharmacy professions is lacking, with access to funding for graduate pharmacy programs among the top barriers contributing to low numbers of underrepresented students enrolled in pharmacy schools. Optum Rx, in partnership with Florida Agricultural and Mechanical…
The wait is over with the CommBank Matildas ready for a World Cup on home soil
Little over three years to the day that Australia and New Zealand secured the rights to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the greatest female sport tournament of all time finally kicks off tonight with the CommBank Matildas taking…
Macquarie University’s sustainability-linked loan to benefit disadvantaged students, with CBA support
Macquarie University and CBA have committed to reinvesting savings from the University’s inaugural sustainability-linked loan (SLL) in scholarships for disadvantaged students, in an innovative application of sustainable finance. Macquarie has become one of the first universities in Australia to establish…
Bank of America Increases Common Stock Dividend
Bank of America Corporation today announced the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on Bank of America common stock of $0.24 per share, up $0.02 from the prior quarter. The dividend is payable on September 29, 2023…
BofA Corporate, Global Commercial and Business Banking Services Earns J.D. Power Certification for 14th Consecutive Year
For the 14th consecutive year, the J.D. Power Certified Customer Service Program has recognized Bank of America’s Corporate, Global Commercial and Business Banking Services for providing “An Outstanding Customer Service Experience.” Bank of America is one of a few companies to…
SoftBank Corp. Launches Joint Researchwith Keio Universitywith View to Business Utilization of Quantum Computers
SoftBank Corp. (“SoftBank”) launched a joint research collaboration with Keio University with a view to the business utilization of quantum computers. Initially research will be conducted in the field of quantum chemistry, which involves the quantum mechanical analysis of molecules…