S&P Global Market Intelligence Projects Generative AI Software Market to Reach $52.2 Billion by 2028
As generative artificial intelligence (AI) transitions from research to commercialization, the software segment of the generative AI market is poised for substantial growth, projected to reach $52.2 billion by 2028 at a compound annual growth rate of 58% from 2023,…
S&P Global Commodity Insights Introduces Fresh Platts Price Assessments for Poultry and Beef
Platts, a division of S&P Global Commodity Insights, has launched new bulk-market price assessments for poultry and beef across the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East. These daily assessments mark an expansion of S&P Global Commodity Insights’ coverage in agriculture…
Wells Fargo Investment Institute Highlights Five Key Market Pivot Points
Wells Fargo Investment Institute (WFII) has released its “2024 Midyear Outlook: Approaching the Economy’s Pivot Point,” which outlines the belief that the positive market momentum at the start of 2024 was driven by artificial intelligence, anticipated Federal Reserve (Fed) rate…
Wells Fargo Launches New Attune℠ World Elite Mastercard®
Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) and Mastercard have introduced the new Attune℠ World Elite Mastercard®, designed to reward cardholders for purchases that enhance their wellbeing, benefit their pets, and support the world around them. Cardholders can earn unlimited 4% cash rewards…
ICBC and Police Initiate Campaign to Combat Rising Impaired Driving Crashes
Every summer, impaired driving-related crashes resulting in injury or death increase by 27% in B.C.* Northern B.C. sees the largest increase (63%), followed by the Southern Interior (53%), Vancouver Island (21%), and the Lower Mainland (11%). In response, ICBC and…
ICBC Investment Aids B.C. Police in Identifying Uninsured Drivers
ICBC has invested $1 million into B.C.’s Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) program to assist police in removing uninsured drivers from the roads. This technology enables police to scan up to 3,000 license plates per hour, efficiently identifying drivers without…
JPMorgan Chase Deepens Investment in Baltimore with Multimillion-Dollar Philanthropic Fund
JPMorgan Chase has unveiled an $8.45 million philanthropic commitment to support nonprofit organizations and programs throughout Baltimore. This funding aims to bolster economic and community development, specifically addressing residential vacancies to stabilize housing supply and promote affordable homeownership, revitalizing commercial…
Northern Trust Asset Management Appoints New Head of Global ETFs and Funds
Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM), a leading global investment management firm with $1.2 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2024, announced today the appointment of David Abner as Head of Global ETFs and Funds. “David is a…
AM Best Reaffirms Credit Ratings for National General Insurance Company (P.J.S.C.)
AM Best has reaffirmed National General Insurance Company (P.J.S.C.)’s Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and its Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) with a stable outlook. These ratings reflect NGI’s robust balance sheet strength, assessed by AM Best…
KBRA Rates City of Detroit Downtown Development Authority Tax Increment Revenue Refunding Bonds
KBRA has assigned a long-term rating of A with a Stable Outlook to the City of Detroit Downtown Development Authority Tax Increment Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2024 (Catalyst Development Project). Concurrently, KBRA has placed the outstanding long-term rating assigned to…
New TNS eBook: Financial Institutions Embrace Digital Transformation to Safeguard Customers Against Robocall Scams
Transaction Network Services (TNS) has unveiled its latest eBook titled “Digital Transformation Trends for Financial Services Contact Centers”, focusing on the evolution of financial services contact centers and their strategies to fortify the voice channel against emerging threats. The financial…
NewPoint Sponsors $13.3 Million Fund for Tax-Exempt Bond Financing in Affordable Housing, Washington D.C.
NewPoint Impact Fund I has facilitated $13.3 million in 501(c)(3) bond financing to support the acquisition, rehabilitation, and recapitalization of Ridgecrest Apartments Phase II, a 128-unit affordable housing community located in southeast Washington D.C.’s Anacostia submarket. The borrower, The NHP…