AIA appoints Ms. Nor Shamsiah Binti Mohd Yunus as an Independent Non-Executive Director
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of AIA Group Limited (“AIA” or the “Company”; stock codes: 1299 (HKD counter) and 81299 (RMB counter)) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Nor Shamsiah Binti Mohd Yunus (also known as Ms.…
Thomas R. Nides to Join Wells Fargo as Vice Chairman
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced that Thomas R. Nides will join the company in October as Vice Chairman, reporting to CEO Charlie Scharf and joining the company’s Operating Committee. As Vice Chairman, Tom will have a broad role…
Financial flexibility disappearing for Canadians as rising costs continue to hammer savings – RBC poll
The impact inflation continues to have on the lives of Canadians has them feeling unsettled about their day-to-day spending and saving options and their future financial security, according to the RBC 2023 Financial Flexibility Poll. Three of the harsh financial realities…
A Night Like No Other! Ontario Science Centre’s RBC Innovators Ball Celebrates STEM Learning on November 2
Let’s celebrate and support a world of wonder, curiosity and innovation! Enjoy a spectacular night of science at the Ontario Science Centre’s RBC Innovators Ball on Thursday, November 2, 2023. RBC’s Chief Risk Officer, Graeme Hepworth, joins as the new Chair of this longstanding…
Bank of America Increases US Minimum Hourly Wage to $23 as Next Step to $25 by 2025
Bank of America announced it has again increased its U.S. minimum hourly wage for employees on its stated path to $25 by 2025. The company will move to $23 in October. By 2025, its minimum hourly wage will have increased…
Bank of America’s Inventor Base Exceeds 7,000
Bank of America announced their inventor base has grown to more than 7,000 employees around the world. These talented inventors have helped grow the bank’s patent portfolio to over 6,100 active patents and applications. Their contributions have resulted in the…
BofA Continues to Modernize Trade Finance with the Launch of CashPro® Supply Chain Solutions
As part of a multi-year effort to transform trade finance, Bank of America is launching CashPro Supply Chain Solutions, a platform that will offer participants in a supply chain the benefits of digitization with improved process efficiency and working capital…
Cash value in respect of fractional entitlements to Prosus ordinary shares N listed on the JSE and A2X
1. INTRODUCTION Shareholders are referred to the declaration announcement published by Prosus on Friday, 25 August 2023, and the finalisation announcement (Finalisation Announcement) published by Prosus on Monday, 4 September 2023, regarding the Prosus Capitalisation Issue in connection with the removal of the…
Meet PlusOne, Prosus’s new Generative AI tool accelerating how our portfolio companies collaborate and innovate
Here at Prosus, we know that understanding where and how to deploy advanced AI tools is more than beneficial — it’s crucial to day-to-day business. While many companies are just embarking on their AI journey, we’re building on a strong foundation. We’ve dedicated…
Blackstone Integrates Leading Credit and Insurance Businesses to Form Blackstone Credit and Insurance (BXCI) in Push Toward Next $1 Trillion
Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced today the integration of its market-leading corporate credit, asset-based finance, and insurance groups into a single new unit, Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI). Credit and Insurance is Blackstone’s fastest-growing segment – more than doubling to $295 billion…
SoftBank Corp. and OneWebsign distribution partnership agreement todeliver OneWeb services across Japan
SoftBank Corp. (“SoftBank”) and Network Access Associates Ltd. (“OneWeb”) announced today that they have signed a Distribution Partnership Agreement to deliver satellite communication services across Japan. SoftBank and OneWeb will promote the delivery and upgrade of satellite communication services. OneWeb’s…
Morgan Stanley Expands Global Inclusive Ventures Lab with Largest Single Cohort of 23 Companies
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced the 2023 global cohort of the Inclusive Ventures Lab, with 23 companies selected across North America and Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), double the size of previous cohorts. The Lab offers a five-month in-house…