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Santander (NYSE: SAN), through Santander Holdings USA, has completed the acquisition of Webster Financial, parent of Webster Bank, after receiving required shareholder and regulatory approvals and satisfying customary closing conditions. The deal combines two complementary U.S. retail and commercial banks, expanding Santander’s presence in the Northeast.
The combined U.S. organization will serve nearly 8 million customers and, on a pro forma basis as of December 31, 2025, has about $327 billion in assets, $185 billion in loans and $172 billion in deposits. Santander aims to achieve around 18% RoTE in the U.S. by 2028. Most day‑to‑day banking for Santander Bank and Webster Bank customers remains unchanged, while customers gain fee‑free access to both banks’ ATMs in the United States.
Post‑closing, Christiana Riley remains country head U.S. and CEO of Santander US; former Webster CEO John Ciulla becomes CEO of Santander Bank, and former Webster President and COO Luis Massiani becomes COO of Santander US and Santander Bank. Webster’s former Stamford, Connecticut, headquarters becomes a U.S. corporate hub for Santander alongside Boston, New York, Miami and Dallas.
S&P Dow Jones Indices announced upcoming changes to the S&P 500 and S&P MidCap 400. Effective prior to trading on August 18, 2026, Reddit (NYSE: RDDT) will be added to the S&P 500, replacing AvalonBay Communities (NYSE: AVB), which is being acquired by S&P 500 constituent Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR).
After that merger closes, the combined company will be renamed Vivmark Residential (NYSE: VMRK) and will remain in the S&P 500. Effective prior to trading on August 20, 2026, Sun Communities (NYSE: SUI) will join the S&P MidCap 400, replacing Webster Financial (NYSE: WBS), which is being acquired by Banco Santander (NYSE: SAN). The table specifies each change’s index, ticker and GICS sector.
Banco Santander (NYSE: SAN), through Santander US, released its Q2 2026 Paths to Financial Prosperity survey of 2,199 middle-income Americans, highlighting that consumers strongly value in-person support for major financial choices alongside digital tools. According to Santander US, 89% want to handle most banking tasks digitally while retaining access to branches for complex issues and personalized guidance, and 83% would have more confidence in a digital banking provider that also has physical branches.
The study also found auto dealerships remain central to vehicle purchases, with about two-thirds of prospective buyers preferring to buy through dealerships and 84% willing to consider used vehicles amid affordability pressures. Despite inflation, 76% of respondents feel on the right track financially and 83% believe they will manage rising costs, often by cutting discretionary spending and using tax refunds to support savings or daily expenses.
Santander (NYSE:SAN), via its Q1 2026 Paths to Financial Prosperity study, reports resilient middle-income consumers prioritizing vehicle access, affordability and flexibility.
Key findings include entrenched used-car demand, strong interest in fuel-efficient vehicles, growing acceptance of practical AI for finances, and housing choices driven more by monthly affordability than ownership.
Santander Bank (NYSE: SAN) survey finds 76% of Americans list saving more as their top 2026 financial goal and 88% of those expecting a tax refund plan to save at least part of it. The survey shows 58% will place refunds in low‑yield accounts while only 27% will use higher‑yield options.
For a saver with a median balance of $8,000, adding an average refund to a 3.50% APY account could yield about $1,500 over three years versus roughly $165 in a traditional account. Openbank by Santander advertises a 4.00% APY (as of April 15, 2026). Santander Bank reports $102 billion in assets as of Dec 31, 2024.
Webster Financial (to be acquired by Banco Santander, NYSE:SAN) agreed to a cash-and-stock deal valuing Webster at about $12.3 billion. Webster shareholders will receive $48.75 cash plus 2.0548 Santander ADS per share, implying $75.59 per Webster share and a 16% premium to the 10-day VWAP.
The boards approved the definitive agreement; closing is expected in second half of 2026 and remains subject to bank regulatory and shareholder approvals in the U.S. and EU.
Santander US (NYSE: SAN) released Q4 2025 survey results showing middle-income Americans remain optimistic: 79% say they are on the right track and 9 in 10 see AI helping financial prosperity.
Key findings: 60% expect AI benefits within a year; 84% of recent car buyers considered used vehicles; survey of 2,178 conducted Dec 11-14, 2025 (±2pp).
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Santander (NYSE: SAN) named David McClelland Head of its US Auto business, effective January 26, 2026.
McClelland will lead Santander US Auto growth strategy, dealer and customer experience, and OEM relationships, and will also oversee auto businesses in Canada and Mexico. He succeeds Bruce Jackson, who retired. McClelland previously led global auto partnerships at Santander and served as CEO of Ford Motor Credit, where he led >6,000 employees and managed a $146 billion balance sheet. SHUSA reported $165 billion in assets for fiscal 2024 and Santander is a top-10 auto lender as of December 31, 2025.
Santander US (NYSE: SAN) announced a multi-year partnership with Villanova University Athletics naming Santander the Official Retail Bank Partner and awarding a $1 million grant to fund scholarships for 50 student-athletes.
The grant is part of Santander US's $13 million funding program to more than 30 colleges for 2025–2026 and sits within a broader $25 million commitment to education, employability, and entrepreneurship, alongside the Open Academy workforce training initiative.