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Openbank (SA) marks its first U.S. anniversary on October 30, 2025 after launching in October 2024, reporting more than $6 billion in deposits and offering a high-yield savings rate the company says is 10 times the national average per FDIC data. The business expanded via a strategic partnership with Verizon that gives qualified customers a Verizon + Openbank Savings option with up to $180 per year off their Verizon bill.

Openbank opened a flagship branded location at Miami Worldcenter, launched a 2025 brand campaign, and plans to add CDs and daily transaction products. Santander Bank reported $102 billion in assets as of December 31, 2024, and Openbank deposits are FDIC insured up to $250,000 per category.

Santander Bank (NYSE: SAN) released a survey revealing strong savings trends among younger generations in 2025. 58% of Gen Z and 54% of Millennials increased their savings since the start of the year, outpacing older generations. The survey highlighted that 69% of Gen Zers made lifestyle sacrifices to save more in Q2.

While savings remain a priority, most consumers keep funds in lower-yielding accounts, with only 38% of Gen Z earning competitive rates (3.00%+ APY). The survey found growing interest in CDs, with 74% of Gen Z considering them, despite only 8% currently owning one. Additionally, 82% of consumers would consider digital banking options as their primary provider, with 70% preferring providers that maintain physical locations.

Santander (NYSE:SAN) released a comprehensive survey revealing significant shifts in middle-income Americans' car buying behavior during Q2 2025. For the first time in the survey's history, 55% of respondents are considering vehicle purchases, surpassing those who delayed purchases (52%). Notably, 18% of consumers expedited key purchases in Q2, with 41% of those specifically buying vehicles.

The survey highlighted strong financial resilience among middle-income Americans, with 75% feeling they're on the right financial track and 79% feeling secure in their jobs. Despite ongoing inflation concerns, 52% report better handling of higher prices compared to last year. The study also revealed insights about banking habits, with 46% moving money to earn higher interest rates, and housing affordability challenges, particularly among recent homebuyers.

Santander US (NYSE:SAN) has announced a significant $25 million commitment to support education, employability, and entrepreneurship initiatives. The commitment includes over $10 million in university grants and national scholarship funding through the Santander Universities program.

According to Santander's global workforce report "Tomorrow's Skills," which surveyed 15,000 people across 15 countries, 78% of Americans consider lifelong learning important, though many cite cost as a major barrier. The company will launch scholarship applications through Santander Open Academy, a free global platform offering educational content and upskilling tools.

In 2024, Santander's impact included providing access to continuous learning for over 2 million students and professionals, partnering with more than 1,000 universities, and supporting over 50,000 businesses and entrepreneurs.

Santander Holdings USA (SHUSA), a subsidiary of Banco Santander (NYSE: SAN), has received its updated stress capital buffer (SCB) requirement from the Federal Reserve. The new SCB of 3.4% of common equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital will be effective October 1, 2025, resulting in an overall CET1 capital requirement of 7.9%.

As of March 31, 2025, SHUSA maintained $5.0 billion in excess CET1 capital above the updated requirement. As a Category IV firm, SHUSA was not subject to the Federal Reserve's 2025 supervisory stress test, but conducts internal stress testing using both internally developed scenarios and Federal Reserve scenarios, maintaining strong capital positions under all forecasted conditions.

SHUSA operates with more than 11,300 employees, serves 4.5 million customers, and manages assets of $165 billion as of fiscal year 2024. The company ranks among the top 10 auto lenders and multifamily bank lenders in the US.

Santander Bank (NYSE: SAN) has announced an agreement to sell seven branches in the Allentown, Pennsylvania area to Community Bank, N.A. This move aligns with Santander's transformation into a national, digital-first bank. The bank's digital platform, Openbank, launched in late 2024, has already accumulated $4 billion in deposits and serves over 100,000 customers.

The transaction, expected to close in Q4 2025, involves branches in Allentown, Bethlehem, Coopersburg, Easton, Emmaus, and Whitehall. Community Bank, with $16 billion in assets and approximately 200 facilities across multiple states, will acquire these locations as Santander continues to optimize its physical presence while expanding its digital capabilities.

A recent Santander Bank survey reveals significant consumer confusion about financial accounts amid economic uncertainty. The study found 52% of Americans don't recognize high-yield savings accounts as suitable for emergency funds, and only 35% understand they're safer than investment accounts. Digital banking is preferred for routine transactions (74% for checking balances), while in-person services are favored for financial advice (64%). The survey also highlighted that 65% of consumers don't use high-yield savings accounts, with many unaware these accounts can offer APYs of 4.00%, approximately 10 times the national average. Additionally, 51% of Americans lack three months of emergency savings, and some are risking their emergency funds in volatile investment accounts. Santander's Openbank aims to address these issues by combining digital banking capabilities with traditional banking services.

Santander Bank has unveiled its first Openbank location in the United States at Miami Worldcenter, marking a significant expansion of its digital banking presence. The location, which is the third Openbank-branded physical location globally, offers comprehensive banking services, investment options, and a premium amenity bar. Since its U.S. launch in late 2024, Openbank's digital platform has achieved remarkable growth, accumulating over $4 billion in deposits and more than 100,000 customers. The new location combines digital convenience with personalized service, featuring high-yield savings accounts with rates 10x the national average. This expansion adds to Santander's growing Miami presence, which includes a Work Café, Banco Santander International headquarters, and an extensive ATM network at Target locations in South Florida.

Santander Bank's digital platform, Openbank, has surpassed 100,000 customers in its first six months of U.S. operations, marking a significant milestone. The achievement aligns with Santander's 2025 strategy to generate lower-cost, national deposits and strengthen its Auto lending franchise.

The bank's growth strategy focuses on two pillars: expanding Openbank's offerings beyond High Yield Savings to include CDs, Payments, and Checking Accounts, while enhancing their branch network with new formats and locations. Recent research shows potential for further growth, as 69% of Americans don't have a higher-yielding savings account, though 20% have recently moved funds to higher-rate accounts.