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Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC) is a leading American multinational financial services company with an extensive global presence, operating in 35 countries and serving over 70 million customers worldwide. With approximately $1.9 trillion in assets, it stands as one of the largest banks in the United States.
The company’s operations are divided into four primary segments:
- Consumer Banking: Offering a wide range of financial products and services including checking and savings accounts, mortgages, credit cards, and personal loans.
- Commercial Banking: Providing financial solutions for businesses, including loans, credit, treasury management, and merchant services.
- Corporate and Investment Banking: Delivering investment banking services, capital markets, and advisory services to corporate clients.
- Wealth and Investment Management: Offering investment products, retirement solutions, and wealth management services.
Wells Fargo focuses almost entirely on the U.S. market and has a significant impact on both the national and global financial landscape. The company is involved in numerous initiatives and partnerships that emphasize sustainability and community development. For example, it has recently supported new research at the intersection of housing and climate policy, recognizing the critical need for sustainable and affordable housing solutions as climate change intensifies.
In 2024, Wells Fargo’s philanthropic efforts included a $500,000 commitment to support the construction of 3D-printed homes in underserved communities through a partnership with ICON and Mobile Loaves & Fishes. This initiative, part of the Initiative 99 competition, aims to make affordable housing more accessible and innovative.
Additionally, Wells Fargo has been instrumental in empowering women entrepreneurs through the establishment of a Women's Business Center in South Los Angeles, in collaboration with the Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation (VSEDC) and the Small Business Administration (SBA). This center provides essential resources such as coaching, mentorship, and access to capital, focusing on the unique challenges faced by women-owned businesses, particularly those owned by women of color.
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) has announced cash dividends on six series of preferred stock. The dividends, payable on Sept. 16, 2024, to holders of record as of Aug. 30, 2024, include:
- Series L: $18.75 per share (7.50% noncumulative perpetual convertible)
- Series Y: $351.56 per share (5.625% noncumulative perpetual)
- Series Z: $296.88 per share (4.75% noncumulative perpetual)
- Series AA: $293.75 per share (4.70% noncumulative perpetual)
- Series CC: $273.44 per share (4.375% noncumulative perpetual)
- Series DD: $265.63 per share (4.25% noncumulative perpetual)
These dividends reflect Wells Fargo's commitment to shareholder returns.
Wells Fargo and Operation HOPE are partnering to provide free financial coaching through HOPE Inside centers, with a focus on serving unbanked and underbanked communities. The first center in New Mexico, located in a Wells Fargo branch near the Navajo Nation, is helping residents stabilize finances and build wealth. Eli Tully, a Navajo-speaking financial coach, is bridging cultural gaps and providing important financial education.
The initiative aims to address the challenges faced by unbanked individuals, who may lose up to $360,000 over a lifetime due to high-cost alternative financial services. Wells Fargo plans to expand to 50 HOPE Inside centers by 2026, as part of its Banking Inclusion Initiative. The program has shown success in helping clients save money, reduce debt, and increase credit scores.
Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has announced significant changes to its technology leadership. Bridget Engle will join as Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Technology on August 12, 2024, reporting to CEO Charlie Scharf. With over 30 years of experience in managing global technology organizations, Engle comes from BNY where she served as SEVP and CIO.
Additionally, Tracy Kerrins will take on the role of Head of Consumer Technology and lead a new Generative AI team, reporting to Engle. This team will focus on driving the adoption of Generative AI across Wells Fargo, aiming to transform businesses, improve customer experiences, and enhance work processes.
These appointments reflect Wells Fargo's commitment to modernizing its platforms and increasing innovation across the company.
L'ATTITUDE, the premier U.S. business event focusing on the Latino cohort's economic impact, has extended its partnership with Wells Fargo as the presenting sponsor for the 2024 conference. The event, scheduled for September 12-15 in San Diego, aims to highlight how U.S. Latinos are shaping the New Mainstream Economy.
On the first day, the Latino Donor Collaborative Think Tank will unveil the 2024 LDC U.S. Latino GDP Report™ and the 2024 Latinos In Tech Report- AI Edition, both sponsored by Wells Fargo. These reports will provide important insights into Latino contributions to the economy and serve as the foundation for conference discussions.
Wells Fargo's commitment to the U.S. Latino community spans over 160 years, providing access to capital, home loans, and programs supporting small businesses and diverse suppliers. The partnership underscores the shared goal of highlighting U.S. Latinos as America's true growth engine.
Wells Fargo has shared the latest impact of its Open for Business Fund, a $420 million initiative to support small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund has benefited over 336,000 small businesses, helping to create or maintain more than 461,000 jobs across the U.S. Key highlights include:
- 79% of beneficiaries are racially or ethnically diverse
- 53% are women-owned businesses
- 72% are low-to-moderate income individuals
- Over 1.1 million hours of technical assistance provided
- $1.4 billion in equity grants and low-cost loans distributed
The fund's success has led to a 7:1 leverage of Wells Fargo funding, with grantees securing additional private and public sector support. The final phase, running until 2025, focuses on helping small business owners build generational wealth through asset acquisition in five major U.S. cities.
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) has announced an increase in its quarterly common stock dividend. The dividend will rise to $0.40 per share, payable on Sept. 1, 2024, to stockholders of record on Aug. 9, 2024. This represents a 14% increase or $0.05 per share from the previous quarter.
Wells Fargo, a leading financial services company with approximately $1.9 trillion in assets, provides a diverse range of banking, investment, and mortgage products and services. The company ranked No. 34 on Fortune's 2024 list of America's largest corporations and focuses its social impact on building a sustainable, inclusive future through various initiatives.
Calvert Impact has launched Access by Calvert Impact, a national initiative to provide small businesses with better access to credit, backed by a $140 million warehouse credit facility from Goldman Sachs Alternatives' Urban Investment Group. This program leverages funds from the State Small Business Credit Initiative and private investments to support community lenders in New York, New Jersey, Nevada, and Washington. Designed to assist socially and economically disadvantaged business owners, Access aims to alleviate longstanding liquidity issues in the community development financial institutions (CDFI) sector. Supported by grants from Citi Foundation and Wells Fargo Foundation, the program sells aggregated business loans on the secondary market to generate new capital. More than 80% of supported businesses identify as SEDI (socially and economically disadvantaged individuals). Calvert Impact will continue to expand this program across the US.
Expedia Group, Wells Fargo, and Mastercard have announced a multi-year partnership to launch two new co-branded credit cards: the One Key™ Card and One Key+™ Card. These cards are designed to enhance Expedia Group's One Key™ loyalty program by offering rewards, tier upgrades, and travel perks. Cardholders can earn OneKeyCash™, which can be used for bookings on Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. The One Key Card offers $400 in OneKeyCash for a $1,000 spend in three months, while the One Key+ Card offers $600 for a $3,000 spend. Both cards provide instant tier upgrades, travel protections, and no foreign transaction fees. The cards will be available later this summer, with existing Hotels.com cardholders transitioning to the no-annual-fee One Key Card in September.
Expedia Group has partnered with Wells Fargo and Mastercard to launch two new co-branded credit cards: One Key Card and One Key+ Card. These cards are designed to enhance Expedia's One Key loyalty program, offering U.S. travelers increased flexibility, savings, and perks.
The One Key Cards will allow users to earn OneKeyCash rewards, which can be used across Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo for booking hotels, vacation rentals, car rentals, activities, and flights.
One Key+ Card holders will enjoy benefits such as earning $600 in OneKeyCash after spending $3,000 in the first three months, earning 3% in OneKeyCash on various purchases, and an annual fee of $99. One Key Card holders can earn $400 in OneKeyCash after spending $1,000 in the first three months, also earning 3% on similar purchases but with no annual fee.
Both cards offer tier upgrades, with One Key+ Card holders achieving Gold tier benefits and One Key Card holders reaching Silver tier benefits.
Applications for the new cards will start nationwide later this summer, with existing Hotels.com cardholders transitioning to the new program by September.
Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) has announced its second quarter 2024 financial results. The report is accessible on their investor relations webpage and the SEC’s website. A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for July 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. The call can be accessed via provided phone numbers or online, with a replay available until July 26, 2024.
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