Tagged: bank of america

January 13, 2025 @ 11:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) announced its Consumer Investments business has grown to more than $500 billion in client assets, a more than 10-fold increase since the business started a decade ago. This reportedly includes around 4 million client accounts with Merrill Edge Self-Directed and… Read More

January 9, 2025 @ 2:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Merrill Wealth Management announced the launch of its Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) Advisory Group, a team of more than 25 Merrill specialists who will partner with advisors to deliver comprehensive wealth and investment solutions to UHNW clients and connect them to Bank of America’s (NYSE: BAC) breadth… Read More

December 20, 2024 @ 10:36 am By JD Alois  |  

As part of a push to maintain relevance in the digital finance world, several years ago big banks partnered up to launch their own instant payments and transfer system Zelle. The payments platform has emerged as a significant success – except for claims of fraud… Read More

December 11, 2024 @ 2:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

By the end of 2024, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) corporate clients will have made over $1 Trillion in payment approvals on the bank’s CashPro App, the mobile app that firms use to manage treasury operations. This will represent a more than 25% year-over-year increase… Read More

October 26, 2024 @ 10:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) claims that it remains dedicated to the use of innovative tech to address the needs of its clients and employees. This commitment to innovation has led to a 94% increase in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) “granted patents… Read More

October 14, 2024 @ 11:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) study reveals that the vast majority or almost 80% of U.S. based business owners are now anticipating revenue growth in the coming year. Bank of America noted in an extensive update, covering all key demographics in the United States,… Read More

October 6, 2024 @ 2:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), a global enabler of commercial cards, has recently announced that it expanded its Virtual Payables capabilities in EMEA with the launch of Virtual Payables Direct. The B2B payment solution provides buyers with the usual working capital advantages of a card transaction… Read More

July 16, 2024 @ 6:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

When it comes to finding, analyzing and acting on their company’s financial information, corporate finance departments, treasurers and chief financial officers (CFOs) expect the same ease and convenience they enjoy while managing their personal finances. That is reportedly why Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) is… Read More

July 11, 2024 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

46% of Gen Zers (ages 18-27) rely on financial assistance from parents and family, according to new research from Bank of America’s (NYSE: BAC) Better Money Habits financial education team. In addition, 52% of those surveyed said “they don’t make enough money to live the… Read More

May 23, 2024 @ 1:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Today, 47% of American workers feel financially well, up from 42% at this time last year. This is according to Bank of America‘s (NYSE: BAC) 14th annual Workplace Benefits Report, “The Resurging Workforce.” Conducted in partnership with Bank of America Institute, the report also “found… Read More

May 16, 2024 @ 4:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Many prospective homebuyers fear the long-term consequences of renting, including 70% who feel they’re not making a long-term investment in their future, and 72% who worry that rent increases could affect their current and long-term finances, according to a Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) Homebuyer… Read More

May 4, 2024 @ 9:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A majority of small and mid-sized business owners expect their revenues to increase this year, and their worries over a recession have declined substantially, according to the 2024 Bank of America Business Owner Report, conducted in partnership with Bank of America Institute (NYSE: BAC). While… Read More

January 15, 2024 @ 4:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) announced the launch of CashPro Insights, a digital tool that analyzes information flowing through the CashPro platform. Through data-driven intelligence, clients are presented “with insights that empower them to make more informed treasury decisions and drive cost savings and efficiencies…. Read More

December 7, 2023 @ 12:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Prospective homebuyers’ patience may be waning, with fewer willing to wait until home prices or interest rates come down to purchase a home, according to new data from the Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) Homebuyer Insights Report. Today, 62% are willing to “wait for prices… Read More

November 29, 2023 @ 8:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lower inflation levels around the globe should allow central banks to slash rates, according to a recent repot which also noted that US equities could potentially reach a record level of 5000 on the S&P by year-end. Few have experienced today’s macro uncertainty in their… Read More

November 16, 2023 @ 12:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) is introducing new digital capabilities to support consumers in their car shopping and financing journey. Bank of America clients can now “get prequalified for auto financing to learn how much they may be able to borrow and estimate their terms,… Read More

November 11, 2023 @ 3:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) is seeding a second round of financing for Veteran Loan Fund, doubling a two-year-old commitment that has already funded more than 500 small businesses built by former military personnel that “have created or retained more than 3,000 jobs across 37… Read More

November 7, 2023 @ 1:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nearly four in five wealthy families have had unplanned discussions about wealth with 26% later regretting it, according to a new study published by the Merrill Center for Family Wealth, a part of Merrill Private Wealth Management. The research found 33% of families “increased family… Read More

October 17, 2023 @ 9:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of America Institute (NYSE: BAC), the internal think tank that uses Bank of America’s proprietary data from their 68 million consumer accounts to glean insights into the US economy, has released a report. The update looks into how consumers are faring given the current conditions…. Read More

October 5, 2023 @ 11:16 am By JD Alois  |  

  Chase and Bank of America are the big losers when it comes to providing a savings rate for their account holders. Currently both Chase and B of A offer a interest rate on their savings account of a measly 0.01% (APY). What do you… Read More