Banking / Financial Services News and Press Releases

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Aviva completes the acquisition of DisasterCare Group: 5/1/2026 11:22:03 AM; Aviva has completed the acquisition of the DisasterCare Group which includes CJN Holdings Limited, the parent company of Disaster Care Limited and The Flood School Limited (together DisasterCare), making all these companies wholly-owned Aviva subsidiaries.
Middle East conflict prompts Brits to rethink housing plans: 5/1/2026 11:03:42 AM; • 27 per cent of homeowners report overpaying on their mortgage to get ahead of potential future interest rate rises • 20 per cent of those remortgaging are looking to lock in a new rate as soon as possible in case of future volatility • Barclays Mortgage data shows a 9 percentage point increase year-on-year in the share of customers borrowing to remortgage 1 • …
U.S. Consumer American Express® Gold Card Introduces New and Enhanced Benefits as Part of 60th Anniversary Celebration: 4/30/2026 10:09:41 AM; American Express today introduced new and enhanced benefits on the American Express® Gold Card, including 5X Membership Rewards® points on prepaid hotels booked through AmexTravel.com or the Amex Travel App TM, complimentary Hertz Five Star® status and an updated $120 Dining Credit — all with no change to the $325 annual membership fee.
Brokers remain confident in growth despite challenging trading conditions: 4/30/2026 9:59:24 AM; • More than nine in ten (95%) brokers expect to grow in 2026 • Client retention is the leading driver of growth ambitions • Satisfaction among brokers is high, as nine in ten (90%) are proud to work in insurance Aviva’s latest Broker Barometer [1] reveals a high level of confidence among brokers, with 95% expecting their business to grow in the next 12 …
Canadian pension plans gained 0.4% in Q1 as energy surge cushioned technology selloff: 4/29/2026 10:55:30 AM; RBC Investor Services (RBCIS) reported that Canadian defined benefit (DB) pension plans under its administration posted a median return of 0.4% in the first quarter of 2026 amid heightened geopolitical tensions and sharp sector divides, with Energy surging while Information Technology declined.
Union First Funding Emerges as a Straightforward Option for Americans Navigating High-Interest Debt: 4/28/2026 9:11:25 PM; Union First Funding, a national debt consolidation loan provider, is continuing to position itself as a straightforward, consumer-first solution for Americans managing high-interest revolving debt.
OKX, BlackRock and Standard Chartered launch joint framework to establish new utility for tokenized real-world assets: 4/28/2026 11:52:08 AM; • OKX to accept BlackRock’s tokenized short-term US treasury fund, BUIDL, as yield-bearing collateral for trading • Standard Chartered to provide a comprehensive and reliable custody offering, the first-ever G-SIB-backed off-exchange tokenized collateral framework • Initiative scales utility of tokenized real-world assets (RWA) and enables broader market …
Shangri-La Asia Completes Record RMB 1.2 Billion Panda Bond Issuance Under New RMB 10 Billion Programme: 4/27/2026 6:20:41 PM; Bank of China (“BOC”), China Merchants Securities (“CMS”), China Merchants Bank (“CMB”), DBS Bank (China) Limited (“DBS China”) and China Construction Bank (“CCB”) are pleased to announce the successful issuance of Shangri-La Asia Limited’s (HKEX stock code: 00069/SGX stock code: S07) (“Shangri-La” or “the Group”) Panda Bond.
The OECD Business and Industry Advisory Committee identifies CaixaBank as an international benchmark in financial education: 4/27/2026 10:59:31 AM; • The report prepared by Business at OECD (BIAC) highlights CaixaBank’s comprehensive strategy to deliver financial education to a range of stakeholders, including training for young people and courses for entrepreneurs • Improvements in financial literacy are estimated to translate into GDP growth of 0.3% in advanced economies, driven by higher savings, …
Related Digital Announces Financing for $16 Billion Oracle Data Center Project in Saline Township, Michigan: 4/27/2026 10:55:15 AM; Related Digital, a vertically integrated data center development and investment platform, and Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced that financing has been secured for Related Digital’s $16 billion data center campus in Saline Township, Michigan, purpose-built for Oracle.
RBC Wealth Management wins dual recognition for its use of AI to better empower advisors: 4/27/2026 10:49:58 AM; RBC Wealth Management, Canada’s largest full-service wealth management firm, has won two prestigious awards at the PWM Wealth Tech Awards, securing Best Private Bank for Digitally Empowering Relationship Managers in Canada and Best Private Bank for Use of Technology in Canada, for its capabilities across RBC’s Canadian wealth management and private banking businesses.
Standard Chartered is the first global bank to integrate ICC Principles for Sustainable Trade Finance Framework: 4/24/2026 10:54:41 AM; Standard Chartered today announced the integration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Principles for Sustainable Trade Finance Framework (PSTF) in its trade finance operations.
Aviva introduces app to help customers get flood ready: 4/23/2026 10:09:41 AM; • Number of homes at risk from flooding could rise to one in four by 2050 [1] • Latest Aviva study finds one in nine new homes in England have been built in flood risk areas [2] • Over half of residents in high-risk flood zones are not aware of what flood resilience measures they can take to protect their property [3] • Aviva introduces the Resilico Connect …
How American Express became an MVP in professional sports: 4/22/2026 11:26:45 AM; American Express and the National Football League recently kicked off a new multi-year partnership naming Amex the NFL’s Official Payments Partner, beginning with the 2026 season.
CaixaBank will increase its staff in London by 60% thanks to its growth and new lines of business: 4/21/2026 6:15:25 PM; CaixaBank’s UK branch has grown significantly in recent years and expects to reach 54 employees by 2027, representing a 60% increase in its workforce over the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan period.
PayPal Named Official Peer-to-Peer Payments Partner of the NFL: 4/21/2026 1:36:39 PM; PayPal Holdings, Inc., a global leader in payments, today announced a groundbreaking partnership with the NFL, making it the league’s official peer-to-peer (P2P) payments partner.
Historic $113M investment catalyzes NPR’s strategic push for digital growth and network sustainability: 4/17/2026 4:27:14 AM; NPR announced it has received philanthropic gifts totaling more than $110 million — including the largest by a living donor in NPR’s history — as a strategic investment in its future.
Allstate becomes the first major insurance provider to roll out free identity theft protection, delivering more value and protection to millions of customers: 4/16/2026 12:45:16 PM; Key takeaways: • Allstate is the first major U.S. insurer to offer free identity theft protection at no additional cost for millions of home, auto and renters insurance customers, starting today in 14 states and continuing to expand to additional states this year.
American Express Debuts Agentic Commerce Experiences (ACE)™ Developer Kit and Announces Industry-First Protection for Registered Agent Purchases: 4/14/2026 4:16:34 PM; American Express is building for the next era of commerce. As AI agents reshape how Card Members make everyday transactions, the company is bringing its longstanding tradition of trust, security and service into AI-powered commerce.
CaixaBank launches two calls for submissions to honour the best female entrepreneurs and self-employed women in Spain: 4/14/2026 10:12:14 AM; • CaixaBank is staging the tenth edition of the CaixaBank Businesswoman Award, with the entry period running until 14 May at www.caixabank.es/empresa/general/premio-empresaria.html (Opens in a new window) .