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29.01.26 - 16:12
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Santander US Finds Middle-Income Americans Optimistic about Finances, See Benefits of AI for Car Buying and Managing Finances (Business Wire)
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Middle-income households continue to display resiliency, as confidence remains at a three-year high despite ongoing price pressures.
AI is seen as supporting middle-income Americans' pursuit of financial prosperity.
Auto demand remains elevated, as consumers prioritize vehicle access.
Interest in used cars is taking hold among prospective car buyers.
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Santander Holdings USA, Inc. (“Santander US”) today announced findings from the latest Santander US Paths to Financial Prosperity study showing middle-income Americans' continued resilience and optimism, even as inflation concerns persist. Results from the Q4 2025 survey show that consumers' confidence in achieving financial prosperity remains at a three-year high, with 79% believing they are on the right track. This is further supported by households indicating that they feel secure in their jobs and are better able to manage prices.
The survey also found 9 in 10 households see opportunities for artificial intelligence (AI) to...
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29.01.26 - 11:48
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Santander closing further 44 branches as it gears up for £2.6bn takeover of TSB (The Guardian)
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Closure of one in eight sites puts almost 300 branch-based workers' jobs at risk• Business live – latest updatesSantander is closing another 44 of its UK bank branches, putting nearly 300 jobs at risk as it gears up for its £2.6bn takeover of rival TSB.The Spanish-owned lender said the closures were due to a rise in digital banking after a push to get more customers using mobile and online services across the country.Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland (28 April)Boston, Lincolnshire (28 April)Evesham, Worcestershire (28 April)Mold, Clwyd (28 April)Ramsgate, Kent (28 April)Woking, Surrey (28 April)Bangor, County Down (29 April)Bridgwater, Somerset (29 April)Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire (29 April)Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire (29 April)Newbury, Berkshire (29 April)Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire (29 April)Tonbridge, Kent (29 April)Bishop Auckland, County Durham (5 May)Gosport, Hampshire (5 May)Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire (5 May)Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire (5 May)Pontefract, West Yorkshire (5 May)...
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27.01.26 - 22:36
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Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. Appoints Dr. Homaira Akbari (Ph.D.) to Board of Directors (Business Wire)
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AKRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$BW--Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (B&W) (NYSE: BW) announced today that Dr. Homaira Akbari (Ph.D.) has been appointed to its Board of Directors, bringing the total to seven members.
Dr. Akbari has served on the Board of Directors of over 25 public and private companies, including Veolia Group, a global leader in waste to energy, environmentals and hazardous waste facilities, and Banco Santander (NYSE: SAN).
Dr. Akbari brings extensive international leadership experience across medium and large technology companies, including in the energy and finance sectors. She has held senior management roles in Fortune 1000 companies including Microsoft, Thales and Liberty Media, and served as member of B&W's Advisory Board from 2022 through 2025.
“Dr. Akbari's deep expertise in AI factories and data centers, power generation systems, including baseload generation, fossil-fuel and waste-to-energy technologies makes her an outstanding addition to our Board,” said Kenneth Young,...
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27.01.26 - 15:12
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Chris Livingston Affiliates with Osaic, Joining Oakfield Wealth Management Group (Business Wire)
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Brooklyn-based advisor brings $164 million in assets under administration and more than two decades of industry experience to Osaic platformSCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#TeamOsaic--Osaic, Inc. (“Osaic”), one of the nation's largest providers of wealth management strategies, today announced that Chris Livingston, a veteran financial advisor with more than 25 years of industry experience, has affiliated with the firm and joined Oakfield Wealth Management Group (“Oakfield”), an Osaic-affiliated team led by Private Wealth Advisor Anthony Macaluso. Livingston is based in Brooklyn, N.Y., and oversees approximately $164 million in assets under administration (AUA).
Livingston joins Osaic after spending 26 years with Santander Securities, where he most recently served as senior vice president. His decision to affiliate with Osaic and Oakfield reflects a desire to operate with greater independence while maintaining access to a robust platform, advanced technology and the support of a collaborative ...
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26.01.26 - 18:36
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David McClelland Appointed Head of the Santander US Auto Business (Business Wire)
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BOSTON & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Santander Holdings USA, Inc. (“Santander US”) announced that David McClelland has been named Head of the Santander US Auto business, effective today. McClelland will be responsible for executing on the company's Auto growth strategy, enhancing dealer and customer experiences, and managing manufacturer (OEM) relationships. In this capacity, he succeeds Bruce Jackson, who announced his retirement from the company.
McClelland was appointed last year to lead Santander's global auto partnerships with OEMs, bringing over 20 years of auto finance industry experience to Santander. In addition to his primary role leading Santander's US Auto business, he will also have responsibility for leading Santander's Auto businesses in Canada and Mexico, and for continuing to advance strategic global OEM partnerships. McClelland will report to Santander US CEO and President Christiana Riley and Nitin Prabhu, Senior Executive Vice-President of Banco Santander (“Santander”) and Glo...
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25.01.26 - 12:48
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City minister accused of ignoring £2bn car finance tax loophole (The Guardian)
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Critics say banks will be able to avoid tax on compensation payouts to victims of £11bn loans scandalThe City minister, Lucy Rigby, has been accused of snubbing taxpayers after she appeared to brush off concerns about a £2bn tax loophole benefiting big banks caught up in the car loans scandal.Rigby was urged to intervene by a member of the parliamentary Treasury committee after it emerged that lenders including Barclays, Lloyds and Santander could sidestep rules designed to ensure banks pay tax on compensation linked to corporate misconduct. Continue reading......
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23.01.26 - 15:33
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Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. Prices Public Offering of $350 Million 5.950% Senior Notes Due 2031 (Business Wire)
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BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. (NYSE: BCSF or the “Company”) announced that it has priced an offering of $350 million aggregate principal amount of 5.950% senior notes due 2031 (the “Notes”). The Notes will mature on March 1, 2031 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at the Company's option at any time at par plus a “make-whole” premium, provided that the Notes may be redeemed at par one month prior to their maturity.
The offering is expected to close on or about January 29, 2026, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
The Company intends to use the net proceeds of this offering to repay outstanding secured indebtedness under its financing arrangements and for general corporate purposes.
Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Natixis Securities Americas LLC, SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., BNP Paribas Securities Corp., MUFG Securities Americas Inc. and Santander US Capital Markets LLC, are acting as joint book-running ...
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22.01.26 - 08:06
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Santander Buy (DPA-AFX)
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NEW YORK (dpa-AFX Analyser) - Das Analysehaus Jefferies hat das Kursziel für Santander von 7,10 auf 11,80 Euro angehoben und die Einstufung auf "Buy" belassen. Miruna Chirea traut der spanischen Bank zu, bis 2028 die Eigenkapitalrendite von zuletzt 16,2 ......
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20.01.26 - 12:45
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Santander Overweight (DPA-AFX)
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LONDON (dpa-AFX Analyser) - Die britische Investmentbank Barclays hat die Einstufung für Santander mit einem Kursziel von 11,30 Euro auf "Overweight" belassen. Cecilia Romero Reyes veröffentlichte am Dienstag ihren Ausblick auf die Berichtssaison der ......
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20.01.26 - 12:45
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Santander Buy (DPA-AFX)
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ZÜRICH (dpa-AFX Analyser) - Die Schweizer Großbank UBS hat die Einstufung für Santander auf "Buy" mit einem Kursziel von 11,30 Euro belassen. Ignacio Cerezo zeigte sich optimistisch im Hinblick auf die Zahlen der spanischen Großbank für das vierte Quartal. ......
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