Bank of America

Bank of America, we have a clear purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We fulfill this purpose through our commitment to responsible growth, which includes a focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership. Integrated across our eight lines of business — our ESG focus reflects our values, ensures we are holding ourselves accountable, presents tremendous business opportunity, and allows us to create shared success with our clients and communities.

(source: about.bankofamerica.com)

Senators Press Banks for Better Defenses Against Wire Fraud
Senators Press Banks for Better Defenses Against Wire Fraud
April 19, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The looming specter of wire fraud has spurred lawmakers to press big banks for better defenses against bad actors — and a detailing of the impact the...

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The AP/AR Modernization Mandate: From Self-Assessment to Better B2B Payments
The AP/AR Modernization Mandate: From Self-Assessment to Better B2B Payments
April 19, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Modern technology makes modern business strategies possible. And with the news on Thursday (April 18) that Mastercard is bringing its commercial cards to mobile wallets,...

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Banks Report Lending Slows as Corporate Borrowers Pay Down Debt
Banks Report Lending Slows as Corporate Borrowers Pay Down Debt
April 16, 2024  |  Banking

The largest U.S. banks are reporting a slowdown in lending. Bank of America and PNC were the latest to do so, with the former reporting Tuesday (April 16)...

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Banks Cut 5,000 Jobs in Q1 Amid Uncertain Economic Climate
Banks Cut 5,000 Jobs in Q1 Amid Uncertain Economic Climate
April 16, 2024  |  Personnel

The largest U.S. banks cut a total of more than 5,000 jobs during the first quarter. They did so to control costs during an uncertain...

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Earnings Season and FICO Data Point to ‘Strong’ Consumer Credit Profiles
Earnings Season and FICO Data Point to ‘Strong’ Consumer Credit Profiles
April 16, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Earnings season, so far — and chiefly through the big banks — is pointing to some strength in consumer credit. And that strength has been...

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Bank of America: 1Q Zelle Volumes Surge 26% to $106 Billion
Bank of America: 1Q Zelle Volumes Surge 26% to $106 Billion
April 16, 2024  |  Earnings

Bank of America’s first quarter results took note of continued use of digital channels in banking — and for payments, too. The bank recorded 3.4...

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Unlocking Efficiency: How Digital Invoicing Can Transform Operations
Unlocking Efficiency: How Digital Invoicing Can Transform Operations
April 16, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Paying and getting paid are crucial to businesses’ livelihood, no matter their size. There isn’t a once-size-fits-all approach to invoicing and reconciliations, and the market...

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Digital Wallets Can Transform B2B Payments — But Will They?
Digital Wallets Can Transform B2B Payments — But Will They?
April 15, 2024  |  B2B Payments

There is a growing disconnect between consumer-focused payment advances and commercial ones.  And while it’s not new news that business-to-business (B2B) payments often lack the...

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More Consumers Would Pay With Venmo If They Understood It
More Consumers Would Pay With Venmo If They Understood It
April 10, 2024  |  Payment Methods

For account-to-account (A2A) payment providers, PYMNTS Intelligence research finds, education continues to present a huge barrier to adoption. By the Numbers A2A payments, which bypass...

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