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Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin is set to perform in Argentina on April 18 at the Campo Argentino de Polo as part of his Ricky Martin Live 2026 tour, with tickets available through presale for Santander Bank customers.

Erste Group's acquisition of Santander Bank Poland represents a significant milestone in its expansion strategy, aiming to enhance its market position within the region.

Santander aims to double its dividend payment to 48 cents per share by 2028 while also reducing stock repurchases from current levels.

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers has resigned from his teaching and professor roles at Harvard University amid scrutiny regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Ana Botín of Banco Santander has received a 2.5% salary increase for 2025, totaling 14.78 million euros, linked to the achievement of performance goals.

The Ibex 35 index in Spain has surpassed 18,400 points, marked by a strong performance from Santander amidst a busy earnings presentation season.

Ana Botín, the president of Santander, has announced a strategy to generate 1 billion euros through the adoption of artificial intelligence by 2028.

High street banks in the UK are offering significant bonuses to current account customers who switch to their services, with certain customers eligible for up to £500, particularly from Lloyds, Barclays, and Santander.

Santander has announced a strategic plan to achieve over 20 billion euros in profit by the end of 2028, significantly increasing its earnings from previous years.

Banco Santander is planning to exceed 20 billion euros in profit by 2028 and is set to present its strategy during the Investor Day in London.

Santander has announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters to a new building in the Itaim Bibi region of São Paulo, scheduled to open in the second half of 2028.

Santander has alerted customers about the risk of account closures due to involvement in money mule scams.

Banco Santander is strengthening its presence in the US by acquiring Webster Financial and maintaining shareholder remuneration, following a period of record profits and improved stock performance.

Santander Bank Polska is rebranding to Erste Bank Polska, with a significant financial investment anticipated for the process.

Santander Bank Polska is set to undergo a significant rebranding operation, changing its name to Erste Bank Polska at a projected cost of 250 million PLN.

Major UK banks are incentivizing customers to switch accounts by offering up to £400, contingent on fulfilling specific eligibility criteria.

Regulatory bodies have raised concerns about complex risk sales practices employed by major banks in Europe, specifically pointing to a lack of transparency.

YPF has partnered with Santander Argentina to offer users interest on their virtual wallet balances, intensifying competition with existing digital wallet services.

Santander and Merlin are evaluating the purchase of a 1.6 billion euro shopping center portfolio owned by the Balkany family, attracting attention from various financial entities.

The highly anticipated musical depicting the life of Tina Turner is set to premiere at the Teatro Santander in São Paulo this week.

Santander Bank is auctioning over 100 properties in Goiás, Brazil, with bidding starting at R$ 57.7 thousand on March 3rd.

Santander has completed its largest acquisition to date, purchasing Webster Financial for $12.2 billion as part of its strategy to expand in the US market.

Santander awaits approval from US federal agencies, including oversight by Trump, for its acquisition of Webster Bank.

ING Bank Śląski reported strong financial results in 2025, surpassing Santander Bank Polska in various areas including loans and deposits.

Santander is set to implement significant cost-cutting measures and efficiency improvements as part of its new strategic plan, which will also focus on integrating artificial intelligence solutions.

Santander plans to invest US$230 million this year, with a strong focus on technology, as the financial system shifts towards private credit expansion.

Santander plans to invest $230 million this year, primarily in technology, while restructuring its branch network in response to declining in-person operations.

The stock of GEK TERNA is highlighted as the top investment of the year, experiencing a significant rally of about +40%.

Santander plans to enhance its investment banking operations in the U.S. by collaborating with Webster, aiming for significant revenue synergies.

Santander has a clause in its acquisition deal with Webster Bank that allows it to claim $489 million if Webster opts for another offer.

Customers experienced service failures at multiple Brazilian banks including Itaú, Santander, and Nubank.

Santander is reaching out to UK customers to inform them they may qualify for a cashback offer of up to £150.

Santander Mexico reported a profit of 32,364 million pesos for the past year, marking a 12.3% increase from the previous year, driven by strong credit placements and an 8.4% rise in financial margin.

Ana Botín has spent her first ten years at the helm of Banco Santander justifying the multinational model inherited from her father, amidst challenges such as falling share prices and low interest rates, but now with the resurgence of European banks, she is embarking on her own path.

Santander's US subsidiary has surpassed its Brazilian counterpart in assets and is closing in on its British operations following the acquisition of Webster.

Itaú, Santander, and Citi have reached agreements with the National Treasury Attorney General's Office that resulted in the payment of approximately R$ 2.4 billion in taxes to resolve long-standing tax disputes.

Itaú, Santander, and Citi have agreed to pay R$ 2.4 billion to resolve long-standing tax disputes with the government as part of a program to encourage resolution of such issues between companies and the Union.

Ana Botín, president of Banco Santander, affirmed the bank's commitment to increasing shareholder returns through dividends or stock buybacks following the acquisition of Webster, while ruling out further purchases.

The article discusses the ownership changes at Santander Bank Polska, the rebranding process, record profits in 2025, and forecasts for shareholder dividends.

A heart-wrenching video captured the moment a puppy was abandoned on a road in Santander, Colombia, sparking public outrage and demands for action against the perpetrators.

Analysts consider Banco Santander's acquisition of Webster in the US a positive move for long-term cost savings, despite mixed market reactions and immediate stock impact.

Santander Brasil reported a managerial net profit of R$ 15.615 billion in 2025, marking a 12.6% increase from 2024, which was in line with market expectations.

Banco Santander's shares fell 3.5% following its acquisition of Webster, the announcement of a 5 billion share buyback program, and record profits in 2025.

Brookfield, a Canadian asset management firm, is preparing to divest its renewable energy platform X-Elio, which operates in 13 countries, for 4 billion euros.

A complaint of assault involving UGT leaders in Santander has emerged, prompting significant controversy within the union.

Banco Santander announced its acquisition of Webster Bank, valued at over $12 billion, which will be financed through a mix of cash and stock and is expected to close in Q3 of 2026.

Ana Botín, the president of Banco Santander, addressed the media defending investment in the US amidst geopolitical tensions during Donald Trump's administration, citing record 2025 results and the acquisition of Webster Bank as rationale.

Ana Botín, president of Banco Santander, emphasizes the US market's attractiveness for banking following their acquisition of Webster; she states the bank will not pursue further acquisitions or sales as they have the necessary scale in all their operating countries.

Banco Santander is acquiring Webster Bank for $12.2 billion, aiming to expand its operations in the United States and generate $800 million in cost synergies.

Banco Santander has reached an agreement to acquire Webster Financial Corporation, the parent company of Webster Bank in the United States, for 12.2 billion dollars (approximately 10.16 billion euros), aiming for an 18% return on tangible equity in the US by 2028.