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Essential Finance Updates: Key Press Releases of the Week

Weekly Finance Recap: August 25-29, 2025

As the finance world consistently evolves, keeping track of the latest press releases can feel overwhelming. This week, we’ve compiled a selection of the most impactful financial news brought to you by PR Newswire, ensuring that finance journalists and practitioners are up-to-date with pivotal developments.

Highlights from This Week’s Releases

1. EchoStar’s Spectrum Sale

EchoStar announced a definitive agreement to sell its 3.45 GHz and 600 MHz spectrum licenses to AT&T for approximately $23 billion. This sale marks an important step in EchoStar's efforts to address inquiries from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

2. Deloitte’s Global Business Services Survey Findings

Deloitte premiered its ‘2025 Global Business Services Survey’, revealing that 66% of organizations are poised to invest in Generative AI over the next three years. The survey indicates that businesses expect significant enhancements in employee performance, reduced manual work, and increased innovation. This highlights the oncoming paradigm shift in operational strategies across multiple sectors.

3. Aflac Duck Takes Charge

In a non-traditional approach, the Aflac Duck has become the official Commissioner of Coverage for the 2025 college football season. The mascot aims to navigate financial uncertainties by addressing the gaps that standard health insurance might not cover.

4. SBI Group Partners with Chainlink

In a collaborative effort aimed at accelerating the adoption of digital assets in global markets, SBI Group has announced a strategic partnership with Chainlink. This alignment is set to blend SBI’s market knowledge with Chainlink’s secure infrastructure, fostering innovation in financial services.

5. Chime Expands Financial Tools Access

Chime has partnered with Ubiquity to enhance employee access to a comprehensive suite of fee-free financial tools. This includes features such as earned wage access, high-yield savings accounts, and credit-building options, which can aid in financial wellness significantly.

6. Mastercard and Infosys’ Cross-Border Payments Initiative

This strategic collaboration aims to simplify the onboarding process for financial institutions while enriching access to Mastercard's established portfolio of money movement capabilities, facilitating smoother cross-border transactions.

7. Vanguard’s Fund Diversification Plans

Vanguard has expressed its intention to revert the diversification statuses of two funds, subject to shareholder approval. If realized, this will allow these funds to invest in securities tailored to match their target benchmark percentages directly.