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Debut Report Demonstrates the Importance of Inclusive Design in Global Instant Payments

Increases Corporate Sponsorship

Panelists to Discuss How Digital Public Goods Advance Financially Inclusive Digital Public Infrastructure on April 12 in Washington, D.C.

Key facts:Newly released Global Sustainability Report shows FIS reduced overall energy use by 22 percent, water usage by 20 percent, and Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 21 percent.In addition to these reductions, FIS made continued progress last year in other key areas including financial inclusion, advancing the workforce of the future, fostering inclusion and diversity, and helping communities thrive.  

Financing Round to Expand Influencer and IP Partnerships and Support Dorian’s Creators, From Innovative Streaming Tools to Industry-Leading Ways to Share Revenues

Key facts:For the fifth year in a row, FIS has been named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.FIS received a perfect score for its corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

Key facts:Reduced overall energy use by 23 percent, water usage by 35 percent, and Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 23 percent in 2020Baselined Scope 3 emissions in support of setting science-based targets, and reduced Scope 3 emissions by 3 percentAccelerated inclusion and diversity efforts across five areas of focus and established an enterprise Framework for Financial Inclusion 

Farmers & Merchants Bank (F&M Bank) (OTCQB: FMBL) is hosting a pandemic-related artistic display, Service Above Self Defined, in the lobby of its Orange County headquarters at 4695 MacArthur Court in Newport Beach through May 21st.The installation includes 16 empty take-out containers on a desk, each representing 1,000 meals (16,000 total) consumed by F&M employees while they worked long nights, weekends and holidays, away from their families, processing PPP loans; a stack of 4,200 papers on a d

Financial technology leader FIS® (NYSE: FIS) announced today a climate action plan as part of its sustainability program. The climate action plan is a key part of FIS’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy to advance global sustainability for its clients, colleagues and communities.“FIS is committed to helping our planet remain a sustainable home for current and future generations,” said Gary Norcross, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at FIS. “We recognize that climate change p

Key facts:FIS’ recruitment benefit pays down student loan debt for eligible college graduate hires within the U.S.Starting this year, hires in the FIS University program are eligible for the debt repayment program after one year of service.U.S. college students are overwhelmed with $1.5 trillion in loan debt, with minority students being most impacted.

Key facts:In its fifth year, the annual program recognizes organizations for innovative use of FIS technology to enhance customer service and drive tangible business results.2021 program is open to the full spectrum of organizations served by FIS in North America, the United Kingdom, Germany and France. For the first time, FIS merchant clients and partners are invited to participate in the program.For each winning entry, FIS will make a $10,000 donation to a charitable organization chosen by the winners through the FIS Foundation.Deadline for entries is Wednesday, April 14.

Key factsWinners are Bambu Systems, First United Bank & Trust, GE, IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG, KfW, USAble Life, Mainspring Fund Services, PCS Retirement, PDI Software, and Wintrust Financial Corporation.In its fourth year, FIS’ signature awards program recognizes organizations that have used FIS technology in innovative ways to enhance customer experiences and drive tangible business results.The Impact Awards are independently judged by industry analyst group Celent.

Key factsFIS has been designated a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign FoundationFIS received a perfect score for its corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality

Opus #CommunityFoundation announced today the approval of 20 grant awards to charitable organizations that Opus and the Foundation believe will strengthen and engage the communities that Opus serves.

Breaking News: @Civic50oc announced the honorees for the 2018 Civic 50 Orange County – and @OpusBank was recognized as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in Orange County! Thank you to Civic 50 Orange County for this distinction!

@OpusBank Community Foundation announces 45 grant awards to charitable organizations in AZ, CA, OR and WA. #OpusCares

Proud to have been recognized on the #Civic50 list as one of the most community-minded companies in OC

Farmers & Merchants Bank (F&M Bank) announced today that it has been awarded a $75,000 grant through the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco). The grant is provided through FHLBank San Francisco’s 2017 Workforce Initiative Subsidy for Homeownership (WISH) Program which is aimed at promoting affordable homeownership for eligible low- and moderate-income families and individuals. The WISH grant will afford F&M Bank the ability t