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Irish Times
13 hours ago
- Climate
- Irish Times
Weekend temperatures to reach 29 degrees, but rain to return next week
Friday is set to be another day of glorious sunshine across Ireland with temperatures expected to hit 29 degrees. Met Éireann said after possible early-morning thunderstorms in the west, the island will bask in pleasant conditions, the coolest of which will be 20 to 23 degrees in Munster and south Leinster. Night-time temperatures are not expected to fall below 12 degrees on Friday, although isolated showers are possible in parts of Ulster and Leinster. It will be mild, with temperatures not falling below 12 to 17 degrees. Met Éireann meterologist Holly O'Neill said: 'it is set to be a very warm and hot day today with long spells of sunshine across the country.' READ MORE She said the authority's ultra violet index (UV), which predicts danger of damage to skin from sunburn, is high and warned of the need for people to protect themselves by being 'sun smart'. Scattered showers are expected on Saturday, with some heavy and possibly thundery at times, but highest temperatures are expected to be up to 25 degrees. It is forecast to be warmest across the eastern half of the island, all in a light to moderate southwest wind. The hot spell may break in some areas on Saturday night as unsettled weather moves in from the Atlantic but many places will still enjoy long spells of sunshine. A heavier and more persistent band of rain will move in from the west later on Saturday night but temperatures should not fall below 12 to 15 degrees, in a mainly light to moderate southwest breeze. A bright start is expected to Sunday morning but outbreaks of showery rain will move in from the west with sunny spells and scattered showers to follow. It is expected to be fresher and breezier with highest temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees, warmest in the east, all with rather brisk westerly winds. The outlook for Monday, however, is for further change. There will be a bright start to the day with isolated showers, followed by outbreaks of rain later on. Highest temperatures are expected to be in the 13 to 18 range, feeling cooler in the north. By Tuesday the sunny conditions will be over, with cloudy conditions, rain and drizzle almost everywhere. A few brighter spells may break through in the north and west at times. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees, in mainly moderate to fresh west to southwest winds, are expected.
Finextra
14-05-2025
- Business
- Finextra
BofA to open more financial centres
Bank of America will open more than 150 new financial centers across 60 markets by the end of 2027, including 40 this year and an additional 70 in 2026. 0 This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. Since 2016, Bank of America has invested over $5 billion in its financial centers network, opening new locations and renovating existing centers. "Our continued investment in our financial center network reflects our commitment to meeting our clients where they are and how they want to bank with us," said Holly O'Neill, President, Consumer, Retail and Preferred at Bank of America. "We are focused on creating spaces where financial specialists can meet with clients and help them achieve their financial goals.' New flagship center Bank of America has just opened a new flagship financial center at 2 Bryant Park in New York City. The center is designed for clients to connect with financial specialists, or have informal meetings, capturing the spirit of Bryant Park's famous tables and chairs which have hosted gatherings for New Yorkers and visitors for decades. The center also features a one-of-a-kind art installation by a NY-based artist portraying the perpetual motion of finance and the city, and how the bank helps bring together all its services for clients. Idaho expansion Bank of America continues to expand into markets where it can extend its reach to clients. The bank currently serves consumer, small business, wealth management and corporate clients throughout Idaho and will soon open four financial centers serving Boise, the first of which will open June 9 in Nampa, Idaho. "Opening centers in Boise is an exciting milestone and reflects our commitment to bringing first-class financial services to more communities," said Will Smayda, Head of Financial Centers for Bank of America. "We're proud to support local economies by creating jobs and fostering long-term relationships with clients and their communities.' More than a decade of expansion and investment Since 2014, Bank of America has steadily expanded its financial center network, entering into 11 new markets, the most recent being Louisville in 2024. The company has also opened 471 financial centers in existing markets since 2016 reflecting trends in how and where clients choose to engage with the bank. Last year, the bank completed renovations to more than 3,000 centers – with over 500 additional renovations planned over the next two years. Through a partnership with ArtLifting, over 1,600 financial centers now feature artwork by artists living with disabilities or impacted by housing insecurity. New sign language services for clients Earlier this year, the bank launched a service to provide on-demand American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters over video in all financial centers. Clients can connect with an ASL interpreter free of charge by scanning a QR code, allowing them to discuss their financial needs using ASL with a financial specialist. Bank of America clients can now use their phones to connect with America Sign Language interpreters. Serving more clients in more places Bank of America currently provides banking access to nearly 250 million people across more than 200 markets, or approximately 82% of the U.S. population. Nearly 30% of the bank's financial centers are in low- and moderate-income communities. With more than 90% of client interactions taking place through the bank's digital channels, the bank's financial centers have adapted to focus on meeting spaces where clients can have in-depth conversations about their finances. In the past year, clients have made approximately 10 million appointments with financial specialists in financial centers.
Reuters
13-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Bank of America to open more than 150 new branches by 2027
May 13 (Reuters) - Bank of America (BAC.N), opens new tab plans to open more than 150 new branches by the end of 2027, it said on Tuesday, as part of the lender's efforts to expand its physical presence across the United States. The bank will open 40 new branches this year, with an additional 70 sites planned for 2026, it said. Banks in the U.S. have continued to focus on their branch networks despite the surging popularity of digital banking, as they facilitate in-person meetings important for fostering customer relationships. While more than 90% of BofA's client interactions take place through digital platforms, its branches can provide more personalized financial advice, it said. The bank currently has a total of about 3,700 branches, or financial centers, across the country. That figure may come down a little by 2027 as it consolidates branches in more mature markets, said Holly O'Neill, president of consumer, retail and preferred banking at BofA. "We are always evaluating new markets and where we want to go. We also find that the business that we grow digitally is accelerated in markets where we have a physical footprint," she said. The lender has invested more than $5 billion in its financial center network over the past nine years. It opened a new flagship branch in New York in May, and plans to open four additional financial centers in Boise this July. Last year, rival JPMorgan Chase (JPM.N), opens new tab, which has similar growth ambitions, also unveiled its plans to add more than 500 new sites by 2027. BofA's consumer banking unit contributed 33.8% of its net income in the first quarter, underlining the segment's significance to its overall earnings. "The consumers still appear very sound. They're continuing to spend. We're seeing payment and spend behavior continue to grow in April, so that's a positive sign," O'Neill said.
