American Express

New Television, Print Highlight Unique Benefits of Traveling with the Platinum Card® from American Express

NEW YORK, July 02, 2008 -- Today, American Express announces the launch of its latest television spot featuring comedian and actress Tina Fey showcasing how American Express provides exclusive travel benefits for Platinum Card® members. The spot, part of its "Are you a Cardmember?®" brand campaign, takes place in an airport where Tina Fey has a chance encounter with Martin Scorsese who asks her to join him in the airport lounge. Tina's coach ticket to Paris does not provide access to the lounge and she's determined to find a way to get in.    » read more »

NEW YORK, October 08, 2007 -- American Express today named Daniel T. Henry Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In this role, he will be responsible for leading the Company's Finance organization and representing American Express to investors, lenders and rating agencies.

Mr. Henry, who served as acting CFO since February, is also a member of the Company's Operating Committee.    » read more »

Sale Reflects American Express' Continued Focus on High-Growth, High-Return Payments Businesses

NEW YORK, September 18, 2007 -- American Express Company today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its international banking subsidiary, American Express Bank Ltd. (AEB), to Standard Chartered PLC. The approximate value of the transaction is $1.1 billion. The sale is subject to certain regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2008.    » read more »

Agreement Marks OPEN from American Express' First Florida Strategic Partnership

Agreement Expands Premium Cards' Airport Club Access Benefit with the Addition of More Than 40 Worldwide Admirals Club® Locations