2003 Press Releases

Air Canada and American Express Sign Agreements for New Card Partnership (12/22/2003)

Despite Hectic, Commercial Holiday Season, New Survey Shows People Value Close Personal Relationships the Most (12/22/2003)

More Than Half of Americans Expected to Troll for Discounts Post Holiday, According to the American Express Retail Index on Holiday Shopping (12/17/2003)

American Express Names Arne Christenson Senior Vice President, Government Affairs (12/16/2003)

American Express Names Joan Lordi Amble Senior Vice President and Comptroller (12/10/2003)

Retailers Brace for the Busiest Week of the Year as Shoppers Wait Until the Last Minute to Complete Their Holiday Purchases (12/10/2003)

American Express Revolutionizes Agency-Sponsored Hotel Value Program in 2004 with New 'Dynamic Rate' Model (12/08/2003)

Maybank and American Express Forge Strategic Alliance with Launch of New MayBank American Express Credit Card (12/03/2003)

As the Internet Goes Mainstream, Shoppers Hit Send Earlier, According to the American Express Retail Index (12/03/2003)

Life Just Got Better for Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Members (12/01/2003)

American Express and Chinatrust Announce Partnership to Enter Premium Credit Card Market in Taiwan (11/26/2003)

American Express Launches National Campaign to Help Reopen the Statue of Liberty; Pledges a Minimum of $3 Million with Cardmember Support (11/25/2003)

Americans Plan Another Frenzied Black Friday, with Many Saying It's a Family Tradition, American Express Retail Index Finds (11/24/2003)

American Express Offers Travel Tips to Keep Holiday Travel Running Smoothly (11/24/2003)

American Express Completes Sale of Its Convertible Debt Securities (11/21/2003)

Affluent in the U.S., Australia and Japan Have the Highest Stress in the World; Brazil and Hong Kong, the Lowest (11/20/2003)

Business Owners' Holiday Budgets for Client and Customer Gifts Edge Higher, According to the OPEN Small Business Network(SM) 2003 Semi-Annual Monitor from American Express (11/20/2003)

American Express National Survey Finds Workers Coping with the Financial Strain of Recent Health Care Cost Increases (11/19/2003)

American Express Announces Pricing of its Convertible Debt Securities (11/18/2003)

American Express to Raise $1.8 Billion from Sale of Convertible Debt Securities (11/17/2003)

American Express Company Appoints Corporate Governance Officer (11/17/2003)

American Express Company Names New Treasurer (11/17/2003)

Club Méditerranée, Finaref and American Express Launch the Club Med-American Express Card (11/14/2003)

American Express Awarded Patent for Innovative Clear Card (11/05/2003)

American Express and the Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited Announce Merchant Acquirer Agreement (11/04/2003)

Bank of Valletta and American Express Announce Merchant Acquirer Agreement (10/30/2003)

KLM and American Express Announce Strategic Alliance to Launch Corporate and Consumer Card Programmes (10/22/2003)

Travelers Plan to Spend More Vacationing in 2004, According to American Express Leisure Travel Index (10/22/2003)

''Money Isn't Everything'' to World's Wealthy, According to American Express/RoperASW Global Affluent Study (10/21/2003)

American Express Company Plans Live Audio Web Access to Investor Conference Call Following Third Quarter Earnings Announcement (10/20/2003)

OPEN: The Small Business Network(SM) from American Express Launches Platinum Business Credit Card (10/14/2003)

American Express Celebrates Song(TM) Launch with Special SkyMiles Promotions for Delta SkyMiles® Credit Cardmembers (10/14/2003)

International Business Travelers Sacrificing Comfort for Low Prices, American Express Survey Shows (10/08/2003)

American Express Study Reveals Improved Prospects for Business Travel Industry in 2004 (10/08/2003)

American Express Targets Asia/Pacific for Two New Centers for Interactive Travel Booking Fulfillment (10/08/2003)

American Express Completes Acquisition of Rosenbluth International, a Leading Global Travel Management Company (10/07/2003)

American Express Completes Acquisition of Threadneedle Asset Management (10/01/2003)

Sting to Play Free Concert in Chicago's Grant Park on October 7, Courtesy of Blue Cash from American Express (09/23/2003)

American Express to Launch Major National Marketing Campaign for Blue Cash(SM) Credit Card (09/23/2003)

American Express Statement on U.S. Government Anti-Trust Lawsuit Against Visa and MasterCard (09/22/2003)

American Express Company Elects Edward D. Miller to Board of Directors (09/22/2003)

OPEN: The Small Business Network(SM) from American Express Launches Online Tool to Help Streamline Small Business Expense Reporting (09/16/2003)

American Express Awards a $100,000 Grant for Restoration of San Esteban del Rey Mission at the Pueblo of Acoma in New Mexico (09/12/2003)

Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express Delivers Additional Bonuses for Stays at Starwood Hotels and Resorts (09/10/2003)

American Express Announces a $100,000 Grant for Conservation of Terezin Fortress in the Czech Republic (09/08/2003)

American Express International Survey Shows Affluents Overwhelmingly Optimistic About Financial Future (09/02/2003)

American Express Chief Financial Officer to Present at Lehman Brothers 2003 Financial Services Conference (08/29/2003)

Nearly 50 Percent of Mid-Size Companies See Economic Recovery in 2004, According to New American Express Survey (08/26/2003)

American Express and Nations Trust Bank Form Card-Issuing Partnership in Sri Lanka (08/26/2003)

American Express Serves Up Ultimate US Open Experience for Tennis Fans and Cardmembers (08/20/2003)

Mid-Size Companies Can Save Up to 25 Percent on Everyday Spending with American Express' Savings at Work(SM) (08/20/2003)

Andre Agassi and American Express Pair Up to Promote the Company's US Open Sponsorship and Special Cardmember Benefits (08/14/2003)

American Express and Qantas Co-Brand Corporate Card Revealed (08/13/2003)

American Express Company Plans Live Audio Web Broadcast of Semi-Annuel Financial Community Meeting (07/30/2003)

American Express Company Plans Live Audio Web Access to Investor Conference Call Following Second Quarter Earnings Announcement (07/21/2003)

American Express Launches New Zealand's Most Rewarding Credit Card (07/18/2003)

American Express Expands Availability of New ''Contactless'' Payment Product Designed to Make Everyday Purchases Quick and Easy (07/16/2003)

American Express Becomes Official Card of the British Virgin Islands (07/16/2003)

American Express to Acquire Rosenbluth International, a Leading Global Travel Management Company (07/15/2003)

Financial Literacy Programs Granted $500,000 from the American Express Foundation (07/10/2003)

American Express Introduces the International Dollar Platinum Card Throughout Latin America and the Caribbean (07/08/2003)

American Express Celebrates Small Business with Major Sponsorship of ''The Restaurant'' TV Series (07/02/2003)

American Express Announces Organizational Changes (06/25/2003)

American Express Sets Tiger Loose in Atlanta's Piedmont Park with Special Tiger Woods Exhibition to Kick Off the 2003 World Golf Champtionships (06/24/2003)

American Express Launches Three New Mutual Funds (06/19/2003)

American Express to Acquire Threadneedle Asset Management from Zurich Financial Services Group (06/16/2003)

American Express Company Capital Trust I Announces Redemption of Quarterly Income Preferred Securities (06/13/2003)

American Express and American Airlines to Issue Co-Branded Corporate Card with Discounts for Mid-Size Companies (06/09/2003)

American Express Selected to Partner with Aeroplan (06/03/2003)

Tips and Trips for Travelers: American Express Travel Offers Great Ideas to Maximize Vacation Dollars (05/30/2003)

American Express Hires Vice President, Sector Leader - Liquid Assets (05/28/2003)

American Express Named a Leading Company for Women of Color by Working Mother Magazine (05/28/2003)

American Express Chairman and CEO to Present at Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference (05/28/2003)

Two-Thirds of Small Business Owners Plan Summer Vacations, According to the OPEN Small Business Network 2003 Semi-Annual Monitor from American Express (05/28/2003)

Union Bank Announces Launch of Union Bank American Express Credit Cards (05/26/2003)

American Express Announces Increase in Quarterly Dividend (05/21/2003)

American Express Launches New Multi-Purpose Corporate Cards for Specific, Short-Term Projects (05/21/2003)

World Monuments Fund and American Express Name Endangered Historic Sites to Receive Funding (05/20/2003)

American Express and Delta Air Lines Expand Marketing Agreement (05/15/2003)

Delta SkyMiles® Credit Cardmembers Earn Double Miles on All Purchases During the Next Two Months (05/15/2003)

OPEN: The Small Business Network(SM) from American Express Delivers Unique Awards Package to Emerging Filmmakers at Tribeca Film Festival (05/13/2003)

OPEN: The Small Business Network(SM) from American Express Launches Business Cash Rebate Credit Card, Providing Up to Five Percent Cash Back for Everyday Business Purchases (05/08/2003)

American Express Selects Morningstar Advisor Workstation for Its More Than 10,000 U.S. Financial Advisors (05/02/2003)

New ''Your Rewards'' Program from American Express Lets Membership Rewards® Enrolless Customize Their Redemption Experiences (04/29/2003)

New ''Your Reward'' Program from American Express Lets Membership Rewards® Enrollees Customize Their Redemption Experiences (04/29/2003)

OPEN: The Small Business Network from American Express Joins SBA Lending Program (04/29/2003)

American Express Launches Three New Mutual Funds (04/28/2003)

American Express and Continental Airlines Agree to Add Web Fare Access to TravelBahn(SM) (04/28/2003)

New Study Shows Companies Can Save Millions by Kicking the Paper Habit in Purchasing (04/23/2003)

American Express to Play Major Role at Tribeca Film Festival and Encourage Further Revitalization of Lower Manhattan (04/22/2003)

American Express Company Plans Live Audio Web Access to Annual Meeting of Shareholders (04/21/2003)

American Express Company Plans Live Audio Web Access to Investor Conference Call Following First Quarter Earnings Announcement (04/17/2003)

Home Improvers Intend to Set New Spending Records This Spring, According to American Express Home Improvement Index (04/08/2003)

With Tax Deadline Approaching, OPEN: The Small Business Network from American Express Provides Free Tax Resources for Small Business Owners (04/03/2003)

American Express Brings Innovation of Blue to Fast-Growing Cash Rebate Category (04/02/2003)

American Express Launches National Television Ad Campaign with NBA and WNBA Players and Coaches (03/31/2003)

American Express Funds Shareholder Reports Rated No. 2 in Dalbar Rankings, Awarded ''Seal of Excellence'' (03/24/2003)

American Express and Vietcombank Announce Card Partnership (03/18/2003)

American Express Launches Rollover Evaluator(SM) Website Tool (03/18/2003)

The Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express to Launch Double Miles Offer at Restaurants (03/13/2003)

American Express Hires Vice President, Capital Markets (03/10/2003)

American Express and the University of Sussex Join Forces to Offer New IT Opportunities (03/07/2003)

American Express® Cards Offer Valuable Rewards for 2002 Tax Payments (02/24/2003)

American Express National Survey Finds Mounting Financial Stress and Growing Requests for Investment Advice (02/24/2003)

OPEN: The Small Business Network from American Express(SM) and America Online Announce Multi-Year Marketing Alliance to Showcase OPEN Network Products on AOL® for Small Business (02/10/2003)

Tiger Woods to Teach Canadian High School Students How to ''Dream Big'' (02/04/2003)

Blue from American Express Announces Major Commitment to Save the Music for Music Education in Schools (02/04/2003)

American Express Announces a $50,000 Grant for Restoration of the San Pedro de Morropé Chapel in Peru (01/30/2003)

American Express' RezPort(SM) Small Business Online Booking Tool Beats Popular Websites in Finding Cheapest Fares (01/30/2003)

American Express Introduces Industry's First Smart Card Application Available on the Internet (01/29/2003)

American Express Company Plans Live Audio Web Broadcast of Semi-Annual Financial Community Meeting (01/29/2003)

American Express Launches Two New Life Insurance Products (01/22/2003)

American Express Plans Live Audio Web Access to Investor Conference Call Following Full Year 2002 and Fourth Quarter Earnings Announcement (01/17/2003)

Delta SkyMiles® Credit Cardmembers Earn Triple Miles on Delta Purchases (01/15/2003)

American Express Opens Shanghai Business Travel Center (01/14/2003)

American Express Opens Shanghai Business Travel Center (01/14/2003)

Tax Reform Tops Small Business Owners' Wish List for the 108th Congress, According to the OPEN Small Business Network(SM) Semi-Annual Monitor (01/07/2003)

Tax Reform Tops Small Business Owners’ Wish List for the 108th Congress, According to the OPEN Small Business Network(SM) Semi-Annual Monitor (01/07/2003)