Largest US & International Bank companies

"Building on a tradition of excellence in community banking that stretches back to 1872, BB&T
continues to offer clients a complete range of financial services including banking, lending, insurance, trust, and wealth management solutions.(...) BB&T Corporation, headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C. , is a fast growing, highly profitable financial holding company with $136.5 billion in assets. Its bank subsidiaries operate approximately 1,500 financial centers in the Carolinas, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, Maryland, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, Indiana and Washington, D.C. BB&T ranks No. 2 in market share in North Carolina; No. 2 in Virginia/Washington, D.C.; No. 3 in South Carolina; No. 1 in West Virginia; No. 5 in Georgia; No. 6 in Maryland; No. 4 in Kentucky; and No. 5 in Tennessee... " more

" Regions Financial Corporation is a member of the S&P 100 Index and Forbes Magazine's "Platinum 400"
list of America's best big companies. With $144 billion in assets, Regions is one of the nation's largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, trust, securities brokerage, mortgage and insurance products and services. Regions serves customers in 16 states across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates almost 1,900 banking offices and 2,400 ATMs. Its Investment and securities brokerage, trust and asset management division, Morgan Keegan &
Company Inc., provides services from over 400 offices. We are Regions. And ours is a vibrant mission. Make life better. Make life better for associates. Make life better for our customers. Make life better for our communities. This is our roadmap to success. Our roadmap to create strong, consistent shareholder value." more

Following TD Bank Financial Group's acquisition of Commerce Bancorp Inc. on March 31, 2008, TD Banknorth and Commerce Bank merged on May 31, 2008, to become TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank. Today, TD Banknorth and TD Bank form one of the 20 largest commercial banking organizations in the United States with more than $105 billion in assets, and provide customers with a full range of financial products and services at nearly 1,100 convenient locations from Maine to Florida. TD Banknorth and TD Bank are trade names of TD Bank, N.A.

Combined, TD Banknorth and TD Bank provide a full range of personal and commercial banking products and services for customers in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont and Virginia.

TD Insurance, Inc. has been protecting consumers and businesses throughout the Northeast for well over 100 years... more

"Fifth Third Bancorp

is a diversified financial services company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Company has $120 billion in assets, operates 16 affiliates with 1,307 full-service Banking Centers, including 92 Bank Mart(R) locations open seven days a week inside select grocery stores and 2,341 ATMs in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Georgia and North Carolina.Fifth Third

operates five main businesses: Commercial Banking, Branch Banking, Consumer Lending, Investment Advisors and Fifth Third Processing Solutions.Fifth Third is among the largest money managers in the Midwest and, as of December 31, 2008, has $179 billion in assets under care, of which it managed $25 billion for individuals, corporations and not-for- profit organizations." more

" Cleveland-based KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) is one of the nation’

s largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $102 billion. Key companies provide investment management, retail and commercial banking, consumer finance, and investment banking products and services to individuals and companies throughout the United States and, for certain businesses, internationally.Today’s KeyCorp is a fusion of many banking and financial companies. In 1994, two of its most prominent predecessors– bany, New York-based KeyCorp and Cleveland-based Society Corporation –merged and established headquarters in Cleveland. Since then, Key has continued to grow through numerous acquisitions, adding clients, locations and expertise..." more

N.W. Harris came to Chicago in the late 1800’s to help America expand westward. In 1882, he founded what has become Harris bank on the principles of honesty and fair dealing - principles we believe in to this day. Every Harris banker is committed to these principles; for individuals, businesses and the communities we serve.

Harris is an integrated financial service organization providing more than 1.2 million personal, business and corporate clients with banking, lending, investing and wealth management solutions. The organization is a member of the BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO), which also provides corporate and investment banking services in the U.S. under the BMO Capital Markets name.
Harris® is a trade name used by various financial service subsidiaries of Harris Financial Corp. Banking products and services are provided by Harris N.A., The Harris Bank, N.A. and their bank affiliates. Members FDIC.
- Brokerage products are offered through Harris Investor Services, Inc. (HIS), a registered broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, and SEC registered investment adviser.
- Insurance and annuities are offered through Harris Bancorp Insurance Services, Inc. (HBIS).
- Securities are provided by BMO Capital Markets Corp. (BMOCM), a registered broker dealer and member NYSE, FINRA and SIPC.
- HIS, HBIS and BMOCM are affiliated companies and are wholly owned subsidiaries of Harris Financial Corp. (...)
- Financial planning and investment advisory services are provided by Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros & Blayney, Inc., an SEC registered investment adviser.
- Family Office Services are provided by Harris myCFO, Inc..
- Investment advisory services are offered by Harris myCFO Investment Advisory Services LLC, an SEC registered investment adviser and wholly-owned subsidiary of Harris myCFO, Inc..

" Northern Trust Corporation



(Nasdaq:NTRS) is a leading provider of investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions for corporations, institutions and affluent individuals worldwideNorthern Trust is a global leader in delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions to corporations, institutions and affluent individuals. For nearly 120 years, we have evolved with the changing needs of our clients and our world.To achieve your financial objectives, you need a partner you can trust. Our clients' trust helped us become a global leader in asset management, asset servicing, wealth management and banking. Northern Trust (NASDAQ: NTRS) offers you exceptional service backed by innovative technology and the latest economic research from our industry-renowned experts. For more than a century, our clients have relied on us for service, expertise and integrity..." more

" BancWest Corporation

is the holding company for two dynamic financial institutions: Bank of the West and First Hawaiian Bank. With combined assets of nearly $80 billion, the two banks serve more than 4 million households and businesses through 735 branch banking locations and dozens of commercial banking offices in 20 Western and Midwestern states, Guam and Saipan. The banks have offshore locations in Tokyo, Japan; Taipei, Taiwan and Grand Cayman, West Indies.BancWest Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas, (www.bnpparibas.com) is a European leader in global banking and financial services and is one of the 6 strongest banks in the world according to Standard & Poor’s. The group is present in 85 countries, with more than 171,000 employees, including 131,000 in Europe. The group holds key positions in three major segments: Corporate and Investment Banking, Asset Management & Services and Retail Banking. Present throughout Europe in all of its business lines, the bank’s two domestic markets in retail banking are France and Italy. BNP Paribas also has a significant presence in the United States and strong positions in Asia and the emerging markets." more

" More than 130 years ago, our founders had a vision of offering comprehensive financial solutions to individuals and businesses. Today, Union Bank of California honors that history with a commitment to superior service for our customers, employees, shareholders, and the communities we serve

Union Bank, N.A., is the 25th largest bank in the United States, based on assets. The bank has 336 branch offices in California, Washington, and Oregon; two international offices; and facilities in six other states

The bank's holding company is UnionBanCal Corporation, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. BTMU is part of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., one of the world’s leading financial companies with assets of $1.4 trillion as of September 30, 2008..." more

"Comerica is a multi-faceted corporation with an abiding sense of community. From investor relations and the latest information on our company to career opportunities and our commitment to community and diversity, you’

ll find it all right here.Comerica Incorporated is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, strategically aligned into three major business segments: The Business Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth &

Institutional Management.Comerica Bank and its predecessors have navigated the turbulence of the financial services industry for nearly 160 years, and we continue to believe that we are well positioned to do so going forward." more

"M&T Bank is considered one of the country's most highly regarded regional banks. We were founded more than 150 years ago in Western New York, where we are still headquartered. Our parent company, M&T Bank Corporation, had over $65 billion in assets as of December 31, 2007 and is one of the 20 largest commercial bank holding companies headquartered in the U.S. Our customers are able to bank at over 700 branches throughout New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey, and Delaware and be served by friendly and professional staff. In addition, our customers have access to a sizable ATM network of more than 1,600 locations as well as state-of-the-art telephone and Web Banking. M&T Bank

is recognized for its financial strength and sound management. This strength, along with our entrepreneurial philosophy, has made it possible for us to pursue a course of well-managed growth. At M&T Bank, we've built our business on a tradition of reliability, accuracy and responsiveness to the needs of our customers. We also believe strongly in taking an active role in the communities we serve. We are proud of our long history of civic and charitable support, including the leadership and volunteer efforts of our employees. We also feel that our focus on investing in state-of-the-art technology in order to provide high-quality banking services has been strongly endorsed by our customers. Most importantly, it has allowed us to grow without sacrificing our commitment to personal service. At M&T Bank, we pledge to work hard to earn your trust and your business. At M&T, you'll find that we are committed to understanding what's important to you, so we can provide the best solutions for all your financial needs. " more

" Marshall & Ilsley Corporation (NYSE: MI) is a diversified financial services corporation headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis. with $63.8 billion in assets. Founded in 1847, M&I Marshall & Ilsley Bank is the largest Wisconsin-based bank, with 193 offices throughout the state. In addition, M&I has 53 locations throughout Arizona; 32 offices in Indianapolis and nearby communities; 35 offices along Florida’s west coast and in central Florida; 15 offices in Kansas City and nearby communities; 25 offices in metropolitan Minneapolis/St. Paul, and one in Duluth, Minn.; and one office in Las Vegas, Nev. M&I’

s Southwest Bank subsidiary has 17 offices in the greater St. Louis area.M&I

also provides trust and investment management, equipment leasing, mortgage banking, asset-based lending, financial planning, investments, and insurance services from offices throughout the country and on the Internet (www.mibank.com or www.micorp.com).M&I’s customer-based approach, internal growth, and strategic acquisitions have made M&I a nationally recognized leader in the financial services industry..." more

"BBVA is a multinational financial services group based on people: 95,000 employees, 35 million customers and 1 million shareholders –





in 32 countries.It follows an innovative management model that focuses on the customer and that considers society in general. The key features are innovation, growth and the generation of profit. Its cornerstones are people, teamwork, ethical principles and technology.This is a financial services group that strives to grow stronger through improvements in efficiency, profitability and capital adequacy commensurate with competitive advantage. It is also expanding risk management to the highest possible level.The group’

s overall goal is to use its strengths to establish lasting relationships with increasingly satisfied customers in the U.S., Europe, Mexico, Latin America and in other places where it has a presence.BBVA has its eyes on the future. It has become a veritable point of reference in international circles as a highly-regarded, award-winning bank. BBVA, adelante." ... more

Zions Bancorporation originated as Keystone Insurance and Investment Co., a Utah Corporation, in April 1955. In April 1960, Keystone, together with several individual investors, acquired a 57.5 percent interest in Zions First National Bank from the LDS Church. In 1965, the name of the company was changed to Zions Bancorporation. (However, it operated as Zions Utah Bancorporation from 1966 to 1987.) The first public offering of shares in Zions Bancorporation was made in January 1966. There continued to be some minority shareholders until April 1972, when the company exchanged the remaining minority shares for common shares.

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation's premier financial services companies, consisting of a collection of great banks in select high growth markets. Zions operates its banking businesses under local management teams and community identities through approximately 500 offices in 10 Western and Southwestern states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington. The company is a national leader in Small Business Administration lending and public finance advisory services. In addition, Zions is included in the S&P 500 and NASDAQ Financial 100 indices. Investor information and links to subsidiary banks can be accessed at www.zionsbancorporation.com.

"Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a $54 billion regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Huntington has more than 143 years of serving the financial needs of its customers. Huntington’s banking subsidiary, The Huntington National Bank, provides innovative retail and commercial financial products and services through over 600 regional banking offices in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Huntington also offers retail and commercial financial services online at huntington.com; through its technologically advanced, 24-hour telephone bank; and through its network of almost 1,400 ATMs. Selected financial service activities are also conducted in other states including: Auto Finance & Dealer Services offices in Arizona, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia; Private Financial and Capital Markets Group offices in Florida; and Mortgage Banking offices in Maryland and New Jersey. Huntington Insurance

offers retail and commercial insurance agency services in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. International banking services are made available through the headquarters office in Columbus, a limited purpose office located in the Cayman Islands, and another located in Hong Kong.We are a bank whose size makes people feel right at home, yet is more than large enough to provide them with access to all the resources they need. We like to think of Huntington as a local bank with national resources, and it’s just one of the things that makes us great... " more

"Popular, Inc.

is a full service financial services provider based in Puerto Rico with operations in Puerto Rico, the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America.As the leading financial institution in Puerto Rico, the Corporation offers retail and commercial banking services through its principal banking subsidiary, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

, as well as auto and equipment leasing and financing, mortgage loans, consumer lending, investment banking, broker-dealer and insurance services through specialized subsidiaries.In the United States, the Corporation operates Banco Popular North America

with branches in New York, California, Illinois, New Jersey, Florida and Texas. The Corporation, through its transaction processing company, EVERTEC, continues to use its expertise in technology as a competitive advantage in its expansion throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. The Corporation is exporting its 115 years of experience through these regions while continuing its commitment to meeting the needs of retail and business clients through innovation, and to fostering growth in the communities it serves..." more

We are Committed to Doing What is Right
Synovus is a more than $36-billion multi-service holding company committed to the single principle of doing what is right for the customer, always.

From a Single Bank to One of the Largest Institutions in the Southeast
Synovus started as a savings bank along the Chattahoochee River in Columbus, Georgia in 1888. What began as a community bank more than a century ago has grown into an innovative financial services company. Today, Synovus is one of the largest financial institutions in the Southeast, providing commercial and retail banking to customers through 30 banks, 440 ATMs, and more than 330 Synovus offices in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida and Tennessee.

Different Because We are Decentralized
Synovus delivers banking, investment and asset management services through a network of banks and other Synovus offices that operate autonomously within their respective communities. This decentralized approach allows Synovus banks to offer their customers the advantages of local relationships and responsiveness, along with the backing of a multi-billion dollar holding company supporting a broad array of high quality products that match any large competitor

Committed to Becoming the Premier Regional Banking Company in the Southeast
The company’s culture is based on a strong emphasis on valuing people, doing the right thing and treating others with respect. That foundation and value system generate strength, stability and enduring success for team members, customers, shareholders and communities around the world... more

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The copper statue of the Lady Liberty was presented by France as a centennial gift to the U.S. and a sign of friendship.The Statue was completed in France in July 1884, reduced to 350 individual pieces and packed in 214 crates. She arrived in New York Harbor on June 17, 1885 and was re-assembled on her new pedestal in four months time.At the dedication ceremony on October 28, 1886, President Grover Cleveland declared: "We will not forget that Liberty has here made her home; nor shall her chosen altar be neglected."

Of the 178 branches that constitute our New York Community Bank franchise, only four branches operate directly under that name. Two of our “namesake”



branches operate in Westchester County, and two operate in the Bronx.Three of our namesake branches feature in-store locations, and are open for business seven days a week. The fourth is a traditional branch with non-traditional banking hours, open six days and 41 hours per week.All four of our namesake branches feature the convenience of 24-hour ATM banking — and a name that stands for service, convenience, strength, and stability..." more

"RBC Bank is a new kind of financial services company - one that goes far beyond traditional banking services to offer our clients true financial solutions that make a difference in their lives. RBC Bank

gives you all the resources you need to meet your personal and business financial goals.Whether you are buying a home, expanding your business or managing your monthly budget, when you work with RBC Bank, you can achieve giant things. RBC Bank

has a long history in the financial services industry and is backed by one of the largest financial institutions in North America. Our employees and management are committed to making a difference for you and the communities we serve. We are your hometown bank with the breadth and depth of a global financial institution.At RBC Bank, we’re committed to helping you achieve giant things. Achieve a college education or buy a new home; start a business or retire comfortably—whatever is giant to you. With more than 100 years in the financial industry, RBC Bank is backed by one of the top 10 financial institutions in North America. We are your hometown bank with the breadth and depth of a global financial institution." ... more

" The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council's

(FFIEC) was established on March 10, 1979, pursuant to title X of the Financial Institutions Regulatory and Interest Rate Control Act of 1978 (FIRA), Public Law 95-630. In 1989, title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA) established The Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) within the Examination CouncilThe Council is a formal interagency body empowered to prescribe uniform principles, standards, and report forms for the federal examination of financial institutions by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS)

and to make recommendations to promote uniformity in the supervision of financial institutionsThe Council was given additional statutory responsibilities by section 340 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 to facilitate public access to data that depository institutions must disclose under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 (HMDA) and the aggregation of annual HMDA data, by census tract, for each metropolitan statistical area (MSA). The Council has established, in accordance with the requirement of the statute, an advisory State Liaison Committee composed of five representatives of state supervisory agencies." more