Managers of Wealth Americas

RBC eyes U.S. acquisitions over medium to long term: CEO

There might be an opportunity to acquire asset management platforms that strengthen its alternatives product line, particularly real estate

RBS sells remaining stake in Citizens Financial

RBS will withdraw its director from the Citizens board

First National Bank of Pennsylvania to close five or six branches following Fifth Third acquisition

When branches are too close, FNB could shut the existing FNB branch or the newly acquired Fifth Third office, depending on which of them has better amenities and access

Banner Corporation Completes Merger of AmericanWest Bank

As of the closing date, the combined company has approximately $9.9 billion in assets and 203 branches across five western states.

Two banks merge, Paxton, Princeton see benefits

As part of the agreement, Fidelity Bank will establish a $1.5 million community foundation to provide support to non-profit organizations in the Barre, Paxton, and Princeton area.

Banco De Credito e Inversiones Receives Final Approval for the Purchase of City National Bank of Florida

Deal is the First Purchase of U.S. Domestic Bank by a Chilean Financial Institution

Fifth Third Bank Sells 17 Branches in Pittsburgh

Fifth Third remains committed to its commercial coverage in Pittsburgh

Goldman Sachs to expand retail banking by assuming GE’s $16 billion deposits

Goldman Sachs has accelerated its move into the consumer lending market with the acquisition of GE Capital Bank’s online deposit platform.

Wells Fargo Launches New Innovation Group

Company veteran Steve Ellis to lead cross-functional organization to help keep company at the leading edge of technological innovation in financial services

Why BB&T bonuses are creating a stir

Five executives of the Winston-Salem company, including CEO Kelly King, are in line to receive the “merger completion” payouts.

BMO Harris stops importing CEOs and puts a Chicagoan in charge

Observers of Chicago's banking scene long have scratched their heads at BMO's penchant for bringing in out-of-town execs to run BMO Harris

Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida Completes Acquisition of Grand Bankshares, Inc.

Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida announced today the completion of its acquisition of Grand Bankshares, Inc., effective July 17, 2015, pursuant to a previously announced definitive agreement and plan of merger between Seacoast and Grand.

Bank of America Shuts Down Several Branches, Shifts To Mobile Banking To Cut Costs

The bank has also humungous legal costs to cover as it continues to battle a long list of lawsuits

In rare move, Roseville-based Rabobank sells a pair of California branches

The branches it is selling are in Shasta and Riverside counties

Acquisition to triple Scotiabank's customer base in Panama and Costa Rica

This acquisition is in line with Scotiabank's strategy to increase scale within its footprint and complements its operations in Panama and Costa Rica.

Signature Bank Launches Signature Public Funding Corp.

Signature Public Funding will provide a range of municipal finance and tax-exempt lending and leasing products to government entities throughout the country, including state and local governments, school districts, fire and police and other municipal enti

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