As one of China's Big Four banks, China Construction Bank (CCB) has historically concentrated on providing medium- and long-term loans to large domestic corporations in the oil and gas, power, telecommunications, and infrastructure industries. As such, corporate banking makes up more than half of revenues. CCB is increasingly lending to small and midsized businesses, foreign multinationals, and consumers (a segment that represents about a fifth of its revenues). The bank operates some 13,600 domestic branches, which offer standard deposit products, credit cards, and home and auto loans. CCB also provides asset management and investment banking services. China's government owns about 58% of CCB.

MDM Bank is the leading financial services provider in Russia, with operations including corporate banking (the largest), investment banking and financial markets, private banking, asset management, and retail banking (the smallest). The bank's corporate clientele, which includes nearly half of the 100 largest companies in Russia, operate mainly in the mining, nuclear energy, oil, transportation, manufacturing, and food processing industries. The bank has more than 160 offices throughout Russia, and has expanded following the merger between MDM Bank and Ursa Bank. The deal created the largest private bank in Russia.

1st Constitution Bancorp is the parent of 1st Constitution Bank, which serves consumers, small businesses, and not-for-profits through about a dozen branches in Middlesex, Mercer, and Somerset counties in New Jersey. Services and products include demand, savings, and time deposits, as well as loans and mortgages. Commercial mortgages, business loans, and construction loans make up more than 60% of the company's lending portfolio. Directors and executive offices of 1st Constitution Bancorp own about 15% of the company.

Federal Trust Corporation, a Florida corporation since August 5, 1988, is the parent holding company for Federal Trust Bank and Federal Trust Mortgage Company. Federal Trust is a full-service financial institution, providing a variety of products and services including checking, savings, money market accounts; certificate of deposits; individual retirement accounts, residential, commercial and mortgage loans.

A. J. Smith Federal is the primary operating subsidiary of holding company AJS Bancorp. The bank serves customers in suburban Chicago from three branches in Midlothian and Orland Park, Illinois. Catering to area businesses and residents, A. J. Smith Federal offers checking and savings accounts, insurance and investments, and loans. One- to four-family residential mortgages make up more than two-thirds of the bank's loan portfolio; multifamily and commercial mortgages and home equity and consumer loans round out its lending activities. Arthur J. Smith founded A. J. Smith Federal in 1892 as a building and loan cooperative; it became a federally chartered savings bank in 1984.

Vestin Group is investin' in commercial real estate. Through subsidiaries, the firm originates, invests in, and services mortgages secured by commercial properties such as apartment complexes, office buildings, shopping centers, and assisted living facilities. Its Vestin Mortgage subsidiary manages two real estate investment trusts (REITs) and a real estate investment fund, all focusing on mortgages and deeds of trust. Vestin Originations issues and services short-term commercial mortgages and construction loans; most are between $2.5 million and $10 million and have one-year terms. The company's portfolio also consists of acquisition, development, land, and bridge loans. CEO Michael Shustek owns Vestin Group.

S & U PLC is a provider of consumer credit and auto loans throughout England, Scotland, and Wales. Operating branches and divisions include Wilson Tupholme (catering to Northeast England and Scotland), S D Taylor (Northwest England), and auto finance subsidiary Advantage Finance. The lending company owns and operates about 15 facilities throughout the UK. S & U targets borrowers with iffy credit histories who have been rejected by mainstream lenders.

CBRE | Melody helps commercial real estate owners sing a sweeter tune. A unit of real estate powerhouse CB Richard Ellis, the real estate investment banking and commercial mortgage lending firm offers a variety of debt and equity financing products and related services through more than 35 offices in major cities throughout North America. Loan servicing is provided through GEMSA Loan Services, its joint venture with GE Real Estate. CBRE | Melody offers construction, permanent, mezzanine, and other types of financing for apartment complexes, office buildings, hotels, and industrial and retail properties.

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Easton Bancorp, that is. Easton Bancorp is the holding company for Easton Bank & Trust, which serves Talbot and Caroline counties on Maryland's eastern shore. From about a half dozen offices, the bank provides standard retail products and services, including checking and savings accounts, IRAs, and credit cards to local businesses and individuals. It uses funds from deposits to write mostly commercial and real estate loans; other offerings include consumer loans and agricultural loans. Easton Bank & Trust also operates under the names Denton Bank & Trust and Oxford Bank & Trust. Easton Bancorp is taking itself private.

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