Established on 26 January 1959 under the Central Bank of Malaysia Act 1958 (CBA 1958).The CBA 1958 has been repealed by the Central Bank of Malaysia Act 2009 which became effective on 25 November 2009. It is a statutory body wholly owned by the Government of Malaysia with the paid-up capital progressively increased, currently at RM100 million. The Bank reports to the Minister of Finance, Malaysia and keeps the Minister informed of matters pertaining to monetary and financial sector policies.

In 1956, Security Service Federal Credit Union opened its doors with eight members and $25 in deposits. Security Service was founded as a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution to serve the financial needs of the U.S. Air Force Security Service Command. Since those humble beginnings, it has become the eighth largest credit union in the U.S., serving more than 787,000 members worldwide.Headquartered in San Antonio, the credit union has more than 36 service centers in Texas and 19 locations in Colorado. Service areas in Texas include Central Texas, the Rio Grande Valley, the Coastal Bend, and El Paso. Security Service also serves Colorado with locations in Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Denver, Aurora, Fountain, and Northern Colorado.

First Victoria National Bank is a story of pioneer venture and courage that has become the solid foundation of Victoria's steady growth and economic stability. Its beginnings are deeply intertwined with the colorful history and early development of the entire South Texas region. Within a short time, Victoria had grown to a thriving 2,000, commerce and trade were at a peak; and there was a need for a trusted and reliable banking system to ensure the continued success of the rugged farm and ranch communities taking root. In 1867, First Victoria National Bank was established as the pioneer bank to meet the challenges of this newly settled but growing community.

Centrix Bank likes to be central in the lives of its customers. Founded in 1998 to serve small to midsized businesses, as well as not-for-profits, municipalities, and professionals, the bank bank operates about a half-dozen branches in southern New Hampshire. It offers such traditional deposit products as checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit. Lending is focused on area businesses, with commercial mortgages accounting for more than half of the bank's loan portfolio and other business loans contributing more than a third. Personal loans, residential construction loans, and home equity lines of credit help to round out Centrix Bank's lending activities.

WestLB acts as the central institution for the more than 100 "sparkassen," or savings banks, in Germany's largest state, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Brandenburg. The bank also serves midsized companies, public entities, multinational corporations, and individuals in Germany and abroad. A universal bank, WestLB offers a full range of financial services such as loans, asset management, investment banking, transaction processing, private banking, and real estate finance. It has about a dozen branches in Germany, plus more than a dozen in financial capitals in Europe and around the world. WestLB's savings bank partners collectively operate more than 3,000 branches.

Centra Financial is the holding company for Centra Bank, which has 15 branches in eastern West Virginia, southwestern Pennsylvania, and western Maryland. The bank, which opened its doors in 2000, offers standard retail services such as checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, residential mortgages, consumer loans, credit cards, and title insurance. It is mainly a business lender, with commercial loans, including operating loans, commercial mortgages, and agricultural loans, comprising some 70% of its loan portfolio.

First Robinson Financial Corporation operates as the holding company for First Robinson Savings Bank, National Association that provides various banking products and services to the residents and businesses. First Robinson Financial Corporation generates various deposit products, including statement savings accounts, money market deposit accounts, NOW accounts, certificate accounts, IRA accounts, limited accounts, and non-interest bearing accounts. Its loan portfolio comprises first mortgage loans secured by one- to four-family residences, consumer loans, commercial and agricultural real estate loans, commercial business and agricultural finance loans, multi-family real estate and construction loans, and state and municipal government loans. It also offers wealth management and trust services. The company operates three full service banking offices and one drive-up facility in Crawford County, Illinois; and one full service banking office in Knox County, Indiana. First Robinson Financial Corporation is incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in Robinson, Illinois.

Fidelity Bancorp is the holding company for Fidelity Bank, which has faithfully served the Greater Pittsburgh area since 1927. The bank caters to individuals and small business customers from about a dozen branch offices in the city and its northern suburbs in Allegheny and Butler counties. Deposit products include checking and savings accounts, CDs, IRAs, and money market accounts. Real estate loans, including single-family residential mortgages, commercial mortgages, and construction loans, make up about two-thirds of the bank's loan portfolio, which also includes consumer installment loans and business loans and leases.

The communities served by Community Central Bank Corporation are in the Detroit area -- specifically Mt. Clemens, Grosse Pointe, and Rochester Hills. Founded in 1996, Community Central Bank operates branches that attract consumers, small to midsized businesses, and government entities. Standard services offered include checking, savings, NOW, and money market accounts, and CDs. Commercial real estate loans account for nearly 70% of the company's loan portfolio, followed by residential mortgages (about 20%), business loans, home equity lines, and consumer loans. In 2005 Community Central acquired River Place Financial Corp., a private bank previously owned by the descendants of brewery founder Julius Stroh.

Aries Capital is a full-service mortgage banker specializing in structured financing for commercial projects including hotels, office buildings, and apartment buildings. Its offerings include fixed and adjustable rate mortgages, typically ranging from $3 million to $100 million, as well interim funds and smaller multifamily residential loans. Through Aries Real Estate Fund, Aries Capital, LLC provides mezzanine and bridge financing; Urban Development Fund finances projects that will benefit underserved communities. Aries Capital, LLC operates nationwide through offices in Chicago, Denver, Houston, and Phoenix. Aries Capital has funded more than $3 billion in real estate developments in the past decade.

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