The regional bank formally BEKB | BCBE (Cantonal Bank of Berne)operates nearly 80 offices in and around Berne, Switzerland, focusing on providing commercial banking and lending products and services to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses. It has about $20 million under management. Key products include mortgages, deposit accounts, asset management, and property advisory services. BEKB | BCBE also offers online banking, as well as investment counseling provided through its private bank based in Soluthurn. BEKB | BCBE, which was formed in 1834, is more than 50% owned by the Canton of Berne (the regional government).

ING Bank unique approach to banking is backed by ING (NYSE:ING), a global financial institution of Dutch origin offering banking, insurance and asset management to over 85 million private, corporate and institutional clients in more than 50 countries. ING employs over 130,000 people in 50 countries, including more than 10,000 in the US, and has been operating in America for over 100 years. ING DIRECT is a member of the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) which insures bank deposits up to $250,000 per depositor.

Public Financial Holdings Limited provides banking and investment services in Hong Kong, Kowloon, and the New Territories of China. It also provides fixed deposits, personal and business loans, including mortgages, share margin financing, and more. Subsidiaries Public Bank (Hong Kong) and Public Finance Limited provides retail and commercial banking, as well as consumer loans in Hong Kong and mainland China through more than 70 branches. Another subsidiary Winton (B.V.I.) Limited offers taxi and light bus financing as well as personal and short-term loans. Malaysian banking giant Public Bank Berhad owns about 74% of Public Financial.

First Mariner Bancorp helps customers navigate banking seas (and fees). It's the holding company for First Mariner Bank, which operates more than two-dozen branches along the Baltimore/Washington, DC, corridor. Targeting individuals and businesses, First Mariner Bank offers standard deposit products such as checking, savings, and money market accounts. Lending activities consist of commercial mortgages (more than 30% of all loans), as well as consumer, residential construction and mortgage, and business loans. Subsidiary First Mariner Mortgage originates mortgages for sale to secondary markets. First Mariner Bancorp sold consumer finance subsidiary Mariner Finance in 2009.

Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. operates as the holding company for Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A. that provides financial products and services to large corporations, small and medium-sized companies, and individuals. The company’s Wholesale Banking division provides personalized advise; commercial banking and investment banking products; working capital loans; finance to middle and long term investment projects; transactional services, such as deposit accounts, commercial credit cards, collection and payment services, cash management, international trade services, direct payroll deposit, alternatives in the capital markets, foreign trade solutions, and e-banking services; corporate banking; international factoring; and corporate and real estate business development services to various companies. Its Retail Banking division offers financial products and services, transaction solutions, such as checking and savings accounts, credit and debit cards, and payroll direct deposit; investment products, including certificates of deposit, mutual funds, and life insurance products; Internet banking; personal loans, credit-card loans, overdraft loans, and residential mortgages; securities and foreign exchange brokerage, securities custody, and safety boxes; and private banking services to individuals, businesses, small retailers, and professionals. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides brand credit cards and consumer finance services; property and casualty insurance products; and financial related products. As of December 31, 2008, it had 238 full service banking branches; and 620 automated teller machines and 754 self-service terminals. Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. was founded in 1905 and is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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.

Naugatuck Valley Financial Corporation (NVFC) owns Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan, a community-based thrift serving southwestern Connecticut. Operating from more than a half-dozen locations, the bank provides traditional retail banking offerings such as checking and savings accounts, CDs, and IRAs. Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan concentrates on residential lending, in addition to construction, multifamily and commercial real estate loans. NVFC and Southern Connecticut Bancorp called off plans to merge in 2010. Naugatuck Valley Mutual Holding Company owns 58% of NVFC's stock.

West Coast Bancorp is the holding company for West Coast Bank, which has more than 60 branches and offices serving communities in western Oregon and southwestern Washington. The banks offers standard deposit services and products including checking and savings accounts, CDs, and debit cards, as well as merchant services. Funds from deposits are used to originate loans, primarily commercial mortgages as well as residential mortgages, consumer loans, and other types of loans. Another subsidiary, West Coast Trust provides trust and asset management services. The company targets wealthy individuals, small to midsized businesses, and commercial real estate and construction businesses.

Lone Star Bank, S. S. B. has been providing superior banking and financial services to Texans since we opened in Moulton on November 5, 1920. Over the years, we've grown and adapted to meet the changing needs of our customer base. Every step of the way we've worked to provide our neighbors with the banking services they want, the security they need and a friendly small-town atmosphere.

The Norinchukin Bank (Nochu for short) acts as the de facto central bank for nearly 5,000 agricultural, forestry and fishery cooperative systems in Japan. Most of the bank's deposits come from these agricultural and fishery cooperatives, which the bank uses for investments. It then disburses the profits and offers services such as loans to its members. The bank has 35 branches in Japan with domestic and foreign offices in Tokyo, London, New York, and Singapore. The bank, with mutual insurer Zenkyoren, controls Norinchukin-Zenkyoren Asset Management, which provides pension plans.

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