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.

Arbuthnot Banking Group consists of three divisions that provide a variety of services ranging from personal financial services to investment banking. Secure Trust Bank provides banking and insurance through retail branches in the West Midlands region of the UK. Arbuthnot Latham offers private banking, financial planning, and investment management, while Arbuthnot Securities is an investment bank whose services include corporate finance, brokerage, and market making. Chairman and chief executive Henry Angest owns a majority stake in Arbuthnot Banking Group.

Oak Street Funding LLC company offers financing to independent insurance agencies and agents who use their future commissions on policy renewals as collateral. Oak Street Funding loans can be used to repay debt, purchase new equipment, fund staff additions, or other business improvements. The niche lender has loaned some $160 million to insurance professionals since its inception in 2003. Hedge fund Angelo, Gordon acquired Oak Street Funding in 2010.

First Franklin Corporation operates as the holding company for The Franklin Savings and Loan Company that offers a range of banking products and services in Ohio. Its deposit products include savings accounts, checking accounts, money market accounts, fixed interest rate certificates of deposit with varying maturities, and individual retirement accounts. The company offers conventional first mortgage loans for the purpose of purchasing, refinancing, or constructing one-to four-family residential real property; multi-family residential and nonresidential real estate loans; consumer loans for personal, family, or household purposes, as well as for automobiles, boats, recreational vehicles, and education; and home equity and commercial lines of credit. It also invests in mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations, as well as offers credit card, automated teller machine, voice response telephone inquiry system, and Internet-based banking system services. First Franklin Corporation operates one office in Cincinnati, Ohio; and seven full service branches in Hamilton County, Ohio. First Franklin Corporation was founded in 1883 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

North Dallas Bank & Trust Co. opened for business in 1961. As one of the area's largest independent banks, we proudly claim a history with the same name, same ownership and a record of profitability for every year in operation. Our main office is located on the southeast corner of Preston Road and LBJ Freeway (I-635). We have additional banking centers located in Addison, Frisco, Las Colinas and Plano

Beacon Federal was founded in 1953 as a credit union serving employees of air conditioner manufacturer Carrier Corporation. Beacon Federal Bancorp was created in 2007 to be the holding company for Beacon Federal, a thrift serving selected markets in Massachussetts, New York, Tennessee, and Texas. Beacon Federal Bancorp, Inc. operates about a half-dozen branches that offer standard retail products and loans, primarily residential mortgages, consumer loans, and home equity loans. Subsidiary Beacon Comprehensive Services provides investment products and tax preparation services.

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena (BMPS), which provides consumer, business, and other banking services to 6 million clients through more than 3,000 branches throughout the country. BMPS also has limited operations in several other nations. The bank, which claims to be the oldest in the world, was founded in 1472 to help the poor. It is split into a public institution (chiefly active in benevolent works, grants, and public assistance) and the incorporated banking arm (focused on profits). The Fondazione Monte dei Paschi owns about 49% of the bank, but controls some 60% of it.

Boxed in by leasing contracts? Balboa Capital smoothes out the rocky process. With leases that feature "plain English" documentation, the company provides equipment leasing and financing to small and midsized businesses throughout the US, including medical and other professional practices. Equipment includes new and used business machines, furniture, software, and vehicles as well as some medical equipment. Lease amounts range from $150,000 to $50 million; many leases can be applied for online, and are often approved in a few hours. Founder and CEO Patrick Byrne owns Balboa Capital.

Sapporo Hokuyo Holdings, Inc was formed in 2001 to serve as the holding company for North Pacific Bank and The Sapporo Bank; together the regional banks have some 230 offices in Hokkaido, as well as an office in Tokyo and two offices in China. North Pacific Bank, which is the largest bank in Hokkaido, accounts for most of the holding company's sales; the bank traces its roots to 1917. The company also has subsidiaries active in credit cards and leasing; bank subsidiaries engage in such activities as financing.

One of Spain's top banks (after giants Banco Santander and BBVA), Banco Popular offers commercial and retail banking services through more than 2,200 branches. It operates mainly at home, where it specializes in commercial loans to small and midsized businesses. Non-banking offerings include mutual funds, asset management, life insurance, factoring, and securities brokerage. Banco Popular also owns Banco Popular Portugal and mortgage bank Banco Popular Hipotecario, and it owns a 60% stake in private bank Popular Banca Privada. (Dexia owns the rest.) The bank also sells property/casualty coverage by German insurer Allianz.

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