Phoenix Capital Group helps trucking companies rise above their financial concerns about providing transportation. The firm offers equipment financing as well as fuel cards, which are similar to credit cards used to purchase fuel. It also provides freight factoring (company assumes risk for collecting on clients' account receivables). Clients benefit from freight factoring, because they do not need to wait for their customers' payment, which might not take place for a few months. Its fuel cards, accepted at major truck stops, also offer discounts for hotels.

Canadian Western Bank offers banking products and services to businesses and individuals through about 40 branch offices in western Canada; more than 80% of its loans are made in British Columbia and Alberta. The bank's consumer services include residential mortgages, consumer loans, and deposit products. Its Canadian Direct Insurance unit offers home, auto, and travel coverage. Canadian Western Trust provides investment and trust services, while Valiant Trust performs corporate trust, stock transfer, and employee benefit plan services.

Since 1908, West View Savings Bank has been serving our customers and the community well by providing quality banking services. We are proud of our continued growth and strength that has been a tradition for many years. West View Savings Bank is a Pennsylvania-chartered, SAIF-insured stock savings bank conducting business from six offices in the North Hills Suburbs of Pittsburgh. Originally organized in 1908 under Pennsylvania law as West View Building & Loan Association, West View changed its name to West View Savings and Loan Association in 1954. In June 1992, West View converted to a Pennsylvania-chartered mutual savings bank. The Savings Bank converted to the stock form of ownership in November 1993. WVS Financial Corp. is the parent holding company of West View Savings Bank organized in July 1993 as a Pennsylvania-chartered unitary bank holding company and acquired 100% of the common stock of the Savings Bank.

Bank of South Carolina Corporation is the holding company for The Bank of South Carolina, which was founded in 1987. It operates four branches in and around Charleston. Targeting individuals and small to midsized business customers, the bank offers such standard retail services as checking and savings accounts, credit cards, and money market and NOW accounts. Real estate loans make up more than 70% of the The Bank of South Carolina's loan portfolio, which also includes commercial loans (around 20%) and to a lesser extent, personal loans. President and CEO Hugh Lane and his family control about 12% of the company.

One of Thailand's largest financial institutions, Krung Thai Bank provides banking and financial services to consumers and corporate clients throughout the country. It offers deposit accounts, credit and debit cards, loans, mortgages, and leasing, as well as life insurance, commercial insurance, wealth management, and access to investments such as securities and mutual funds. In addition to approximately 900 domestic locations, Krung Thai Bank also operates a fleet of some 90 mobile vans that provide on-the-go banking services in remote areas and at tourist destinations and festival sites. Founded in 1966, Krung Thai Bank listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 1989.

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.

The Hokuetsu Bank, Ltd.,the regional bank's nearly 90 offices serve the individuals and businesses of the Niigata prefecture, which is rebounding from a flood and earthquake (in 2004) and a record snowfall (in 2005). The bank primarily operates within Niigata, but also has locations in Gunma, Saitama, and Tokyo. In addition to traditional banking services, Hokuetsu Bank and its subsidiaries are active in credit cards, credit guarantee, data processing, leasing, and economic research.

Croghan Bancshares is helping to share the wealth in the Buckeye state. The firm is the holding company for Croghan Colonial Bank, which has about 10 branches in northern Ohio. Founded in 1888, the bank provides standard products and services, including checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, and credit cards, Its lending activities primarily consist of residential and commercial mortgages and, to a lesser extent, agricultural, business, construction, and consumer loans. In addition, the bank offers wealth management, investments, estate planning, private banking, and trust services.

Established in 1902, First South Bank is a local community bank located throughout Eastern North Carolina. Over the past 103 years, banking products and services have evolved. However, the Bank's commitment to its community has never wavered. We have always believed it is important to be a significant contributing member of our community. We know that, as a community bank, we have a responsibility to make a positive difference in the place we both live and serve, not because it is good for business, but because it is the right thing to do.

WSFS Financial is the holding company for Wilmington Savings Fund Society (WSFS Bank), a thrift with about 35 branches in Delaware and a handful of locations in Pennsylvania and Virginia. Founded in 1832, WSFS Bank attracts deposits from individuals and local businesses through such standard retail services as checking and savings accounts, CDs, and IRAs. The bank primarily lends to businesses: Commercial loans and mortgages account for about 75% of its loan portfolio. Bank subsidiary Cypress Capital Management provides trust and advisory services to wealthy clients and institutional investors.

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