HBOS Australia operates a Bank of Scotland Treasury branch as well. A subsidiary Lloyds Banking Group, HBOS Australia holds two financial services companies: asset-based lender Capital Finance and BOS International, which is active in corporate advisory, public-to-private transactions, property lending, and infrastructure, resources, and oil and gas financing in Australia; BOS International also underwrites lending facilities in New Zealand and participates in large syndicated transactions such as leveraged buyouts, acquisitions, and structured corporate finance in Hong Kong.

Northwest Bancorporation focuses on commercial lending, mainly commercial mortgages, construction loans, business operating loans and lines of credit. It also writes residential mortgage, auto, home improvement, and land loans.Who needs a map? Northwest Bancorporation is the holding company for Inland Northwest Bank, which is proud to give directions within its name. The bank has about a dozen locations in eastern Washington and the Idaho panhandle that serve individuals, professionals, and small to midsized businesses. It offers standard services such as checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, CDs, and credit cards

Nordea Bank is one of the largest financial services groups in the Nordic and Baltic Sea regions. Sweden is its home but Nordea also is active in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Russia. The bank splits its operations into three main divisions: Nordic banking, private banking and institutional and international banking. The bank also provides life and pension products. It operates through a network of about 1,400 branches and serves some 10 million customers, including about 700,000 corporate clients a key customer segment for Nordea. About 60% of its lending activity is to corporations. Its Internet bank claims nearly 6 million users.

Serving approximately 12 million customers, Absa Group operates some 700 branches and about 9,000 ATMs, primarily in South Africa. The company's Absa Bank is one of that nation's largest retail banks and mortgage lenders. The bank and other subsidiaries offer deposits, loans, credit cards, insurance, investments, financial planning, and asset management services. Beyond South Africa, Absa Group owns some 80% of Barclays Bank Mozambique and a majority of National Bank of Commerce in Tanzania. British bank Barclays owns about 55% of Absa Group, making it one of South Africa's largest single foreign investors since apartheid ended in 1994.

Bangor Savings Bank has been serving Maine for more than 150 years. In addition to traditional deposit and lending services, the bank also provides credit cards, insurance, and trust and investment management services. Residential mortgages and commercial real estate loans make up most of its loan portfolio; consumer, business, construction, and land development loans round out its lending activities. The bank's Bangor Payroll unit performs payroll management and tax services for more than 1,000 small business clients.

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.

AmeriServ Financial offers up a smorgasbord of banking services for Pennsylvanians. The company owns AmeriServ Financial Bank, which primarily serves the southwestern portion of the state through some 20 branches. Targeting individuals and local businesses, the bank offers standard services such as deposits, credit cards, and loans. Commercial mortgages account for more than half of its loan portfolio; other real estate loans, including residential mortgage and construction loans, make up about 30%. One of a handful of unionized banks in the US, AmeriServ also manages union pension funds through its AmeriServ Trust and Financial Services subsidiary, which provides trust and wealth management services as well.

IKB Deutsche Industriebank supplies long-term financing and consulting services to established small and middle-market businesses. IKB's products and services include funding for infrastructure investment projects, restructuring consultancy, derivatives, capital markets services, and mergers and acquisitions. The company also furnishes lease financing toward machinery, vehicles, and other assets. It operates primarily in Germany, but also has a presence in France, England, and Spain. In 2008 the global economic crisis took a toll on IKB Deutsche Industriebank and the bank was bailed out by Germany's financial sector. US-based private equity firm Lone Star Funds subsequently acquired the bank.

Through a wide network of subsidiaries and affiliates, Arab Bank plc provides financial services in more than 30 countries, not only in the Middle East but also in Europe, Asia, and the Americas as well. Its 500-plus branches offer a long menu of personal, and commercial banking products, including deposit accounts, real estate loans, credit cards, and international trade financing. It also offers a range of investment services, from simple mutual funds to complex investment banking for corporations.

Cornerstone Bancorp has laid the groundwork for three banking branches in northwestern South Carolina. The institution is the holding company for Cornerstone National Bank, which offers traditional products and services, including checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, CDs, and credit cards. Commercial real estate loans comprise the largest portion of its lending portfolio; other offerings include residential mortgages, business and industrial loans, real estate construction, and consumer loans. Cornerstone National Bank has three offices in Easley, Greenville, and Powdersville, South Carolina. Cornerstone Bancorp also has an insurance agency that operates as Crescent Financial Services.

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