ABN AMRO got a fresh start with the Dutch government. In 2010 the bank, one of the largest in the Netherlands, separated from Royal Bank of Scotland and was transferred to a new holding company, ABN AMRO Group, which is wholly owned by the government. The new ABN AMRO Bank serves commercial, consumer, and private clients in the Netherlands, and nearly 30 other countries. In 2010, the Dutch banking operations of state-owned insurer ageas (formerly Fortis) were merged with ABN AMRO Bank. ABN AMRO announced plans to cut up to 5,000 jobs in the Netherlands in relation to the merger. The cuts represent about 17% of the combined workforce of the banks.

Hua Nan Financial Holdings is a financial holding company with operations in commercial banking, securities brokerage, venture capital, asset management, fund management, and insurance. Its flagship subsidiary Hua Nan Commercial Bank (HNCB) is one of Taiwan's largest banks. Established in 1919, today the bank serves some 5 million customers from about 200 branches. It has overseas branches in Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, the UK, and the US. Other major arms of Hua Nan Financial include property/casualty firm South China Insurance, brokerage Hua Nan Securities, and investment manager Hua Nan Investment Trust.

Midwest BankCentre is a fast-growing, progressive community bank with enduring traditions and values. Founded as Lemay Bank & Trust Company, our long history of serving St. Louis began in 1906. Since then, we've maintained our commitment to the community, changed our name to more accurately reflect our regional focus and continually enhanced our products and services to serve the times.

BNP Paribas Lease Group (BNPLG) provides lease financing for commercial equipment ranging from copiers to tractors. Its offerings include equipment outsourcing, flexible leases, and wholesale financing, as well as insurance, repairs, and other support. The group is part of European banking giant BNP Paribas' equipment solutions business. It partners with sister firms Arius, Artegy, and Arval to offer financing options for computers and other office equipment, heavy equipment and vehicles, and corporate and ultra-light vehicles. The group operates throughout Europe and is expanding its presence in the US. BNPLG was created in 2000.

The Etruscans started it all for Rome, but Banca Popolare dell'Etruria e del Lazio (Banca Etruria) serves central and northern Italy through approximately 200 branches, including those of subsidiaries Banca Federico del Vecchio and Banca Lecchese (acquired in 2006 and 2008, respectively). The company divides its banking operations into three segments: retail, private, and corporate. In addition to traditional deposit and loan products, the bank offers leasing, insurance, asset management, real estate management, and business consulting services. Banca Etruria is also one of Italy's foremost gold lenders, financing the purchase of more than 10 tons of the commodity annually.

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

VTB Bank offers a smorgasbord of financial services for corporate, financial, and retail clients in Russia, Western Europe, Africa, and Asia. VTB retail services, conducted through VTB 24, include deposit banking, credit and lending services, and money transfers serving individuals and small businesses through a network of some 500 branches in large Russian cities. The company also provides investment banking and services for financial institutions that include foreign exchange trading, Inter-bank lending, and securities trading. The Russian government owns some 85% of VTB, but plans to reduce its stake by about half by 2014.

Ameris Bancorp enjoys the financial climate of the Deep South. It is the holding company of Ameris Bank, which serves retail and consumer customers through some 60 branches in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and northern Florida. The bank provides standard products and services, including checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, CDs, IRAs, and credit cards; it offers investment services through an agreement with Raymond James Financial. Loans secured by commercial real estate and farmland account for approximately two-thirds of the company's loan portfolio, while residential mortgages and business loans account for about 10% each.

First Pulaski National Corporation is the holding company for First National Bank of Pulaski, which has about ten branches in Giles, Lincoln, and Marshall counties in south-central Tennessee. The thrift opened its first two branches in Alabama in 2008. It offers traditional deposit products such as checking and savings accounts, money market accounts, CDs, and IRAs. With these funds, the bank mainly writes real estate loans, including residential mortgages, commercial mortgages, and farmland loans. It also originates business, consumer, construction, land development, and agricultural loans.

The Iyo Bank targets customers concentrated in the four prefectures of Shikoku and the Nishi Seto region of Honshu in Japan. The regional bank offers the typical array of retail products, including deposits, leasing services, trusts and pension products, and mergers and acquisitions support services; it even launched its first securities brokerage business arm in March 2005. Its Corporate Consulting Division helps companies galvanize their operations and capital. Established in 1941, the bank owns and operates branch offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and New York.

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