The European Central Bank (ECB) is all about the euro. Established in 1999, ECB and the national central banks of the 16 European Union (EU) member states that use the euro as their primary currency make up the Eurosystem, whose foremost task is to maintain euro price stability. ECB is also responsible for setting the monetary policy of the EU (with the objective of sustained employment and non-inflationary growth), ensuring the smooth operation of payment systems, and managing the foreign reserves of member countries. Its revenue is derived from interest on investments in foreign-reserve assets, money-market instruments, and securities, as well as from the allocation of euro banknotes in the EU.

BB&T, the banking company that covers the Southeast like kudzu. The company serves consumers, small to midsized businesses, and government entities through more than 1,800 branches. Its flagship subsidiary, Branch Banking and Trust (also known as BB&T), is one of North Carolina's oldest banks and a leading originator of residential mortgages in the Southeast. In addition to deposit accounts and loans, the company offers insurance, mutual funds, discount brokerage, wealth management, and financial planning services. Business services include leasing, factoring, and investment banking (through Scott & Stringfellow).

Credito Emiliano, one of Italy's leading midsized bank holding companies. Through its 20 financial subsidiaries and affiliates, Credito Emiliano (also known as Credem) offers a host of retail, commercial, and institutional banking services through some 590 branches across Italy. In addition to its lending and deposit products, the financial group offers life and liability insurance, pensions, asset management, leasing, and various corporate financial services. Credem Holding, owned by the Maramotti family (known in fashion circles for its design house Max Mara), controls the company.

The First International Bank of Israel Ltd.,as one of the largest banks in Israel, FIBI bank offers an array of financial products such as deposits, mortgages, foreign exchange, portfolio management, underwriting, leasing, and fund and portfolio management services. Bolstered by its network of 175 branches and four chief domestic subsidiaries, the bank also owns key companies in London (FIBI Bank UK) and in Zurich (FIBI Bank Switzerland). It owns a 51% stake in Bank Massad, a bank that serves teachers.

HSBC USA, a subsidiary of British banking behemoth HSBC Holdings, operates HSBC Bank USA. With some 375 offices, the bank has one of the largest branch networks in New York State, plus more than 100 additional locations in about a dozen other states and Washington, DC; California, New Jersey, and Florida are its next largest markets. The bank offers personal, commercial, and mortgage banking services, with a loan portfolio dominated by residential mortgages, commercial loans, and credit card loans. HSBC Bank USA's personal financial services segment also provides mutual funds, investments, and insurance.

Public Bank Berhad has about 250 branches throughout Malaysia, where it is one of the top lenders and fund operators. Offerings include deposit accounts, credit cards, home loans, and insurance plans. In addition to retail and commercial services, it provides corporate banking, brokerage, investment banking, wealth management, and Islamic banking. Public Bank has more than 100 overseas branches in countries including Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Laos, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. The company was founded in 1966 by chairman Tan Sri Dato' Sri Dr. Teh Hong Piow.

The Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group knows debt, mezzanine, and equity financing from A to Z. It's one of the nation's leading real estate intermediaries, providing developers and investors with expertise in land assemblage, debt and equity financing, net lease negotiations, and major commercial property sales. It's also involved in joint venture Ackman-Ziff Chazen Realty Advisors, which arranges equity capital for real estate owners and developers. Ackman-Ziff started as an Ackman family business in 1926. Simon Ziff joined the firm as an analyst in 1988, then became president in 1996. Today, the firm arranges deals from coast to coast and operates offices in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York.

In 1961 Tri-County Financial Corporation opened our first stand alone branch in Leonardtown, with Lexington Park opening 11 years later. The Dunkirk branch opened in 1991, followed by La Plata, Bryans Road, and St. Patrick’s. In 2005, we opened our ninth branch in Prince Frederick and our tenth branch in Lusby in 2008.In 1986, the bank went public and again our name changed; this time to Tri-County Federal Savings Bank. We acquired our current name, Community Bank of Tri-County, in March 1997 when the bank converted to a state-chartered Federal Reserve member bank.Over the past six decades, a lot has changed at CBTC. Our name has changed three times and we have opened nine branches. But many things have remained constant over the years. To be a locally-owned financial institution that is involved in its communities has been a constant business model for the bank. In addition, we have always relied on exceptional customer service to be that which differentiates us from the competition.

One of China's largest commercial banks, China CITIC Bank offers corporate, small business, and retail banking and financial services, including business accounts, personal savings accounts, loans, asset management, and private banking. The bank operates primarily in China through a network of more than 600 branches, many of which are located in China's coastal regions and major economic centers. To a lesser extent, China CITIC serves select international markets as well. Founded in 1987, the bank is majority-owned and controlled by state-owned investment firm CITIC Group.

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.

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