Bank of the West

2019 reputation rankings: The biggest movers

06/30/19

The banking industry has some work to do to improve its overall reputation, but the good news is that most customers have positive feelings about their own banks. Here are 10 banks that made big strides.

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Big banks’ other weapon in battle for deposits: Wall-to-wall marketing

11/27/18

Technology is often cited as the leg up large banks have in winning over customers, but regionals are worried about the “billions and billions” bigger rivals can pour into ubiquitous ad campaigns.

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BNP Paribas signs commitment to expand workers' rights

09/18/18

The French banking giant said Tuesday that it had signed a pledge that guarantees paid parental leave, insurance and the right to unionize to all of its 200,000 employees worldwide.

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Bank of the West exec bolts for startup, sees chance 'to redefine retail banking'

08/21/18

Thibault Fulconis recently became CFO of the digital banking venture Varo Money, which has applied for a national bank charter.

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Bank of the West's sustainable investment push

08/16/18

CEO Nandita Bakhshi explains how the bank is investing in renewable energy, female entrepreneurs and underserved consumers.

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How Nandita Bakhshi is transforming Bank of the West

05/31/18

Bakhshi, CEO of the bank since 2016, shares how she's improving customer journeys, making the bank a better place to work, and creating a culture of innovation. 

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Bank of the West, BNP Paribas scout for fintech partners

03/23/18

The banks' Finlabs program is seeking growth-stage firms that could eventually work with several of their business lines.

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Bankers aren't waiting for Amazon ‘to come eat our lunch’

03/13/18

The online giant has succeeded in disrupting every area of retail, but in banking it faces a high barrier to entry and fierce determination from banks like Citizens Financial and Bank of the West to keep upping their games.

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Mapping a way toward a frictionless customer experience

02/01/18

How do you eliminate "pain points" in the banking experience, increase wallet share and improve loyalty? Companies like Ally, Bank of the West and USAA are believers in tracking the customer journey to find the answers.

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How banks can herd ‘unicorn’ clients

11/21/17

Tech startups differ from a bank’s typical commercial clients; many want a trusted financial adviser.

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