Banking brands

Hancock in Miss. announces rebranding effort, higher earnings

10/18/17

The company, which plans to change its name to Hancock Whitney next year, reported increased profit that reflected balance sheet growth.

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What brand confusion? Southern Missouri Bancorp buys similarly named bank

08/21/17

The $1.5 billion-asset company agreed to buy Southern Missouri Bancshares to expand into two strategically important markets.

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Flashback: When banks offered prepaid cards — to call Grandma

06/26/17

Before smartphones and digital wallets, a Georgia bank in the nineties partnered with a calling card provider to expand customer relationships and drive noninterest income.

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Wells Fargo to remove layer of management, cutting 70 positions

06/09/17

The San Francisco company is combining its regional and area president positions into a single role called region bank president.

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JPM brand avoids damage from Dimon's ties to Trump ... for now

06/05/17

Given Jamie Dimon’s stature in banking, it’s unlikely that the longtime CEO's role on the advisory panel of a controversial president could tarnish JPMorgan Chase's reputation. But his involvement nonetheless carries an element of political risk.

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Wells Fargo CEO Sloan sees B of A's Moynihan as crisis management role model

05/23/17

Brian Moynihan won praise from the Wells Fargo CEO for his handling of subprime, legal and other post-crisis issues during his first years as Bank of America's top executive.

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Is one-stop banking viable anymore?

03/30/17

The concept of a primary bank that satisfies all customer needs is becoming a relic of the past, so banks must rethink their revenue models.

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Why Bank of the West is flaunting its global reach

03/16/17

The San Francisco firm unveiled a new logo that prominently depicts its connection to its longtime owner, BNP Paribas. In doing so, it is wagering that any fallout from negative public perceptions of global megabanks will be outweighed by new opportunities to generate revenue.

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Consumers have gone paperless, time for businesses to catch up

01/13/17

Corporate clients are increasingly asking their banks to help digitize back-office processes. Such a move can help both parties save time and money.

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