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Focuses on the increasing practice of locating banks within supermarkets in New Orleans, Louisiana. Number of bank locations slated to be opened within retail stores in the United States in 1997; Reasons banks are convinced it is a good idea; Attractive aspects of in-store branches.

The article reports on Citigroup Inc.'s launch of smart banking locations with investments in the bank branch of the future. It is mentioned that many other banks are opening branches that seem inspired by Apple retail outlets and Starbucks shops while Citigroup is implementing a new approach to bank branches.

The article reports on the decision of financial institution JPMorgan Chase to close down its branches in Chicago, Illinois and expand to wealthy areas. Chase plans to open a second location in Lake Forest, Illinois in December 2018. The move in Lake Forest shows that it is competing harder with financial services group Northern Trust. It is said that 2018 was one of Chase's most aggressive years in the Chicago market for branch closures.

The article reports on the opening of a permanent location of Bank of American Fork for its 10th branch in Murray, Utah in August 2013.

The author stresses that TD Bank understands the importance of local businesses, specifically in New Jersey, to the economy. It states that TD Bank offers tools that can help businesses run their business and save it money too. As of June 11, 2013, TD Bank has 271 convenient locations in New Jersey.

The article discusses the importance of Fresno, California market for Citizens Business Bank which was ranked by "Forbes" magazine as the number one bank in its 2016 list of the largest public traded banks in the U.S. Topics covered include chief executive officer (CEO) Christopher Myers' explanation that the bank has nine locations in the Fresno area representing more than one billion dollars in assets and the naming of the Fresno financial center as the bank's highest producing center.

The article reports on the possibility that UBS will move its risky investment-banking operations out of Switzerland to a more relaxed regulatory location if the country imposes more stringent regulations on it.

The article reports on the renovations of the four branches of KeyBank in New York. The improvements are part of the nationwide branch revamping plan of the company. The renovations are made at four major locations including the Fort Drum, Homer, Syracuse and Winthrop. Michael McMahon, senior vice president of retail banking division, explains that the renovations are focused on various physical improvements such as upgrading the teller system.

The article reports on the business opening of Optima Bank & Trust, the Seacoast's only locally-owned commercial bank, located at the Two Harbour Place in Portsmouth, New Hampshire in 2008. Daniel Morrison, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Optima Bank, expressed that the bank will focus on providing extraordinary personal service, tailored to small-business owners and professionals and enterpreneurs in the country. An overview of the event is offered.

The article reports that the Iowa Division of Banking has approved the opening of several bank branches in Greater Des Moines. They include VisionBank of Iowa in the Village of Ponderosa, Legacy Bank in Commerce Park, and Keystone Savings Bank in Pleasant Hill. Meanwhile, VisionBank president and CEO Tom Hromatka relates that their transfer might be postponed to January 2008 if the widening project in the village is not completed on time for their scheduled move on December 1, 2007.

The article provides information on a study from mapinfo.com regarding the selection of new bank branch locations. According to the study, while there appear to be some short-term advantages available to the first movers, over time the followers are able to attract a greater level of deposits compared to their incumbent peers, and it is the latter effect that seems to be sustainable over the long term.

The article reports on the relocation of M&T Bank Corp. to Lexington Park Center in Binghamton replacing its previous branch on Chenango Street. M&T was attracted to the new location because of its higher traffic, says Chester Bridger, vice president of corporate communications for the Buffalo-based bank's Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions. M&T is leasing its new building from Endicott-based Marchuska Bothers Construction, which built it. While the former M&T site was larger, at 2,900 square-foot location offers more amenities and services.

Reports on the expanded services and locations that help Pathfinder Bank overcome its recent challenges in Oswego, New York. Increase in the services offered by the bank; Financial performance of Pathfinder for the first quarter ending March 2005; Contribution of higher costs associated with recent expansion projects, margin compression and failing soft loan demand to the challenges experienced by the bank.

Reports on the relocation of the Utah headquarters of U.S. Bank from W. South Temple to Main Street in Salt Lake City, Utah. Agreement of the company with Commerce CRG regarding the relocation; Benefits of the relocation to its customers according to Utah U.S. Bank president Damon Miller; Number of employees of U.S. Bank.

Focuses on the development of the Nevada Citizens Bank by banker Bill Ferguson. Location of the bank; Challenges encountered by Ferguson in the formation of the bank; Organization of the bank.

Elmira Savings Bank, will seek to boost its presence in the growing Ithaca, New York, mortgage loan market when it opens an office there in mid-August. The loan center, located at 840 Hanshaw Road, in suite 5 of The Village Green building, will be the bank's first physical presence in Ithaca, where it has been making mortgage loans since 2000. James Shippy, the senior mortgage specialist who will primarily staff the new office, has been making loans in Ithaca by traveling to customers' homes and real-estate agents' offices, and by working from his Ithaca-area home. The bank reported net income of $607,000 for the three months ended March 31, or 58 cents per diluted share.

Reports on the growth earnings of the Sterling Bancorp. in Manhattan. Increase of the net income; Location of the bank branches; Significance of high level of service to the customers.

Charter One Financial Inc. has entered into an agreement with Starbucks Coffee Co. under which Starbucks will open retail locations in two of its banking centers in Albany and Rochester, New York. The agreement also calls for future additional openings in the Charter One network. The Starbucks location will be integrated into the floor plan of the Charter One banking centers. Charter One's banking service provide a full range of deposit products including free checking, free business checking, free online banking and 24-hour ATM access. Charter One has $44 billion in total assets, making it one of the 25 largest bank-holding companies in the U.S.

New York State-based Commerce Bank, in keeping with its strategy of taking high-profile locations, has just signed a lease for 7,500 square feet of space at 155 Canal Street, on the northwest corner of Bowery, New York City, as of June 26, 2003. Canal Street space includes 5,000 square feet on the ground floor and 2,500 square feet on the second floor. The development also includes six stories of residential space and three other retail units, 3,000-square-foot and 2,500-square-foot portions on the mezzanine level and a 5,000-square-foot space on the lower level. The bank has at least five other deals pending in Manhattan, New York City region, with a particular focus on the financial district.

The article discusses the preferred banking partnership between Bank of the West and the University of California, Berkeley. Topics explored include the installation of a Bank of the West branch and automated teller machines (ATM) at the university's student center, factors considered by the university in selecting a bank to partner with, and the employment of university students at the bank.

The article discusses the company profile of the Sun National Bank, which opened a retail location in Glassboro, New Jersey in August 2013. Particular focus is given to services offered by the Sun National Bank. Comments about the opening of the Sun National Bank in downtown Glassboro from Glassboro Councilwoman Anna Miller are included. It also discusses the location details of Sun National Bank, and the benefits and services offered by the bank for Rowan University students.

Describes the increasing number of retail stores in Canada which have bank branches in them. Expected impact of the proposed merger between the Royal Bank of Canada and the Bank of Montreal; Example of Loblaw's Foods Ltd. putting banking services in its grocery stores; Banks in Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Save-On Foods; Benefits of banks in retail outlets; Costliness of traditional bank branches.

The article discusses the relocation of First National Bank of Pennsylvania's regional headquarters and a suburban branch to the state's capital city Harrisburg. First National's strategy for building market share is noted. The city's municipal spending and filing for bankruptcy which was rejected in court are mentioned. The article notes four state capital cities that have at least one community bank with significant deposit market share located there.

The article discusses a case Wells Fargo Bank NA v. WMR e-PIN LLC, in which the U.S. Court of Appeals for Eighth Circuit announced that location of a national bank's main office rather than its principal place of business determines citizenship for diversity purposes. Wells Fargo's dual citizenship destroyed federal subject matter jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. section 1332(a)(1) (Section 1332). The Circuit determined the statutory framework governing national banks preceding Section 1348.

The article announces that Chase Bank USA will open a new full-service location at Fig Garden Village in California which is expected to open in late October or November 2011.

The article discusses the financial performance of Bank of Hawaii Corp. and Central Pacific Financial Corp. which exceeded analysts' expectations for first-quarter 2011. Bank of Hawaii reported earnings of $42.4 million. Central Pacific reported $4.6 million in earnings. Factors contributing to the banks' profitability are discussed including lower credit costs, reduced loan-loss provisions, and an improved local economy.

The article reports on bank recapitalizations in the U.S. Pacific Northwest region as of March 8, 2011. Cascade Financial Corp.'s deal to acquire Opus Bank and how Opus will be merged are discussed. Cascade Bancorp's private-equity and Sterling Financial Corp.'s private equity and common equity raise recapitalizations are noted.

The article looks at the reasons why small bank in the U.S. are relocating their operations in merger and acquisition deals. Topics mentioned include relocation of Sunflower Financial from Salina in Texas to Denver in Colorado, the growth potential of Richmond, Virginia according to Virginia BanCorp President Frank Scott, and the estimated number of businesses that operate around Richmond as of February 8, 2017.

The article examines the alternative financial services (AFS) or fringe banking in the U.S. AFS market includes counties with higher-than-average poverty rates, lower incomes and relatively large populations of non-U.S. citizens reflecting a segmented market with distinct financial preferences. Topics including demographic group of AFS market, location of AFS outlets, and services offered by AFS are discussed. The article suggests that AFS fulfills the financial need of customers that banks cannot offer.

This article reports that Michigan's ailing economy is testing banks there, but its wealthiest county is still attracting new institutions. Three banks have set up in Oakland County in 2007, including Level One Bank of Farmington Hills, which opened in October with $15 million of capital. Patrick Fehring, Level One's chairman, president, and chief executive, said Oakland has been less affected by the economic downturn than most other regions of the state.

The article discusses Sun Bancorp Inc.'s consideration of cutting expenses. Sidney R. Brown, the vice chairman and acting president and chief executive officer, said the company is considering cutting its 72-branch network by up to 27 percent. The bank plans to discuss whether 15 to 20 underperforming branches with less than $20 million of deposits need better locations or staff overhauls in May and June of 2007.

The article discusses Zions Bancorp.'s announcement that it would buy Stockmen's Bancorp Inc. of Kingman, Arizona. The deal will be closed in the first quarter and Stockmen's $1.2 billion in assets will be merged with Zions' National Bank of Arizona. Zions' chairman, Harris H. Simmons, says the company was interested in the bank due to it's location and its growth prospects, both of which are a suitable match for Zions.

This article discusses the growth of interest in Asian markets among U.S. and European insurance firms. American International Group and MetLife, Inc., two large U.S-based insurance firms, have reported growth in insurance product sales among Asian consumers. These two corporations, along with a growing number of others, have begun to offer services that combine traditional banking and insurance services, creating a central location for financial services.

The article reports that the Fresno First Bank will open its permanent location in Fresno, California in September 2006. The permanent branch will be located at 7690 N. Palm Avenue. Fresno First Bank is operating at a temporary location at 7355 N. Palm Avenue. The construction of the bank building will cost about $232,000.

Looks at a bank branch built by Pontiac National Bank in an undeveloped area next to a busy highway. How the bank built the branch building so it could also house two retail businesses; Comments from H. Edward Vogelsinger of Pontiac; Tenants who rent space from the bank; Pontiac's efforts to attract beneficial tenants; Statistics about the bank's and a coffee shop tenant's financial performance since opening in April.

The article reports that Troy's landmark office tower, the Top of Troy, will be renamed the National City Center as the bank moves and expands its Michigan headquarters there. The long-term lease of five floors, naming rights and new initiatives planned at the building are part of Cleveland-based National City Corp.'s efforts to raise its visibility in metro Detroit. The bank initially plans to move 300 employees from Birmingham, Royal Oak, Warren and Rochester. During the next few years, it plans to bring an additional 200 to 250 employees.

Discusses the banking market in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. How five bank branches opened in the city in the year prior to May 2005; Acquisition of community banks in the market; Reasons for banking companies' attraction to Baton Rouge, including its stable economy; Analysis of the market.

Reports on the implementation of a site-specific audio messaging system by Banamex, the Mexican subsidiary of Citibank. Content of the messaging system; Selection of Antex Electronics to supply receivers for each of the bank locations and put together the satellite uplink system for SSL Mexico City facility; Significance of the audio messaging system to Banamex.

Focuses on the purchase of NorCrown Bank in New Jersey by Valley National Bancorp. Conviction of NorCrown's owner, Charles Kushner, for tax fraud; View of Valley National's chief executive officer, Gerald H. Lipkin, that the bank is a solid company; Financial and other information about NorCrown, including number of branches and 2003 net income; Discussion of the deal agreement; History of NorCrown; Location of branches; Background on Kushner; Comment of analysts Gerard Cassidy and Anthony R. Davis; Due diligence conducted by Valley National before agreeing to the transaction.

Reports on the purchase of Union Bank of Florida by Colonial BancGroup Inc. and the influence it will have on the character of Colonial. Financial details of the transaction; Details of the recent purchases made by Colonial; Location of the majority of the banks owned by the company; Depiction of the Alabama company as consisting of property mostly located in Florida; Comments by president W. Flake Oakley; Reasons for purchasing the bank; Nature of Colonial's holdings in Florida.

Discusses the outlook for community banks that want to expand in Florida. Growth of BankUnited Financial Corp., despite competition for prime sites; How the Wachovia Corp. deal to buy SouthTrust Corp. can benefit Florida business; The desirable location of SouthTrust branch offices; Views of Vince Elhilow of Fidelity Bankshares Inc. and BankUnited's Carlos Fernandez-Guzman about the competitive banking market and price of land; Background on Wachovia's closing branch offices; View of banker William Spute and others about the opportunity to expand.