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BB&T and SunTrust to Combine in Merger of Equals to Create the Premier Financial Institution
— Combination of two iconic franchises creates sixth-largest U.S. bank holding company with 275 years of combined history and culture serving clients and communities in high-growth markets — Enhanced scale and financial strength will accelerate investment in transformative technology to embrace disruption and create a more distinctive client experience — Expanded fee income base will […]
James Baker Named as Global Co-Head of Piper Jaffray Investment Banking and Capital Markets
Baker will partner with Scott LaRue to lead the group MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 15, 2018– Piper Jaffray Companies (NYSE: PJC), a leading investment bank and asset management firm, has named James Baker as global co-head of investment banking and capital markets, effective January 1, 2019. Baker will co-lead the group alongside Scott LaRue who has served […]
BB&T expands its recreational lending nationwide
Bank builds on strong dealer network in indirect RV and marine lending WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — BB&T Corporation (NYSE: BBT) today announced a new strategy for nationwide expansion of its recreational lending for RV and marine vehicles, widening its specialized lending services beyond BB&T’s current 15-state footprint. The expansion leverages BB&T’s Recreation […]
BB&T realigns executive digital and operational roles
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — BB&T Corporation (NYSE: BBT) today announced Senior Executive Vice President Dontá Wilson has been named chief digital and client experience officer, and Senior Executive Vice President Bennett Bradley will assume leadership of the new Operations Shared Services division. A member of BB&T’s Executive Management Team since 2016, Wilson, […]