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How 5 US regional banks are getting bigger without going generic

  • A closer look at 5 publicly listed regional banks thriving by focusing on depth over breadth.
  • Instead of chasing scale for scale’s sake, these banks double down on the communities that shaped them — investing locally, building loyalty, and demonstrating that specialization and growth can go hand in hand.
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How 5 US regional banks are getting bigger without going generic

    Big doesn’t mean broad for these public regional banks


    It makes sense to think of American banking as a game dominated by Wall Street giants, but beneath that surface, a subtler, deeper, and less conspicuous banking layer has been steadily growing.

    Across the US, regionally rooted banks have grown into billion-dollar public institutions by focusing sharply on the nuances of the communities they serve. They don’t try to be everything to everyone; their mantra is to go deep, not wide. 

    We take a look at five of the largest US publicly listed regional banks that have remained loyal to their geographic base, which has enabled them to establish a strong presence.


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