Synovus Financial
Synovus Financial
Synovus Financial operates dozens of community banks throughout Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, and South Carolina. Concentrating on commercial loans and commercial real estate, the bank uses its small-town image to establish strong relationships with its small-business customers.
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Often overlooked in narratives about essential workers, branch and call-center employees are responding to challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis. They’ve processed emergency-relief loans late into the night, coached customers unfamiliar with mobile banking and made house calls to elderly account holders.
May 13 -
The Georgia bank could rely more on drive-through-only branches, trim office space and reassess staffing levels after the coronavirus crisis, according to Kessel Stelling.
April 24 -
The Fed’s decision to cut its benchmark interest rate amid growing coronavirus concerns is bound to have an impact on banks, but just how broad and how deep remains to be seen.
March 3 -
As the COVID-19 virus spreads globally, many U.S. financial institutions are said to be taking steps to protect employees and minimize disruption. But only a handful are sharing specifics, to avoid contributing to any public panic.
February 26 -
The additions come as the Georgia regional looks to maintain momentum in commercial lending.
February 10 -
In addition to overseeing the bank’s lines of business, technology and operations, Kevin Blair will now be responsible for human resources, credit administration and all customer-facing support functions.
December 13 -
The Columbus, Ga., company had been counting on increased volume to offset a squeeze in net interest margins.
October 22 - Edit License
Wolverton has been accumulating responsibility and influence at Synovus in recent years and is the highest ranking woman at the company.
September 22 -
"Truist" was roundly mocked when it was unveiled as the name of the merging BB&T and SunTrust, but it’s hardly the first bank moniker to elicit a "huh?" from critics.
June 16 -
The Tulsa, Okla., bank is adding Jim Thompson as director of senior housing investments.
June 13