SUPER REGIONAL BANK
Medium-sized bank holding firm with significant presence in a geographical region throughout several US states. Although it is smaller than huge or global banks, it is larger than regional banks. These banks, operating in at least two states, offer the complete range of banking services including deposits, loans, investment banking, fund management, and securities brokerage.
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