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Capital Markets
We offer a full suite of services such as fixed income
products and sweep accounts to help set and achieve
your investment and liquidity goals, as well as satisfy
your interest rate risk-management needs.
Equipment Finance
Bank of the West is an expert in financing a wide range
of business equipment from agriculture to technology.
We offer direct equipment finance programs, indirect
programs for brokers and independent leasing companies,
plus vendor finance programs for equipment manufac-
turers, vendors and dealers whose customers will finance
their purchase. We also offer floor plan financing for
RV, marine and auto dealers, as well as construction,
transportation and agricultural equipment dealers.
Foreign Exchange
With strong international links, Bank of the West offers
a full-range of foreign exchange and advisory services to
do business in the global marketplace. We provide
financing, investment and risk management services, as
well as international money-transferring facilities.
Global Trade Services
In cooperation with a worldwide network of trade
centers, we provide a full-range of letters of credit and
other trade products to facilitate import/export
transactions for companies of all sizes.
Pacific Rim Banking
A specialized, multi-lingual staff in select California
locations serves Asian American entrepreneurs to multi-
national companies. Through our international ties, we
provide depository services for the U.S. subsidiaries and
affiliates of many Asian-based businesses. Representative
offices in Tokyo and Taipei facilitate communications
between U.S.customers and parent companies or
subsidiaries in Asia.
Syndications
Working with a variety of financial institutions, Bank of
the West leads, administers and participates in large
syndicated loans.
Wealth Management
We offer trust and other asset management solutions to
help companies and wealthy individuals protect, grow
and disburse their funds. Our money managers match
investment recommendations with client objectives.
“In our quest for financing, Bank of the West was quick
to respond with a package that met our needs.”
William Reid, CEO, Northwest Aluminum Specialties
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