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Cash Management:
Scalable products serve companies
needing active account management,
lockbox, plus armored car and related
operational services to optimize cash
usage.
Capital Markets:
Fixed income products, derivatives,
sweep accounts and other short term
investments help customers maximize
return on investments.
Equipment Finance:
From financing for Cemex’ fleet of
cement trucks or inventory finance for
vehicle dealers, to vendor programs
for manufacturers, Bank of the West’s
leasing group can tailor a program to
meet any company’s needs.
Foreign Exchange:
With its strong international links,
Bank of the West provides advisory
expertise and can facilitate
transactions in global markets.
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:
In addition to a group of specialized
multi-lingual California branches
serving Asia-related individuals and
companies, the bank also provides
depository services for U.S.
subsidiaries and affiliates of many
Japanese companies.
Syndications:
Working with a variety of financial
institutions, the bank leads,
administers and participates in large
syndicated loans.
Wealth Management:
Trust and other investment options
assist companies and wealthy
individuals to protect, grow and
disburse their funds. The bank’s
money managers suit their investment
recommendations to individual
client needs.
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“As one of the largest agricultural lenders in the nation, Bank of
the West understands the dynamics of running a feedlot. Our team
performed sales comparisons and account analyses to determine the
right mix of products for Reeve Cattle. We offered competitive pricing
and rates on nancing and deposits. We also explained how our
cash management products could help their business operate more
efciently.”
-Bank of the West Relationship Banking Team
James Wernli, Wichita, KS; Francis Abella, Walnut Creek, CA; Carol Latoza, Omaha, NE