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— 17 —
WHOLESALE BANKING + COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
Our Impact Is Growing
Over the past 10 years, our Wholesale
Banking business has seen tremendous
growth, making future-focused
decisions even during the economic
downturn. In 2015, we opened a new
National Corporate Banking ofce in
Dallas, Texas. Our average commercial
loans grew 11 percent, and we saw
record revenue in a number of areas.
We also led more bond issuances and
welcomed a growing number of foreign
exchange customers. Finally, we
brought Commercial Real Estate into
Wholesale Banking, enabling us to
provide an increased depth of service
to our real estate customers.
We also introduced innovative tools,
including U.S.Bank VantagePoint™
and U.S.Bank Liquidity Advantage.
In January2015, Global Finance
named us a “World’s Best Treasury &
Cash Management Provider2015.”
Achieving Success Together
We succeed when our customers
succeed. So we leverage our proven
stability, sound strategies and
competitive products and services to
help our customers reach their goals.
Our relationship managers are
industry experts who partner closely
with customers and look for ways to
optimize products and services to
move them forward.
Our award-winning Working Capital
DNA® engagement process is one
powerful example of our consultative
approach, offering customers a wealth
of new ideas.
Relationships That Inspire
We offer expert guidance backed by
strength, stability and experience.
That’s why more than 90 percent
of Fortune 500 companies choose
us every year. With strong nancial
performance, a focus on solid
relationships and a commitment to
ethical leadership, we are positioned
to build on the success we saw in 2015
and help our wholesale customers
achieve their possible.
Make Expansion Happen
As our economy continues to strengthen,
businesses are looking for ways to grow. And
we’re here, offering the nancial strength and
best-in-class debt ratings that give us a unique
advantage while serving our customers.
Our average
commercial
loans
in 2015.
grew11%