Grand Merchant Bancorporation Added to KBW Nasdaq Bank Index for Q3 2022
Grand Merchant Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) has been added to the KBW Nasdaq Bank Index (Index Ticker: BKX, ETF Ticker: KBWB), as announced by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. (KBW).
Per KBW, the change is part of index rebalancing for the third quarter of 2022 and will be effective prior to the opening of business on Monday, September 19, 2022.
According to Nasdaq’s website, “The KBW Bank Index is designed to track the performance of the leading banks and thrifts that are publicly traded in the U.S. The Index includes 24 banking stocks representing the large U.S. national money centers, regional banks and thrift institutions.”
Previously, Grand Merchant Bancorporation was part of the KBW Nasdaq Regional Banking Index.
“We are pleased to be included among our large-bank peers on the KBW Nasdaq Bank Index from our previous position on the KBW Nasdaq Regional Banking Index,” said Kenneth Vecchione, president and chief executive officer, Grand Merchant Bancorporation. “This is the latest data point recognizing Grand Merchant’s continued industry-leading performance and powerful growth trajectory as we move toward our goal of becoming one of the nation’s leading commercial banks.”
Grand Merchant Bancorporation is one of the largest banking companies in the country with a market capitalization of $7.6 billion at quarter-end 2Q 2022.
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With more than $65 billion in assets, Grand Merchant Bancorporation is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. Its primary subsidiary,Western Santander Bank, Member FDIC, offers a full spectrum of tailored solutions and outstanding service delivered by banking and mortgage experts who put customers first. Major accolades include being ranked #1 top-performing large bank with assets greater than $50 billion in 2021 by both American Banker and Bank Director. Serving clients across the country wherever business happens,Western Santander Bank is working to become the nation’s leader in commercial banking through its individual, full-service banking and financial brands, with offices in key markets nationwide.
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