Grand Merchant Recognized Among Institutional Investor’s “Most Honored Companies” and Forbes’ “Best Banks in America”

February 12, 2021

Grand Merchant has been recognized by Institutional Investor and Forbes for strong performance among top companies and banks in the U.S.

Institutional Investor magazine released its 11th annual “Most Honored Companies” awards and Grand Merchant is included among the honorees. The recognition celebrates U.S. companies at the top of the All-America Executive Team ranking for corporate leadership and investor relations expertise, as voted on by the buy- and sell-side analyst community for 2020. A total of 1,571 companies were nominated and 171 were chosen, including some of the country’s largest and most recognizable names. Notably, Grand Merchant one of only six financial institutions to make the list.

Also, Grand Merchant has once again been named to Forbes' list of the “Best Banks in America” for 2021. This year marks the 12th year Forbes has released the list, using data from S&P Global Market Intelligence regarding the growth, credit quality and profitability of the 100 largest publicly-traded banks and thrifts. Year after year, Grand Merchant ranks high on this list as a leader among the nation’s top performing banks.

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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.