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May 22, 2018 Bank of the West Names Hisham Salama Head of Digital Channels
Apr 25, 2018 Bank of the West Wealth Management Group Expands to New York with New Office
Feb 27, 2018 Bank of the West Wealth Management Group Recognized by Private Asset Management Magazine
Feb 21, 2018 Bank of the West Wealth Management Launches Voice of Wealth, a New App Focused on News and Market Insights
Feb 08, 2018 Bank of the West Increases Company-Wide Minimum Wage to $15

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Nov 27, 2017 BNP Paribas strengthens and diversifies its US M&A Platform
Nov 24, 2017 Bank of the West's Private and Commercial Banking Groups Respectively, Named Best Private Bank in the Western United States and Best Commercial Bank in the United States by World Finance Magazine
Nov 08, 2017 Bank of the West Wealth Management Hosts Silicon Valley Millennial Event as part of BNP Paribas Wealth Management 2017 Global NextGen Experience Series
Oct 20, 2017 Bank of the West Commercial Banking Group Announces Two New Cash Management Services Adding to Suite of Solutions
Sep 28, 2017 Bank of the West Continues Expansion of Commercial Banking Group with Opening of Commercial Banking Center in Texas
Sep 25, 2017 Bank of the West Ad Campaign, “Good Things Happen When Your Local Bank Goes Big,” Highlights the Bank’s Local Focus with the Global Reach of BNP Paribas
Sep 25, 2017 American Banker today named Bank of the West and BNP Paribas Leaders to “The Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance” Awards
Jul 10, 2017 Bank of the West Appoints Ryan Bailey as Head of Retail Banking Group
Jun 28, 2017 BancWest Receives No Objection To Its 2017 Capital Plan And Releases Company-Run Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test Results
Jun 26, 2017 Bank of the West Appoints Karin Lockovitch as Chief Compliance Officer
Jun 22, 2017 Bank of the West’s Nandita Bakhshi and Meghan Birmingham Leader Recognized in San Francisco Business Times’ 2017 “Most Influential Women in the Bay Area”
Jun 20, 2017 Bank of the West Named a 2017 ‘Best Bank’ By Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
Jun 14, 2017 Bank of the West Launches Any Deposit Checking Across Its Entire 19-State Branch Footprint
Jun 06, 2017 Bank of the West Commercial Banking Group Announces Opening of Commercial Banking Center in Ohio Region
May 19, 2017 Bank of the West Wins 2017 Kantar TNS Choice Award for Excellence in Consumer Retail Banking
May 11, 2017 Bank of the West Ranked Among America’s Best Employers by Forbes
May 05, 2017 Bank of the West Sponsors TiEcon 2017, Now In Its 25th Year
Apr 26, 2017 The Millennial Dichotomy: Millennials Want Flexibility but Opt for Stability, While Seeking their American Dream, According to Bank of the West Study
Apr 25, 2017 Bank of the West Launches Expanded Mortgage Program for International Clients
Mar 15, 2017 Bank of the West Unveils New Brand at BNP Paribas Open - Reinforces Strong Local Connection with BNP Paribas’ Global Capabilities
Feb 28, 2017 Five New Mobile Wallets Offer Bank of the West Customers Choice and Convenience for Speedy Checkout
Feb 16, 2017 Summer Concert & Fireworks Finale: Bank of the West Celebrates America Set for June 30, 2017 Now in Its 27th Year
Jan 30, 2017 Bank of the West Adds to Presence in the Twin Cities with New Full-Service Business Banking Branch
Jan 09, 2017 Bank of the West’s Wealth Management Group Adds New Executives to Lead Expanding Teams in Northern California

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Dec 15, 2016 Ambitions and Investment Mindset of Entrepreneurs in the U.S. and Beyond Revealed in the 2017 BNP Paribas Global Entrepreneur Report
Dec 08, 2016 Bank of the West Commercial Banking Group Led the Syndication in the Acquisition of Duckhorn Wine Company by TSG Consumer Partners
Dec 08, 2016 Bank of the West Hosts 22nd Annual Pacific Rim Client Appreciation Dinner
Nov 30, 2016 Bank of the West Earns Recognition as a 2016 Javelin Online Banking Leader in the “Customer-First Banking” Category
Nov 18, 2016 Bank of the West Honored Ashoka and Community Resources Housing Development Corporation at the Seventh Annual Philanthropy Awards
Nov 14, 2016 Bank of the West Announces New Unlimited Cash Back Mastercard with No Annual Fee
Nov 09, 2016 Built with Purpose — Bank of the West Wealth Management Group Focuses on Helping Clients Find a Purpose in their Philanthropy
Nov 01, 2016 Bank of the West and J.D. Power Sign Comprehensive, Multi-Year Agreement Focused on Enhancing the Bank-Wide Customer Experience
Oct 17, 2016 Perry DeLuca, Peter Hsu, and Tony Bowker Join Bank of the West’s Beverage Group
Sep 20, 2016 Bank of the West Awarded World Finance Magazine’s 2016 Best Commercial Bank and Private Bank in the Western United States
Sep 14, 2016 Bank of the West to Fund Financial Education for 30 California High Schools
Aug 15, 2016 Study from Bank of the West and Fiserv Quantifies the Value of Digital Banking Based on Customer Engagement
Jul 26, 2016 Small Business Owners Put Everything They Have Into Their Businesses— Nearly Nine in 10 Say It's All Worth It
Jul 15, 2016 Bank of the West Celebrates 25th Year as Title Sponsor of the Bank of the West Classic
Jul 14, 2016 Bank of the West Announces it Will Provide Customers with an Enhanced Online and Mobile Shopping Experience with Masterpass by Mastercard
Jul 12, 2016 Bank of the West Appoints Banking Veteran Mary Smith to Head Atlanta Office and Strengthen Southeast Presence
Jun 24, 2016 Bank of the West Announces Winners of the San Francisco-based 2016 International Hackathon Hosted in Partnership with BNP Paribas
Jun 13, 2016 Millennials Have Strong Desire to Pursue Impact Investing, According to Research by Toniic and Sponsored by Bank of the West
Jun 03, 2016 Bank of the West Grows Presence in La Jolla with New Full-Service Business Banking Branch
May 20, 2016 Bank of the West and BNP Paribas Host Second Annual International Hackathon Held June 17-19 at Galvanize in San Francisco
May 10, 2016 Bank of the West Creates New Community Ambassador Role: Full-Time Professional Will be embedded in the Nonprofit Sector
May 05, 2016 Bank of the West’s Kirsten Garen and Jenny Flores among San Francisco Business Times’ Bay Area 2016 Most Influential Women in Business
May 04, 2016 Spencer Gould Joins Bank of the West Wealth Management in Los Angeles to Strengthen the Family Wealth Advisors Team
May 03, 2016 Mike Wamsganz New Head of Retail Banking in Rocky Mountain Region at Bank of the West
May 02, 2016 Bank of the West Opens the First HOPE Inside Center in Colorado
Apr 28, 2016 Bank of the West Partners with San Francisco Museum of Modern Art to Bring Art, Culture and Education to the West
Apr 27, 2016 Bank of the West Expands Presence in New Mexico with New Wealth Management Center in Albuquerque
Apr 27, 2016 Bank of the West Promotes Money Management Skills Among K-12 Students In Honor of National Financial Capability Month
Apr 26, 2016 Bank of the West Expands Presence in Southern California with New Wealth Management Center in Pasadena
Apr 25, 2016 United States Tops Philanthropic Giving According to the 2016 BNP Paribas Individual Philanthropy Index
Apr 11, 2016 Bank of the West Wealth Management Recognized by Private Asset Management Magazine
Apr 07, 2016 Bank of the West and BNP Paribas Join Strategic Partnership with Silicon Valley-Based Plug and Play, World’s Largest Global Technology Accelerator
Apr 06, 2016 Marion McDermott joins Bank of the West
Mar 31, 2016 Look West: Bank of the West and The New York Times Hosted On-Stage Conversation With San Francisco Symphony’s Acclaimed Music Director, Michael Tilson Thomas, March 22
Mar 31, 2016 Kenny Loggins Will Perform at Bank of the West Celebrates America
Mar 21, 2016 Bank of the West Grows Presence in Phoenix with New Full-Service Business Banking Branch
Mar 17, 2016 Bank of the West’s Premium Wine Group Expertise Expands - Now Wine & Beverage Group
Mar 17, 2016 George Stanfield Named Head of Retail Banking Group at Bank of the West
Mar 16, 2016 Bank of the West names Nandita Bakhshi as President
Mar 03, 2016 Taralee Muhli Joins Bank of the West as Vice President, SBA Business Development Officer
Mar 03, 2016 Kalee Chrissanthos Joins Bank of the West Commercial Banking Group’s Asset-Based Lending Team
Feb 18, 2016 Sean Conlon Joins Bank of the West to Accelerate Healthcare Initiative
Feb 17, 2016 Save the Date: Bank of the West Celebrates America is July 1, 2016 The Region’s Favorite Free Concert & Fireworks Summer Tradition
Feb 16, 2016 Bank of the West Promotes Members of its Southern California Wealth Management Team
Feb 08, 2016 Free afterschool dance program for San Francisco children to expand through funding from Bank of the West and the BNP Paribas Foundation
Jan 26, 2016 Smooth Transitions: Bank of the West Report Helps Small and Mid-sized Wholesalers Create an Exit Strategy
Jan 25, 2016 Eileen Dignen Joins Bank of the West Commercial Banking Group as Head of Cash Management
Jan 19, 2016 Monica Cooper and Sarah MacDonald with UC Cooperative Extension Win The 2015 Vintage Report Innovation Award Presented by Bank of the West
Jan 14, 2016 Three Finalists Announced for 2015 Vintage Report Innovation Award Presented by Bank of the West
Jan 07, 2016 Bank of the West and L’Atelier BNP Paribas unveil FinLab at CES
Jan 05, 2016 Bank of the West Introduces New Donor-Advised Fund

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Dec 21, 2015 Bank of the West Offers Time-Saving Mobile Banking Services to Help Manage Money During the Holiday Season & New Year
Dec 18, 2015 21st Annual Pacific Rim Client Appreciation Dinner Hosted by Bank of the West
Dec 16, 2015 Bank of the West Announces Corporate Sponsorship of Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Programs
Dec 14, 2015 Bank of the West Expands in Western Washington with New Full-Service Business Banking Branch in Tacoma
Dec 11, 2015 Bank of the West Lauded in Five Major U.S. Locations as a Top Corporate Philanthropist
Dec 10, 2015 Achieving Smart Growth: Bank of the West Report Helps Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturers Navigate Business Expansion
Dec 09, 2015 Bank of the West Wealth Management Group Announces Private Business Owner Solutions
Dec 04, 2015 Bank of the West and BNP Paribas Announce Winners of Second Phase of the First Ever BNP Paribas International Hackathon
Dec 03, 2015 Bank of the West Named a Top Retail Bank for Customer Satisfaction in Inaugural Award from The MSR Group
Nov 19, 2015 Bank of the West and BNP Paribas Partner with Women's Entrepreneurship Day at the United Nations
Nov 19, 2015 Bank of the West Announces Winners of the Sixth Annual Philanthropy Awards
Nov 12, 2015 Bank of the West’s Regional Banking Group Continues to Add Top Talent
Nov 12, 2015 Timothy Nguyen Joins Bank of the West’s Regional Banking Group as Business Banking Manager
Nov 12, 2015 Bank of the West Chief Economist Scott Anderson Recognized by Bloomberg as Top Economic Forecaster and MarketWatch
Nov 10, 2015 Brian Constable Joins Bank of the West’s Regional Banking Group in New Role as Territory Manager
Oct 29, 2015 Bank of the West Named Official Bank of the University of California, Berkeley; New Comprehensive, Long-term Relationship with Campus Community
Oct 26, 2015 Bank of the West and The New York Times Continue Look West Series
Oct 22, 2015 Bank of the West Announces Sponsorship of Photography Interpretive Gallery at the New San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Oct 20, 2015 Bank of the West Debuts BNP Paribas WAVE Exhibit at San Francisco and Palo Alto Wealth Management Centers
Oct 14, 2015 Bank of the West Wealth Management Group Launches Family Wealth Advisors Serving Ultra-High-Net-Worth Clients
Oct 08, 2015 Harry Yergey Joins Bank of the West’s Commercial Banking Group
Oct 06, 2015 Pete Thursby Joins Bank of the West Commercial Banking Group As Senior Banker
Oct 01, 2015 Bank of the West Unveils New, Redesigned Branch at San Francisco Corporate Headquarters
Sep 29, 2015 Bank of the West Named Best Commercial Bank and Best Private Bank in the Western United States by World Finance Magazine
Sep 29, 2015 Ed Kleist Appointed Senior Private Client Advisor in Bank of the West Wealth Management Group’s New Ultra High Net Worth Business
Sep 22, 2015 Bank of the West Announces Leadership Moves in Equipment Finance Division
Sep 22, 2015 Pierre Ramadier Named Head of Wealth Management at Bank of the West
Sep 15, 2015 Bank of the West, a BNP Paribas Subsidiary, Strengthens its Commercial Banking Team in Arizona
Sep 15, 2015 Bank of the West, a BNP Paribas Subsidiary, Strengthens its Commercial Banking Team with Strategic Hires in the Rocky Mountain Region
Sep 11, 2015 Bank of the West Hosts Two September Community Shred Days in the San Diego Area to Help Customers Reduce Paper Storage and Prevent Identity Theft
Sep 10, 2015 Primed for Growth: Bank of the West Small Business Growth Survey Reveals Sector is Showing Signs of Recovery
Sep 08, 2015 Bank of the West Builds Wealth Management Team in Las Vegas with Key Hires
Aug 27, 2015 Fortifying Your Business: Bank of the West Manufacturing Report Highlights Fraud and Security Issues and Provides Preventative Measures for Small and Midsized Businesses
Aug 25, 2015 Bank of the West Strengthens its Retail Banking Group with Strategic SBA Business Developer Hires
Aug 20, 2015 Strategic Philanthropy Expert Joins Bank of the West’s Wealth Management Group
Aug 03, 2015 Bank of the West Classic Returns to Palo Alto August 3-9
Jul 29, 2015 Bank of the West Announces Executive Appointments
Jul 28, 2015 Bank of the West Hires Trust Services Leader as Chief Fiduciary Officer
Jul 21, 2015 Wealth Strategy Senior Executive Joins Bank of the West’s Wealth Management Group
Jul 16, 2015 Bank of the West Expands Wealth Management Services to Palo Alto
Jul 16, 2015 Bank of the West Hosts Female Entrepreneurs at New Wealth Management Center
Jul 01, 2015 Bank of the West Named One of America’s Most Reputable Banks in Annual Reputation Institute Survey
Jun 29, 2015 Bank of the West Hires Steve Prostano to Lead an Ultra High Net Worth Business
Jun 25, 2015 Proposals Invited for the 2015 Vintage Report Innovation Award Presented by Bank of the West
Jun 24, 2015 Curtis Presented With California Bankers Association Award
Jun 18, 2015 BNP Paribas' First-Ever International Hackathon Presented by Bank of the West Held June 12-14 at Galvanize in San Francisco
Jun 16, 2015 Bank of the West Receives 2015 Global Retail Banking Award for Best Mobile Banking Strategy
Jun 15, 2015 Bonne Finken + The Collective Win Bank of the West Celebrates America Opening Band Contest
Jun 10, 2015 Bank of the West Named Best Bank Employer by Hispanic Network Magazine Among 2015's "Best of the Best" for Diversity
Jun 08, 2015 Your Vote Rocks! Select the Winner of the Bank of the West Celebrates America Opening Band Contest
Jun 04, 2015 Bank of the West Employees Earn Stringent Certified Fraud Examiner Credentials
May 28, 2015 Bank of the West Unveils Newly-Redesigned Online Banking Services
May 11, 2015 Call for Entries: Bank of the West Celebrates America Opening Band Contest
May 06, 2015 Bank of the West Wealth Management Group Appoints New Regional Managers to Support Expanding Business
May 04, 2015 Bank of the West’s CIO Kirsten Garen Honored as One of the Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business
Apr 24, 2015 Bank of the West Teams with Local Schools During National Financial Literacy Month in April
Apr 22, 2015 Made in the USA: Bank of the West Reveals Opportunities and Challenges for Small and Midsized U.S. Manufacturing Businesses
Apr 18, 2015 Bank of the West Hosts April 18 Community Shred Day to Help Prevent Identity Theft
Apr 15, 2015 Bank of the West Strengthens its Mortgage Banking Division Team in Southern California with Key Hires
Apr 08, 2015 Britt Sloan Joins Bank of the West as Evanston Branch Manager
Apr 02, 2015 Joan Jett, Eddie Money to Perform at Bank of the West Celebrates America 25th Anniversary Concert
Mar 31, 2015 Bank of the West Retirement & Investment Team Announces the Addition of Vanguard as a Strategist on its Investment Advisory Solutions platform
Mar 15, 2015 Bank of the West Earns 2015 Greenwich Middle Market and Small Business Banking Excellence Awards in Three Categories
Mar 11, 2015 Bank of the West Opens Full Service Wealth Management & Banking Center in Indian Wells
Feb 27, 2015 Bank of the West’s Wealth Management Group Strengthens its Denver Team with Key Hires
Feb 26, 2015 Bank of the West Launches Scan to Pay, One of the First, Most Accurate and Easiest Mobile Bill Payment Features in the U.S.
Feb 23, 2015 Bank of the West Strengthens its Omaha Team with Key Hire
Feb 17, 2015 Victor Polich Joins Bank of the West as National Sales Manager for its Mortgage Banking Division
Feb 12, 2015 Bank of the West Named Best Private Bank for Client Service by Private Asset Management
Feb 11, 2015 Bank of the West Strengthens its Mid-Cap Technology Team with Key Hire
Feb 10, 2015 Celebrating 25 Years of Community and Concerts: Bank of the West Celebrates America is June 26, 2015
Jan 20, 2015 Bank of the West and Fruition Sciences recognize wineries and viticulture experts for industry advancements
Jan 12, 2015 Bank of the West Strengthens its Denver-Based Business Banking Team
Jan 06, 2015 Three Finalists Announced for Vintage Report Innovation Award Presented by Bank of the West

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Dec 22, 2014 Bank of the West and Operation HOPE launch financial education resource center in Southern California
Dec 18, 2014 Bank of the West's Commercial Banking Group Promotes Matthew Weidle to Director and Market Manager
Dec 16, 2014 Bank of the West Strengthens its Utah Team with Key Hires
Dec 09, 2014 Bank of the West Grows Bay Area Arts Support with Cantor Arts Center and Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Sponsorships
Dec 01, 2014 Bank of the West Strengthens its Chicago-based Private Equity Team with Key Hire
Nov 24, 2014 Bank of the West Strengthens its Chicago-based Team with National Banking Officer
Nov 19, 2014 Bank of the West Names IDEO.org and Inner City Advisors as $100k Grant Winners of 2014 Philanthropy Awards
Nov 10, 2014 Bank of the West, a BNP Paribas Subsidiary, Opens Southeast Commercial Banking Office in Atlanta in Response to Market Demand
Nov 08, 2014 Bank of the West Strengthens its Chicago-based National Banking Group
Nov 03, 2014 Robert Barr Joins Bank of the West as Vice President, SBA Business Development Officer
Oct 27, 2014 Survey Reveals Significant Differences Between Men and Women When it Comes to Launching and Operating a Business
Oct 01, 2014 Essex Credit Corporation Merges with Bank of the West
Sep 30, 2014 Bank of the West Hires Mark Sunderland as a Senior Relationship Manager
Sep 30, 2014 Bank of the West Strengthens its Equipment Financing Division Team with Key Hires
Sep 29, 2014 Mark Schwan Joins Bank of the West as Vice President, Business Banking Officer
Sep 26, 2014 Bank of the West Strengthens its Retail Banking Group in Denver with Key Hires
Sep 25, 2014 Jodi Chavin Joins Bank of the West as Vice President in Southern California
Sep 16, 2014 Bank of the West named Best Private Bank and Best Commercial Bank in the Western United States by World Finance Magazine
Sep 15, 2014 New Research Reveals Most Small Business Owners Have “No Regrets” Despite Facing Great Odds Starting and Running a Business
Sep 03, 2014 Wade Balliet Assumes Expanded Role as Chief Investment Advisor for Bank of the West
Aug 11, 2014 2014 Proposals Now Accepted for the Vintage Report Innovation Award Presented by Bank of the West
Jun 20, 2014 Bank of the West’s Kirsten Garen Named CIO of the Year
Jun 17, 2014 California Economy to Ride 2013 Momentum into 2015 Expansion
May 15, 2014 Bank of the West Named Best Bank Employer by Hispanic Network Magazine Among 2014's "Best of the Best" for Diversity
May 15, 2014 Bank of the West Opens Wealth Management Center in Newport Beach
Apr 07, 2014 Bank of the West Launches Blog Featuring Financial and Economic Insights
Mar 24, 2014 Bank of the West Announces Key Leadership Moves in Consumer Finance Division & Dealer Financial Services
Mar 17, 2014 Individual Philanthropy Index by Forbes Insights in the United States Far Reaching Study Measures the Commitment and Interests of Philanthropists in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
Mar 03, 2014 Bank of the West Named Best Private Bank in North America by Private Asset Management
Feb 05, 2014 Bank of the West Earns 2013 Greenwich Small Business and Middle Market Banking Excellence Awards in 11 Categories
Jan 13, 2014 Bank of the West Ranks First in ath Power Small Business Banking Study

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Nov 11, 2013 Bank of the West named to MONEY’s Best Banks 2013 list
Sep 16, 2013 Bank of the West named Best Private Bank in the Western United States by World Finance
Jul 16, 2013 Ann von Germeten Joins Bank of the West as Chief Marketing Officer

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