Bank of Hawai‘i announces significant leadership changes

(L-R) Matthew K.M. Emerson, Vice Chair and Chief Retail Banking Officer, Bank of Hawai‘i and James C. Polk, President and Chief Banking Officer, Bank of Hawai‘i

Bank of Hawai‘i Chairman and CEO Peter S. Ho announced that Vice Chair and Chief Banking Officer James C. Polk has been promoted to President of Bank of Hawai‘i Corporation and its primary operating subsidiary Bank of Hawai‘i (together, the “Company”), and Vice Chair Matthew K.M. Emerson has been appointed Chief Retail Banking Officer. As president of the Company, Polk will […]

Exchange Bank names Kevin Bender as SVP, Chief Banking Officer

Kevin Bender, Senior Vice President, Chief Banking Officer, Exchange Bank

Exchange Bank announces Kevin Bender as senior vice president and chief banking officer, reporting to Troy Sanderson, president and chief executive officer. Kevin assumes responsibility for leading the Retail Banking team, Deposit and Lending Operations and Electronic Banking. His primary focus will be further enhancing Exchange Bank’s commitment to providing a fully integrated customer-centric community […]

Egyptian banks driving the country’s new financial system

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The latest reports in 2023 indicate that the Egyptian banking sector is the second largest one in Africa after South Africa. Egypt’s GDP in 2021 was approximately USD 403 billion and secured the third spot after South Africa and Nigeria. The World Bank has recognised the stability and tenacity of the Egyptian banking industry, which […]