Commonwealth Bank of Australia

In 1832, a group of Halifax merchants founded the Bank of Nova Scotia to provide a public, accessible bank for the community. From that spark, Scotiabank grew into a multinational financial services firm with a footprint across the Americas, delivering personal, business, commercial, corporate and investment banking, wealth management and capital markets. Through more than a century of growth, the bank expanded its reach from Canada to the United States and beyond, guided by a vision to be our clients’ most trusted financial partner. Today Scotiabank is one of North America’s largest banks by assets, with approximately 90,000 Scotiabankers and assets around $1.5 trillion, supported by a global network of operations that span the globe and a diversified portfolio built around four core businesses: Canadian Banking, Global Wealth Management, International Banking and Global Banking and Markets. With a long history dating back to 1832, Scotiabank continues to evolve by strengthening client relationships, pursuing growth in priority markets, and investing in digital and customer experience. The four-pillar strategy provides a clear path for sustainable, profitable growth across Canada, the Americas and beyond, focusing on Grow and scale in priority markets, Earn primary client relationships, Make it easy to do business with us, and Win as one team. Through responsible governance and a focus on delivering value to clients and communities, Scotiabank remains dedicated to helping people and organizations achieve their goals in a rapidly changing financial landscape.

SouthState Bank Corporation (NYSE: SSB) is a financial services company headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida, providing consumer, commercial, mortgage, and wealth management solutions to more than 1.8 million customers throughout Florida, Texas, the Carolinas, Georgia, Colorado, Alabama, Virginia, and Tennessee. The bank also serves clients nationwide through its correspondent banking division. SouthState combines personal relationships with forward-thinking solutions, building on a legacy that began in the 1930s. With more than 5,000 team members across hundreds of locations, SouthState has grown through strategic mergers and acquisitions while maintaining deep community roots. The bank is committed to improving the communities it serves through corporate stewardship initiatives, including affordable housing funding, employee volunteer programs, and diversity and inclusion efforts. SouthState offers innovative digital banking tools alongside traditional branch services, positioning itself as a modern regional bank focused on customer experience and community impact.

In 1855, a group of millers and merchants founded the Bank of Toronto, recognizing that Canada's emerging grain industry needed essential financial services to grow. Nearly a century later, in 1955, the Bank of Toronto merged with The Dominion Bank to form The Toronto-Dominion Bank, creating a financial institution built on a shared vision of serving communities. From those early days of supporting farmers and merchants, TD has grown into one of North America's top 10 financial services companies, guided by the principle that people matter most. Today, TD operates as a remarkably human and refreshingly simple bank, offering retail, small business, and commercial banking products to millions of customers across Canada and the United States. With over 95,000 employees serving more than 10 million customers through over 1,100 locations, TD continues to honor its roots while innovating for the future. The bank's TD Ready Commitment represents a pledge to give back, dedicating approximately $750 million by 2030 to drive positive change in financial security, environmental sustainability, connected communities, and better health.

M&T Bank Corporation has been making a difference in people's lives since 1856, operating as a community-focused banking franchise with over $211 billion in assets and 950+ branches across the eastern United States. With more than 17,000 employees, M&T delivers the personalized service of a community bank backed by the resources of a large financial institution. The bank has demonstrated exceptional stability, maintaining profitability for 170 consecutive quarters—more than 42 straight years—and consistently ranking among the top 10 SBA lenders nationally. In 2024 alone, M&T Bank contributed over $67.4 million to support 4,006 non-profit organizations, while employees dedicated 245,895 volunteer hours to their communities. More than half of M&T's employees own company stock, reflecting their deep personal investment in the bank's mission. Guided by core values of integrity, curiosity, candor, ownership, and collaboration, M&T has earned recognition as a top 5% bank by Greenwich Awards for its commitment to customer experience and community impact.

Raiffeisen Bank International AG is one of Austria's leading corporate and investment banks, with its home market in Austria and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). The bank operates as a universal bank in 13 CEE markets covered by subsidiary banks and maintains a presence in 24 countries worldwide. With approximately 46,000 employees serving 19 million customers through 1,771 business outlets, RBI represents a substantial banking network in the region. The bank is listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange and is Austria's second-largest bank with a balance sheet total of €192 billion as of December 31, 2021. RBI provides a comprehensive range of financial services including corporate banking, retail banking, investment banking, and specialized services such as Premium Banking and Private Banking. The bank traces its origins to the Raiffeisen cooperative movement dating back to 1886, with Raiffeisen Bank International AG formally established in 2010. The Austrian Regional Raiffeisen Banks hold approximately 58.8% of the shares, while the remainder is free-float. The bank is committed to responsible banking practices and sustainability initiatives, positioning itself as an experienced partner for business growth in the CEE region and beyond.

U.S. Bank is the fifth-largest commercial bank in the United States, with roots tracing back to 1863 when Abraham Lincoln's administration approved national bank charter No. 24 on July 13. Today, the bank operates 3,661 branches and 4,771 ATMs across the country, serving millions of customers through a comprehensive suite of financial services. As a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp, the institution has built a 160-year legacy of financial strength and stability, combining traditional banking values with innovative digital solutions to meet the evolving needs of individuals, businesses, and communities. The bank's diverse offerings span personal and business banking, wealth management, mortgage services, credit cards, and investment solutions. U.S. Bank serves over 1.5 million customers globally through its Elavon payment processing subsidiary, demonstrating its scale as a financial powerhouse. The company's commitment to technological innovation is evident in its mobile banking platform, online investing tools, and digital payment solutions. With headquarters at 800 Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis and naming rights to U.S. Bank Stadium, the institution maintains a strong physical and digital presence, helping customers achieve their financial goals through best-in-class technology and personalized human guidance.