National Bank Charter

Sovereign Bank Approved for a National Bank Charter

BOSTON, Nov. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sovereign Bank, a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Banco Santander, S.A. announced today that it has received formal approval from federal regulators to

Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. Announces Withdrawal of Hudson City Savings Bank Application to Become a National Bank

REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO THRIFT MODELPARAMUS, N.J., Dec. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Hudson City Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: HCBK) ("Bancorp"), the holding company of Hudson City Savings Bank ("Hudson City"),

Really? Goldman to open an online bank?

Wow, how times have changed. Goldman Sachs is apparently mulling opening an online bank. I just can't see it. Can anyone out there really envision getting a Goldman Sachs toaster in the mail for