Tag: Edward O. “Ned” Handy III
Washington Trust execs call $11.4M in loan charge-offs isolated
WESTERLY – Washington Trust Bancorp Inc. executives called two recent commercial loan charge-offs totaling $11.4 million isolated setbacks after reporting a 2% dip in...
OFF WALL STREET: ‘You don’t need to go [outside R.I.] to...
As much as technology is reshaping financial services, at The Washington Trust Co. soft skills continue to be “a cornerstone of our culture,” said...
Brown appointed chief commercial banking officer at Washington Trust
WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. has appointed James C. Brown as senior executive vice president and chief commercial banking officer.
Brown will be responsible for...
CEO: Washington Trust gaining momentum after leasebacks, selling low-yield assets
WESTERLY – Washington Trust Bancorp Inc.'s second-quarter surge, which saw a 22% increase in profit year-over-year, was the result of bold, but proactive and...
Washington Trust named Rhode Island’s Best-In-State Bank for 2025 by Forbes
WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. has been recognized as Rhode Island’s Best-In-State Bank for 2025 by Forbes, the bank announced on June 24.
This...
Washington Trust gears up to celebrate 225th anniversary this summer
WESTERLY – Founded in Rhode Island and recognized as the nation’s oldest community bank, The Washington Trust Co. is celebrating its 225th birthday this...
Washington Trust Peanut Butter Drive collects 4,710 jars for hunger relief
WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. collected 4,710 jars of peanut butter and more than $6,100 in monetary donations during its 25th annual Peanut Butter Drive earlier...
Washington Trust employees collect household items, build kits for Crossroads clients
WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. employees recently built and donated 35 “Welcome Home” kits to benefit Crossroads Rhode Island clients who are transitioning...
Washington Trust awards $18K in grants to R.I. nonprofits during holiday...
WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. has made charitable contributions and in-kind donations to 40 local nonprofit organizations to support their outreach efforts this...
Washington Trust beefs up community lending offerings
WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. says it recently enhanced its Rhode Island community lending program by adding a home improvement loan program that...


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