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Washington Trust wins 2026 R.I. Community’s Choice Award

WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. has been named the first-place winner among banks in the finance category of the 2026 Rhode Island Community’s...
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Construction worker Fabiola Roman installs drywall at a new Bank Rhode Island branch in Newport in 2023. The bank is now called Beacon Bank. Several smaller banks expanded their branch networks in Rhode Island over the last five years, while bigger financial institutions shuttered some of their branches. 
PBN FILE PHOTO/DAVID HANSEN

Banks adjust as borrowing costs climb

In early 2022, Rhode Island’s banks were still operating in an environment defined by abundant liquidity and historically low interest rates. COVID-19 pandemic-era stimulus programs...

America250-Enduring Success: The Washington Trust Co.

(Editor’s note: This is the 21st installment in a weekly series featuring Rhode Island’s oldest companies as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of...

Washington Trust sponsors Aug. 5 Summer Pops concert in Providence

PROVIDENCE – The Washington Trust Co. will sponsor the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra's annual Summer Pops concert, helping bring the free outdoor performance back...
WASHINGTON TRUST Bancorp Inc. Chairman and CEO Edward O. “Ned” Handy III says the growth in commercial lending, wealth management and branch expansion helped boost the Westerly-based bank's results in the second quarter. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Washington Trust CEO points to commercial lending, branch growth after strong...

WESTERLY – Washington Trust Bancorp Inc. Chairman and CEO Edward O. “Ned” Handy III said the bank's improved second-quarter results showed growth in commercial...

Washington Trust to open 30th branch in Bristol

WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. plans to open its 30th full-service branch later this year in Bristol, expanding the bank's presence in Rhode...
WASHINGTON TRUST Bancorp Inc., parent of The Washington Trust Co., reported a $16 million profit for the second quarter of 2026, up 21% year over year. / PBN FILE PHOTO/SCOTT KINGSLEY

Washington Trust Q2 profit rises 21% on lending growth, higher margins

WESTERLY – Washington Trust Bancorp Inc., the parent company of The Washington Trust Co., on Monday reported a $16 million profit for the second...

Washington Trust CEO Edward Handy honored by Junior Achievement of Rhode...

WESTERLY – Edward O. “Ned” Handy III, chairman and CEO of Washington Trust Bancorp Inc., parent of The Washington Trust Co., has been named...

Washington Trust adds tech executive Jeffrey M. Wilhelm to board

WESTERLY – Washington Trust Bancorp Inc. has elected technology and cybersecurity executive Jeffrey M. Wilhelm to the boards of the company and its subsidiary...

Washington Trust CEO: Q1 results mixed amid wealth and institutional push

WESTERLY – Washington Trust Bancorp Inc. CEO and Chairman Edward O. “Ned” Handy III said Tuesday that the company's first-quarter results reflected uneven fee...
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