Tag: Edward O. “Ned” Handy III
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...
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 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 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...



















