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Webster Bank launches financial program for ‘frontline heroes’
July 13, 2020
Webster Bank is offering perks to essential health care workers and first responders through its newly launched “Frontline Heroes” program, according to a news release.
– Providence Business News
Banks report mixed demand for Main Street loans as launch nears
May 29, 2020
Banks are gearing up to start lending under the Federal Reserve's new Main Street program, but how quickly businesses will seek loans remains uncertain as the program approaches its launch.
– S&P Global Market Intelligence
Applications begin for new small business loan program
April 3, 2020
Banks and other financial institutions across Connecticut are bracing for a rush of applications by small businesses starting Friday, the first day struggling business owners are expected...
– Hartford Courant
Recent news releases
Webster's Philip Picillo Joins Nacha National Board of Directors
February 16, 2021
Webster Bank is pleased to announce that Philip Picillo, Head of Treasury & Payment Solutions, has been reappointed to the board of directors for Nacha, the national association that governs the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network.
Webster Sets Date for Virtual Annual Shareholders Meeting
February 12, 2021
Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A. and its HSA Bank division, announced today that its board of directors has scheduled the corporation's 2021 annual meeting of shareholders at 4:00 p.m. EDT, April 22, 2021.
Webster Bank Earns 'Outstanding' Rating from Federal Regulator
January 28, 2021
Webster Bank is pleased to announce it received an overall rating of "Outstanding" from its primary regulator, the federal Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), for its Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Performance Evaluation.
Webster Bank General Counsel Harriet Wolfe Named Best In-House Mentor by 2020 American Lawyer Industry Awards
January 27, 2021
Webster Bank is pleased to announce thatHarriet Munrett Wolfe, executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, Webster Bank and Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS) was selected as...
Webster Financial Corporation Declares Common and Preferred Dividends
January 26, 2021
Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A. and its HSA Bank division, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share on its common stock.
Webster Reports Fourth Quarter 2020 Earnings of $0.64 Per Diluted Share
January 21, 2021
Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A. and its HSA Bank division, today announced earnings applicable to common shareholders of $57.7 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2020.
January 6, 2021
Webster Financial Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2020 Earnings Release
November 23, 2020
Webster Banker Named to American Bankers Association Foundation Board
November 4, 2020
Webster Promotes Jonathan W. Roberts to Lead Retail Banking and Consumer Lending
October 27, 2020
Webster Financial Corporation Declares Common and Preferred Dividends
October 26, 2020
Webster Investments SVP Named Among Top Retirement Advisors
October 22, 2020
Webster Reports Third Quarter 2020 Earnings Of $0.75 Per Diluted Share
October 14, 2020
Webster Banker Named Chief Information Security Officer of the Year
October 14, 2020
Yonkers Advocate Named 2020 Webster Way Pride Champion
September 18, 2020
Webster Bank Continues Support for East Coast Greenway Alliance
September 17, 2020
Webster Investment's Sales Manager Named to National Advisor Inclusion Council
August 27, 2020
Webster Announces $100,000 Grant to Women’s Business Development Council
August 12, 2020
Webster Bank Donates $25,000 Disaster Relief Grant to American Red Cross
July 23, 2020
Webster Reports Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Of $0.57 Per Diluted Share
July 21, 2020
Webster Financial Corporation Declares Common and Preferred Dividends
July 14, 2020
Webster “Frontline Heroes” Program Offers Banking Support to Hartford HealthCare Employees
July 6, 2020
Webster Among First Banks Nationwide to Offer Financial Program for 'Frontline Heroes'
July 2, 2020
Webster Financial Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Release and Conference Call
June 22, 2020
Webster Bank SVP Named Among the Nation’s Top 30 Investment Program Managers
June 17, 2020
Webster Appoints James P. Bush to Board of Directors
June 16, 2020
Webster to recognize Juneteenth with early closing of banking centers, offices
June 15, 2020
Webster announces $100,000 commitment to fight racial inequality
May 14, 2020
Webster Elects Linda Ianieri to Board of Directors
April 22, 2020
Webster Bank Sponsors New Program to Keep Mentors and Youth Connected During Pandemic
April 21, 2020
Webster Financial Corporation Declares common Dividend
April 21, 2020
Webster Reports First Quarter 2020 Earnings Of $0.39 Per Diluted Share
April 15, 2020
Webster Donates $100,000 to United Ways to Aid COVID-19 Response Funds
April 3, 2020
Webster Financial Corporation Announces Location Change for its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
March 18, 2020
Webster Donates $100,000 to Feeding America Partners to Assist During COVID-19 Outbreak
March 17, 2020
Webster Bank Announces Support for Customers and Communities in Response to COVID-19
March 16, 2020
Webster Lowers Prime Lending Rate to 3.25 Percent
February 27, 2020
Webster Recognized as Platinum-Level Healthy Workplace Employer
February 14, 2020
Webster Sets Date for Annual Shareholders Meeting
February 12, 2020
Webster Promotes Jason Soto to Executive Vice President, Chief Credit Officer
January 31, 2020
Webster Bank Again Named to Forbes’ List of America’s Best Banks
January 28, 2020
Webster Financial Corporation Declares Common Dividend
January 23, 2020
Webster Reports Fourth Quarter 2019 Earnings of $0.96 Per Diluted Share
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