The Board of Directors of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc ., (NASDAQ Global Select: WASH), parent of the Washington Trust Company, Rhode Island's largest independent bank, today declared a quarterly dividend of 21 cents per share for the quarter ending , 2009. The dividend will be paid on , 2010 to shareholders of record on , 2010. 
Share:  The Board of Directors of <span class="company">Washington</span> Trust Bancorp, Inc ., (NASDAQ Global Select: WASH), parent of the <span class="company">Washington</span> Trust Company, Rhode Island's largest independent bank, today declared a quarterly dividend of 21 cents per share for the quarter ending , 2009. The dividend will be paid on , 2010 to shareholders of record on , 2010. Tweet this 

BBVA Compass today announced that it will hold a teleconference and webcast to discuss economic results from its recently completed first quarter U. S. Regional Watch at 11:00 a.m. Central Time on , 2010 . Hosted in conjunction with the IC2 Institute at The University of Texas at Austin , the presentation will discuss economic data and analysis from the BBVA Compass U. S. Regional Watch, a quarterly publication that offers a detailed look at key issues that impact the U. S economy and the economies of the Sunbelt Region. 
Share:  <span class="company">BBVA Compass</span> today announced that it will hold a teleconference and webcast to discuss economic results from its recently completed first quarter U. S. Regional Watch at 11:00 a.m. Central Time on , 2010 . Hosted in conjunction with the IC2 Institute at The University of Texas at Austin , the presentation will discuss economic data and analysis from the <span class="company">BBVA Compass</span> U. S. Regional Watch, a quarterly publication that offers a detailed look at key issues that impact the U. S economy and the economies of the Sunbelt Region. Tweet this 

Timothy A. Huber has been named Executive Vice President of Northwest Savings Bank in his position of Chief Lending Officer. In this position, Mr. Huber will continue to oversee the lending activities conducted by the bank including commercial, residential and consumer lending operations as well as leading the development of lending strategies, practices, policies, and objectives. In administering the bank's loan portfolio, Mr. Huber will continue to manage the mix of loans, loan yields and credit exposure to maximize profitability and minimize losses. 
Share:  Timothy A. Huber has been named Executive Vice President of <span class="company">Northwest Savings Bank</span> in his position of Chief Lending Officer. In this position, Mr. Huber will continue to oversee the lending activities conducted by the bank including commercial, residential and consumer lending operations as well as leading the development of lending strategies, practices, policies, and objectives. In administering the bank's loan portfolio, Mr. Huber will continue to manage the mix of loans, loan yields and credit exposure to maximize profitability and minimize losses. Tweet this 

Michael G. Smelko has been promoted to Executive Vice President in his position of Chief Credit Officer of Northwest Savings Bank. With his promotion, Mr. Smelko will continue to supervise the Credit Administration Division, which includes the Loan Review and Loss Mitigation Departments, and to provide active oversight of the bank's credit policies and credit position. He is responsible for the ongoing review of the credit quality of the bank's loan portfolio including the risk ratings assigned to individual credits. 
Share:  Michael G. Smelko has been promoted to Executive Vice President in his position of Chief Credit Officer of <span class="company">Northwest Savings Bank</span>. With his promotion, Mr. Smelko will continue to supervise the Credit Administration Division, which includes the Loan Review and Loss Mitigation Departments, and to provide active oversight of the bank's credit policies and credit position. He is responsible for the ongoing review of the credit quality of the bank's loan portfolio including the risk ratings assigned to individual credits. Tweet this 

CPEX Pharmaceuticals, Inc (NASDAQ: CPEX) today announced that it has filed preliminary proxy materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission for its 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and nominated Robert Forrester, a highly qualified independent director candidate, for election to the Board at the meeting. Mr. Forrester is being nominated for the Board seat currently held by Miguel Fernandez, who is retiring at the end of his current term which expires at the meeting. The Board unanimously recommends that, upon receipt of the Company's definitive proxy statement and WHITE proxy card, stockholders vote FOR the Company's nominee. 
Share:  CPEX Pharmaceuticals, Inc (NASDAQ: CPEX) today announced that it has filed preliminary proxy materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission for its 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and nominated Robert Forrester, a highly qualified independent director candidate, for election to the Board at the meeting. Mr. Forrester is being nominated for the Board seat currently held by Miguel Fernandez, who is retiring at the end of his current term which expires at the meeting. The Board unanimously recommends that, upon receipt of the Company's definitive proxy statement and WHITE proxy card, stockholders vote FOR the Company's nominee. Tweet this 

The Board of Directors of Southside Bancshares, Inc (Nasdaq: SBSI), parent company of Southside Bank, declared a 5% common stock dividend payable to common stock shareholders of record , 2010 . The stock dividend is scheduled for payment on , 2010 . Southside Bancshares, Inc (the "Company") is a bank holding company with approximately $3.1 billion in assets that owns 100% of Southside Bank. 
Share:  The Board of Directors of Southside Bancshares, Inc (Nasdaq: SBSI), parent company of <span class="company">Southside Bank</span>, declared a 5% common stock dividend payable to common stock shareholders of record , 2010 . The stock dividend is scheduled for payment on , 2010 . Southside Bancshares, Inc (the "Company") is a bank holding company with approximately $3.1 billion in assets that owns 100% of <span class="company">Southside Bank</span>. Tweet this 

In addition, E*TRADE will be a sponsor of Enterprise's fall 2010 fund raising events, which include the Gotham City Gala in New York City , the Soiree by the Bay in San Francisco and the Southland Social in Los Angeles ."Enterprise is proud to collaborate with E*TRADE to increase housing and other opportunities for families with low and moderate incomes," said Doris W. Koo. , president and CEO, Enterprise Community Partners. "With the generous support of E*TRADE, Enterprise will be able to implement programs that will help families get back into homes they can afford. 
Share:  In addition, <span class="company">E*TRADE</span> will be a sponsor of Enterprise's fall 2010 fund raising events, which include the Gotham City Gala in New York City , the Soiree by the Bay in San Francisco and the Southland Social in Los Angeles ."Enterprise is proud to collaborate with <span class="company">E*TRADE</span> to increase housing and other opportunities for families with low and moderate incomes," said Doris W. Koo. , president and CEO, Enterprise Community Partners. "With the generous support of <span class="company">E*TRADE</span>, Enterprise will be able to implement programs that will help families get back into homes they can afford. Tweet this 

Bank of America today announced it will match funds generated through its world renowned Chicago based running events – Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle and Bank of America Chicago Marathon – to launch a local youth fitness initiative in its continued support of after school programs. In an event held today at Navy Pier, David Sontag , regional managing director, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Management, announced a total donation of $324,000 will be split among four local organizations: ChicagoRun, Girls on the Run, MGR Foundation and Special Children's Charities/Special Olympics Chicago.http://www.newscom.com/cgi bin/prnh/20050720/CLW086LOGO b) . 
Share:  <span class="company">Bank of America</span> today announced it will match funds generated through its world renowned Chicago based running events – <span class="company">Bank of America</span> Shamrock Shuffle and <span class="company">Bank of America</span> Chicago Marathon – to launch a local youth fitness initiative in its continued support of after school programs. In an event held today at Navy Pier, David Sontag , regional managing director, <span class="company">Bank of America</span> Merrill Lynch Global Management, announced a total donation of $324,000 will be split among four local organizations: ChicagoRun, Girls on the Run, MGR Foundation and Special Children's Charities/Special Olympics Chicago.http://www.newscom.com/cgi bin/prnh/20050720/CLW086LOGO b) . Tweet this 

Citizens Republic Bancorp, Inc (Nasdaq: CRBC) announced today that it has received approval from NASDAQ to transfer its common stock listing from the NASDAQ Global Select Market to the NASDAQ Capital Market effective , 2010 . As a result of this transfer, the Corporation will have until , 2010 to regain compliance with NASDAQ's $1.00 minimum closing bid price requirement for continued listing. To regain compliance, the closing bid price of the Corporation's common stock must meet or exceed $1.00 per share for at least ten consecutive business days. 
Share:  <span class="company">Citizens</span> Republic Bancorp, Inc (Nasdaq: CRBC) announced today that it has received approval from NASDAQ to transfer its common stock listing from the NASDAQ Global Select Market to the NASDAQ Capital Market effective , 2010 . As a result of this transfer, the Corporation will have until , 2010 to regain compliance with NASDAQ's $1.00 minimum closing bid price requirement for continued listing. To regain compliance, the closing bid price of the Corporation's common stock must meet or exceed $1.00 per share for at least ten consecutive business days. Tweet this 

As an integrated bank, Credit Suisse offers clients its combined expertise in the areas of private banking, investment banking and asset management. Credit Suisse provides advisory services, comprehensive solutions and innovative products to companies, institutional clients and high net worth private clients globally, as well as to retail clients in Switzerland . Credit Suisse is headquartered in Zurich and operates in over 50 countries worldwide. 
Share:  As an integrated bank, <span class="company">Credit Suisse</span> offers clients its combined expertise in the areas of private banking, investment banking and asset management. <span class="company">Credit Suisse</span> provides advisory services, comprehensive solutions and innovative products to companies, institutional clients and high net worth private clients globally, as well as to retail clients in Switzerland . <span class="company">Credit Suisse</span> is headquartered in Zurich and operates in over 50 countries worldwide. Tweet this