1.   And it gained a license to operate a branch in Australia, allowing the company to expand beyond the capital limits of its subsidiary ING Mercantile Mutual Bank.

2.   A bank spokesman said marketing services by telephone, mail and other means to AAA members is a cheaper way to grow than by acquiring and operating new branches.

3.   A year ago, only four foreign banks operated branches in the Philippines.

4.   Dresdner secured a banking license in Australia this month and will operate branches in Sydney and Melbourne.

5.   First Interstate operates branches in Nevada.

6.   He owned and operated a branch of an insurance company and still runs two football camps in Texas.

7.   ISB is the holding company for Iberia Savings Bank, which operates fourteen branches in Louisiana.

8.   It operates branches in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, California and Utah.

9.   Last week, though, the Senate passed a bill allowing banks to operate branches in any state.

10.   Mahwah, New Jersey-based Hubco will operate the branches under their current name, Bank of the Hudson.