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The '''Bank of Jamésie''' is a {{wpl|bank}} founded and based in the [[Rhodesian Overseas Territory]] of [[Jamésie]]. It is the second-largest bank in the territory with 44 percent of the {{wpl|market share}}. The Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of the [[Cameron Bank|Cameron Corporation]] and is one of four licensed banks in Jamésie. Bank of Jamésie offers full {{wpl|commercial banking|commercial}} and {{wpl|retail banking}} services on Jamésie and the Salomon Islands. The Bank has total of 5 locations, 3 branches and 15 ATMs in Jamésie, X branches and XX ATMs in Belle Isle, and 2 branches and 10 ATMs on the Salomon Islands.
The '''Bank of Jamésie''' is a {{wpl|bank}} founded and based in the [[Rhodesian Overseas Territory]] of [[Jamésie]]. It is the second-largest bank in the territory with 44 percent of the {{wpl|market share}}. The Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of the [[Bank of Bethlehem]] and is one of four licensed banks in Jamésie. Bank of Jamésie offers full {{wpl|commercial banking|commercial}} and {{wpl|retail banking}} services on Jamésie and the Rhodesian Virgin Islands. The Bank has total of 5 locations, 3 branches and 15 ATMs in Jamésie and 2 branches and 10 ATMs on the Rhodesian Virgin Islands.
==History==
==History==
Eric Bennett and a group of local merchants founded the Bank of Jamésie in 1985, as a second bank to compete with [[Ruffer]]. The Bank took over a branch that Greystone Bank had established on the island in 1981 after it became a Rhodesian territory.
Eric Bennett and a group of local merchants founded the Bank of Jamésie in 1985, as a second bank to compete with [[Ruffer]]. The Bank took over a branch that [[Greystone Bank]] had established on the island in 1981 after it became a Rhodesian territory.


In 1999, Bennett through his company, [[Bennett Financial Group]] acquired a 45.9% stake in the bank before formally taking full ownership a year later. It was run by Bennett till 2011 when he arrest for his part in the governmental corruption scandal.
In 1999, Bennett through his company, [[Bennett Financial Group]] acquired a 45.9% stake in the bank before formally taking full ownership a year later. It was run by Bennett till 2011 when he arrest for his part in the governmental corruption scandal.
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After Bennett's arrest and a {{wpl|bank run}} accured, after an accidental release of a letter sent from [[Governor of Jamésie|Governor]] [[Nancy Chen Kelly]] to the [[Reserve Bank of Rhodesia]] (RBOR) outlining her concerns with Bank of Jamésie. Depositors, fearing the worst, withdrew about 20% of deposits from the bank. Which lead the RBOR to place Bank of Jamésie into {{wpl|conservatorship}} in June 2011.
After Bennett's arrest and a {{wpl|bank run}} accured, after an accidental release of a letter sent from [[Governor of Jamésie|Governor]] [[Nancy Chen Kelly]] to the [[Reserve Bank of Rhodesia]] (RBOR) outlining her concerns with Bank of Jamésie. Depositors, fearing the worst, withdrew about 20% of deposits from the bank. Which lead the RBOR to place Bank of Jamésie into {{wpl|conservatorship}} in June 2011.


After 2 years under conservatorship, the RBOR put the Bank of Jamésie and its assets up for auction. The Bank was sold to the [[Cameron Bank|Cameron Corporation]] for R$13.5 million. After which it became known as, "Bank of Jamésie, a division of Cameron Bank” with little to no change or layoffs. Following Cameron’s takeover they announced the appointment of Trevor Kingston, a Vice President at [[Bank of Kingston]], as the new President and CEO. He’s the banks first permanent President and CEO since conservatorship.
After 2 years under conservatorship, the RBOR put the Bank of Jamésie and its assets up for auction. The Bank was acquired by the [[Bank of Bethlehem]] for R$13.5 million. After which it became known as, "Bank of Jamésie, a division of Bank of Bethlehem” with little to no change or layoffs. Following BoB’s takeover, they announced the appointment of Patrick Dunk, a Vice President at [[Bank of Kingston]], as the new President and CEO. He’s the banks first permanent President and CEO since conservatorship.
 
In April 2019, Bank of Jamésie acquired '''Workers Savings & Loan Bank''', which was based on the Rhodesian Virgin Islands, for R$58 million. Workers Savings & Loan Bank name was retired and the bank was rebranded once it fully integrated into Bank of Jamésie in November 2019.  


In April 2019 Bank of Jamésie acquired National Bank, which was based on the Salomon Islands, for R$58 million. National Bank will rebrand to Bank of Jamésie before the end of 2019. Till then it will continue to operate as National Bank.
==Operations==
==Operations==
In addition to offering full commercial and retail banking services, Bank of Jamésie also provides securities and advisory services through its Island Advisors, a registered Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Advisor.
In addition to offering full commercial and retail banking services, Bank of Jamésie also provides securities and advisory services through its Island Advisors, a registered Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Advisor.

Latest revision as of 16:09, 14 August 2021

Bank of Jamésie
Subsidiary
IndustryFinance
Founded1985; 39 years ago (1985)
Headquarters,
Area served
Jamésie
Rhodesian Virgin Islands
Key people
Patrick Dunk
(President and CEO)
ProductsFinancial services
ParentBank of Bethlehem
Websitebankofjamesie.com.rh

The Bank of Jamésie is a bank founded and based in the Rhodesian Overseas Territory of Jamésie. It is the second-largest bank in the territory with 44 percent of the market share. The Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank of Bethlehem and is one of four licensed banks in Jamésie. Bank of Jamésie offers full commercial and retail banking services on Jamésie and the Rhodesian Virgin Islands. The Bank has total of 5 locations, 3 branches and 15 ATMs in Jamésie and 2 branches and 10 ATMs on the Rhodesian Virgin Islands.

History

Eric Bennett and a group of local merchants founded the Bank of Jamésie in 1985, as a second bank to compete with Ruffer. The Bank took over a branch that Greystone Bank had established on the island in 1981 after it became a Rhodesian territory.

In 1999, Bennett through his company, Bennett Financial Group acquired a 45.9% stake in the bank before formally taking full ownership a year later. It was run by Bennett till 2011 when he arrest for his part in the governmental corruption scandal.

After Bennett's arrest and a bank run accured, after an accidental release of a letter sent from Governor Nancy Chen Kelly to the Reserve Bank of Rhodesia (RBOR) outlining her concerns with Bank of Jamésie. Depositors, fearing the worst, withdrew about 20% of deposits from the bank. Which lead the RBOR to place Bank of Jamésie into conservatorship in June 2011.

After 2 years under conservatorship, the RBOR put the Bank of Jamésie and its assets up for auction. The Bank was acquired by the Bank of Bethlehem for R$13.5 million. After which it became known as, "Bank of Jamésie, a division of Bank of Bethlehem” with little to no change or layoffs. Following BoB’s takeover, they announced the appointment of Patrick Dunk, a Vice President at Bank of Kingston, as the new President and CEO. He’s the banks first permanent President and CEO since conservatorship.

In April 2019, Bank of Jamésie acquired Workers Savings & Loan Bank, which was based on the Rhodesian Virgin Islands, for R$58 million. Workers Savings & Loan Bank name was retired and the bank was rebranded once it fully integrated into Bank of Jamésie in November 2019.

Operations

In addition to offering full commercial and retail banking services, Bank of Jamésie also provides securities and advisory services through its Island Advisors, a registered Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Advisor.