Citizens Financial Group Touts Transaction-Driven 2026-27 Outlook as Commercial Bank Expands

Swimmer also described a shift in coverage strategy: Citizens has moved from a geographically oriented model toward an industry-focused approach, while expanding its middle-market presence into Florida, California, and New York City. He said the bank had previously been cautious about entering markets without a broader platform presence, but that hiring talent from First Republic in California and Florida, as well as building New York coverage through the Investors and HSBC branch acquisitions, gave the ban ...