Safra National Bank of New York

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Safra National Bank of New York
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Type Corporation
Founded 1982
Headquarters New York, USA
Key people Joseph Safra (Chairman)
Industry Banking
Employees 400
Slogan " If you choose to sail upon the seas of banking, build your bank as you would your boat, with the strength to sail safely through any storm. Jacob Safra"
Website www.safrabank.com


Safra National Bank of New York is a full-service commercial banking institution engaged in international banking operations, as well as domestic business activities emphasizing short and intermediate term financing for business ventures in industry and trade. SNBNY is a part of the Safra Group of financial institutions.

The Bank serves high-net-worth individuals, large businesses, and international corporations through branches in New York and Miami, and representative offices in Argentina, Chile, Mexico, and Uruguay. In addition to wealth management, the bank also performs brokerage services, bond trading, lease financing, and correspondent banking.

Safra National Bank of New York is affiliated with Banco Safra S.A., one of the largest private banks in Brazil with approximately 100 branches throughout the world. The bank has a worldwide network of resources and products made available by the Safra Group of banks and financial institutions.

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Throughout its history, SNBNY has maintained a considerably high managed growth, while ranking as one of the soundest banks in the country. SNBNY was named among the top 20 banks in Crain's New York Business' list of the New York area's largest banks ranked by holding company assets and has earned three stars, the highest ranking from Veribanc, an independent firm that evaluates the soundness and safety of banks.

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