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🔒 How to Protect Your Business Against Account Takeover (ATO) Fraud 🔒

Account Takeover (ATO) fraud is rising and poses a significant threat to unauthorized electronic transactions draining your accounts. Staying vigilant and employing robust strategies to safeguard your financial assets is crucial.

Don't let your business fall victim to cybercriminals. Learn how to implement effective security measures to protect your financial transactions with our latest article. https://bit.ly/2VKJ1q9

Pleased to welcome Christopher Hague to Banc of California as he joins us as EVP, Head of Specialty Finance. Formerly Group Head for the Lender Finance Group at PacWest, Chris brings 25 years of extensive experience and will be based in our Chicago location.

As we enjoy this long weekend, let's take a moment to honor the hard work and dedication of workers across the nation. Whether you're spending the day relaxing with family and friends or reflecting on the achievements of the labor movement, remember that every job contributes to the strength and prosperity of our communities.

Happy Labor Day! 🌟💪

Congratulations to all the inspiring entrepreneurs recognized at the Pacific Coast Business Times Spirit of Small Business Awards! 🌟 Your dedication and innovation drive the Central Coast forward.

We're proud to see our local community and its small businesses thrive, supported by our incredible team members who make success possible. Here's to continued growth, bold ideas and the entrepreneurial spirit that powers the region.

Andrew Boogusch | Michelle Coberly | Aaron Podell | Tom Strait

Lead your industry with a tailored banking solution.

With Cybersecurity Awareness Month in full swing, it’s crucial to be able to identify the warning signs of a attack.

Scammers will use every trick in the book to get you to reveal bank account numbers, personal information, and more.

Can you spot the warning signs of a phishing attack?

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Business Email Compromise (BEC) Business Email Compromise (BEC) is an insidious, increasingly common scam. Learn more about how your business can stay protected.

A fearless group of team members took part in the 30th anniversary of the Ketchum-Downtown YMCA Stair Climb for Los Angeles. They conquered a 75-story climb, scaling the U.S. Bank Tower's 1,664 steps.

This event raised over $650k to support Ketchum-Downtown YMCA's local community outreach programs. !

Banc of California Unveils a $4.1 Billion Plan to Benefit the Communities We Serve.

has announced an expansive $4.1 billion, three-year Community Benefits Plan in connection with our transformational merger with Pacific Western Bank. This plan was developed in collaboration with community stakeholders, including Rise Economy, with the goal of improving the lives of low-income and communities and making a meaningful and positive impact in the areas served by the combined institution. !

The plan will become effective only upon consummation of the proposed merger, which remains subject to satisfaction of closing conditions, including receipt of required stockholder and regulatory approvals and the concurrent closing of a $400 million equity capital raise.

Click the link to read the full release including important disclaimers.
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Banc of California and Rise Economy Announce $4.1 Billion Community Benefits Plan Banc of California, N.A. (“Banc of California”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC) and Rise Economy announced today a $4.1 billion, three-year Community Benefits Plan (the “Plan”). Banc of California and Rise Economy (formerly the California Reinvestment Coal...

Banc of California is honored to receive the 2023 Project Access Keys to Success Corporate Partner of the Year award at this year's Keys to Success Celebration.

To support Project Access's mission of providing resources and employee services to residents in affordable housing communities, Banc of California has adopted multiple community resource centers to provide financial education information and training to youth and adult residents.

Support this incredible organization and join us at the Keys to Success Celebration: https://bit.ly/3PSzHvH

In today's ever-growing threat of ransomware attacks, , and , safeguarding your business is crucial. Banc of California is committed to your business's success and helping to protect what you've built.

Check out our 2023 Banc On It! series of articles on topics that are important for all .

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You Can Banc On It! A Guide to Our Fraud Awareness Series Our “You Can Banc On It. Questions We Never Ask” series helps businesses raise their awareness of cybercrime and improve their cyber defenses.

Our relationship focus means we partner with our clients every step of the way, creating to help them accomplish their goals.

That’s the Banc of California Difference.

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We are excited to announce Debora Vrana has joined the Bank in the newly created role of Executive Vice President and Chief Communication Officer.

In this position, Ms. Vrana will lead an experienced team responsible for advancing the Bank's brand and developing and implementing marketing and communications strategies to drive business growth, as well as employee and customer engagement.

Welcome to the BANC, Debora!

Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/3rgrg3R

Our IDEA Council recently held a Working Parents luncheon and book exchange where team members shared tips on managing work and family life balance in a supportive environment and learned the benefits of the Bank’s Dependent Care Assistance Plan.

The IDEA Council at Banc of California supports our team members, enhances , and contributes to personal growth in the work environment.

Banc of California is excited to team up with Republic Urban Properties and offer a tailored lending solution to support our client's mission of promoting sustainable developments and investing in a vision for a thriving community.

Republic Urban Properties Privately owned, full-service real estate investment, management and development enterprise.

Banc of California proudly supports the Walk With Sally organization and its commitment to the overall well-being of children impacted by a loved one's cancer. The White Light White Night event was a memorable evening filled with joy and support, raising awareness for an incredible cause.

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Legal Department team members were excited to team up with the Orangewood Foundation and support their front-line, first point-of-contact center for transitional aged youth facing food insecurity.

The Legal Team put their culinary skills to work in preparing and serving a delicious hot meal to Orangewood’s foster and community youth.

We put the spotlight on one of our clients as they shared their success story with us. Stay tuned to hear their inspirational story and how they make a difference for their clients.

Congratulations to the college students who successfully completed our 2023 Summer Internship Program at our Headquarters in Santa Ana, CA!

Over the past nine weeks, students had the unique opportunity to gain practical experience and direct exposure to real-world challenges and solutions in the Industry.

Our experienced Entertainment Banking team can help greenlight your project by leveraging their deep industry knowledge to create custom .

That’s the Banc of California Difference.

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With ransomware, phishing, and continually on the rise, businesses need all the resources and support they can get to avoid . Banc of California is committed to your business's success and to helping protect what you've built.

Check out our 2023 Banc On It! series of articles on cybersecurity topics that are important for all .

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Do you know the worst thing you can say to a scammer when they’re trying to get you on the hook?

Read our latest fraud prevention article from our Banc On It series to learn what that is, and other things you can do or say to avoid getting scammed.

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With extensive experience serving law firm clients, Banc of California understands that what matters most is exceptional service, experienced professionals and a complete array of services you can count on when you need them.

That’s the Banc of California Difference.

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As California's premier relationship-focused business bank our commitment to exceptional service ensures and their visions are supported along their path to financial success.

Learn why we're the partner you need for the life of your business.

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If your company doesn’t regularly install security updates on its computers, you’re putting your network at risk of experiencing a cyberattack or malware.

Learn what you need to do to protect your network and your .

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If your business isn’t using some form of two-factor authentication to log in to your network, the company is at risk.

Learn what 2FA is, how it works, and how it protects your business.

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Banc of California and PacWest Bancorp announce transformational merger.

The combination will create the premier California relationship-focused business bank and is expected to close in late 2023 or early 2024 subject to closing conditions.

Read the full press release including important disclaimers here. https://bit.ly/3Yo2HhT

Have you strategically changed your passwords in the past three months? Are they all longer than 15 characters? If you answered no, you’re at a higher risk of having your passwords compromised by hackers.

Learn more about password security and why it must be a priority for protecting your business. https://bit.ly/3JKjhSX