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*PCBC is the largest bank in [[Perplex City]]. | *PCBC is the largest bank in [[Perplex City]]. | ||
*The advertising campaign in the [[Perplex City Sentinel]] claims it is the | *The advertising campaign in the [[Perplex City Sentinel]] claims it is the world's smartest bank. | ||
*Has many branches throughout the City. | *Has many branches throughout the City. | ||
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*Main branch is on [[Caldera Street]] to serve the burgeoning East [[Old Town]]. | *Main branch is on [[Caldera Street]] to serve the burgeoning East [[Old Town]]. | ||
*[[Jonathan Smart]] | *[[Jonathan Smart]] stepped down from his position as CEO in the Fall of 2005. | ||
**He | **He remains on the Board of directors indefinitely | ||
**[[Walter Cove-Houghton]] | **[[Walter Cove-Houghton]] took over for [[Jonathan Smart|Smart]] as CEO. | ||
**There is some skepticism, however, as to [[Walter Cove-Houghton|Cove-Houghton's]] abilities. | **There is some skepticism, however, as to [[Walter Cove-Houghton|Cove-Houghton's]] abilities. | ||
*In late August, PCBC announced a buyout of [[Fivebridge | *In late August, PCBC announced a buyout of [[Fivebridge and Remton Consolidated Bank]] | ||
**This matter did leave some loose ends, which were brushed aside by eager PCBC executives. | **This matter did leave some loose ends, which were brushed aside by eager PCBC executives. | ||
**Apparently the research data submitted to the [[Perplex City Council]] did not encompass a wide enough spectrum of data. | **Apparently the research data submitted to the [[Perplex City Council]] did not encompass a wide enough spectrum of data. | ||
**In susequent weeks, the Council has considered denying the buyout at all, stating the bank's disarray after the tragic murder of a single consulting economist proves that the bank's research was shoddy and incomplete. | **In susequent weeks, the Council has considered denying the buyout at all, stating the bank's disarray after the tragic murder of a single consulting economist proves that the bank's research was shoddy and incomplete. | ||
[[Image:Pcbctower.jpg|right|PCBC Tower]] | |||
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==Employees== | ==Employees== | ||
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*[[Jonathan Smart]] Former CEO; retired in Fall, '05 | *[[Jonathan Smart]] Former CEO; retired in Fall, '05 | ||
*[[Monica Grand]] Consulting Economist | *[[Monica Grand]] Consulting Economist | ||
*[[Arno Guthrie]], analyst | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
*Perplex City Sentinel Articles: | *Perplex City Sentinel Articles: | ||
**article, 28-MAR-05 "[[PCBC]] Exec to Retire" | **article, 28-MAR-05 "[[PCBC]] Exec to Retire" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/03/pcbc_exec_to_re.html}} | ||
**article, 09-JUN-05 "[[PCBC]] Heir-Apparent for CEO Post Chosen" | **article, 09-JUN-05 "[[PCBC]] Heir-Apparent for CEO Post Chosen" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/06/pcbc_heirappare.html}} | ||
**article, 28-JUL-05 "[[PCBC]] Heir Questioned" | **article, 28-JUL-05 "[[PCBC]] Heir Questioned" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/07/pcbc_heir_quest.html}} | ||
**more news in brief, 29-AUG-05 "[[PCBC]] Takeover Plans" | **more news in brief, 29-AUG-05 "[[PCBC]] Takeover Plans" | ||
**article, 08-SEP-05 "[[PCBC|Bank]] Deal Questioned" | **article, 08-SEP-05 "[[PCBC|Bank]] Deal Questioned" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/bank_merger_que.html}} | ||
**article, 19-SEP-05 "[[PCBC]] [[Monica Grand|Economist]] Found Murdered in [[Ascendancy Point|Point]] Dwelling" | **article, 19-SEP-05 "[[PCBC]] [[Monica Grand|Economist]] Found Murdered in [[Ascendancy Point|Point]] Dwelling" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/09/pcbc_economist.html}} | ||
**article, 19-DEC-05 "[[Monica Grand|Advisor]]'s [http://www.perplexcitybankingcorporation.com/advisor/ Death] Throws [[PCBC]] [[Fivebridge | **article, 19-DEC-05 "[[Monica Grand|Advisor]]'s [http://www.perplexcitybankingcorporation.com/advisor/ Death] Throws [[PCBC]] [[Fivebridge and Remton Consolidated Bank|Deal]] into Deep Water" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/12/advisors_death.html}} | ||
**feature, 23-DEC-05 "Year in Review: Newsmakers of 268" | **feature, 23-DEC-05 "Year in Review: Newsmakers of 268" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2005/12/year_in_review.html}} | ||
**article, 27-APR-06 "[[PCBC]] [[Walter Cove-Houghton|CEO]] to Resign Amid [[Jonathan Smart|Board]] [[Cory Clary|Strife]]" {{WaybackS1|www.perplexcitysentinel.com/archives/2006/04/pcbc_ceo_to_res.html}} | |||
Latest revision as of 16:42, 29 June 2007
Website: http://perplexcitybankingcorporation.com/
General
- PCBC is the largest bank in Perplex City.
- The advertising campaign in the Perplex City Sentinel claims it is the world's smartest bank.
- Has many branches throughout the City.
- Main office is based at the PCBC Tower on Ascendancy Way, overlooking Auger Park.
- Main branch is on Caldera Street to serve the burgeoning East Old Town.
- Jonathan Smart stepped down from his position as CEO in the Fall of 2005.
- He remains on the Board of directors indefinitely
- Walter Cove-Houghton took over for Smart as CEO.
- There is some skepticism, however, as to Cove-Houghton's abilities.
- In late August, PCBC announced a buyout of Fivebridge and Remton Consolidated Bank
- This matter did leave some loose ends, which were brushed aside by eager PCBC executives.
- Apparently the research data submitted to the Perplex City Council did not encompass a wide enough spectrum of data.
- In susequent weeks, the Council has considered denying the buyout at all, stating the bank's disarray after the tragic murder of a single consulting economist proves that the bank's research was shoddy and incomplete.
Employees
- Walter Cove-Houghton CEO
- Trip Scott COO
- Cory Clary Spokesman
- Jonathan Smart Former CEO; retired in Fall, '05
- Monica Grand Consulting Economist
- Arno Guthrie, analyst
References
- Perplex City Sentinel Articles:
- article, 28-MAR-05 "PCBC Exec to Retire" link
- article, 09-JUN-05 "PCBC Heir-Apparent for CEO Post Chosen" link
- article, 28-JUL-05 "PCBC Heir Questioned" link
- more news in brief, 29-AUG-05 "PCBC Takeover Plans"
- article, 08-SEP-05 "Bank Deal Questioned" link
- article, 19-SEP-05 "PCBC Economist Found Murdered in Point Dwelling" link
- article, 19-DEC-05 "Advisor's Death Throws PCBC Deal into Deep Water" link
- feature, 23-DEC-05 "Year in Review: Newsmakers of 268" link
- article, 27-APR-06 "PCBC CEO to Resign Amid Board Strife" link
