Columbia Banking System: The new Heavyweight of the US West Coast

Columbia Banking System is the parent company of Columbia Bank, a regional bank focused in the Northwest region of the USA. Following its merger with Umpqua Holdings in 2023, the institution has become one of the larger players among regional banks on the US West Coast. Columbia serves both private and business clients with traditional banking services such as loans, deposit products, and wealth management. The emphasis is on stable customer relationships in the middle market, with commercial real estate also playing an important role. Like many...