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Banking Industry is continuously adopting digitization and new-age technologies around the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the banks to change their decision-making processes and focus on cost. This industry has eagerly adopted machine learning and artificial intelligence to cope up with the challenges it has experienced due to the ongoing pandemic. The first and foremost priority of banks is always customers. Banks are striving to improve the experience of their customers by bringing new innovations.

One thing which the pandemic has taught to every industry is the importance of technology. Now this industry is looking for ways to adopt new technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud computing. Customers across all industries want smooth experiences. The banking industry is of no exception. Best-in-class customer services and frictionless experiences are always the main priority of the banking sector.

Here are the top 20  leading companies in the bank diversified industry. Let’s take a look at how these companies are providing the best-in-class services to its customers:

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC)

Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) shares were trading down -1.02% at $24.37 at the time of writing on Tuesday. Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) share price went from a low point around $17.95 to briefly over $35.72 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $24.37. BAC market cap has remained high, hitting $210.18B at the time of writing, giving it a price-to-sales ratio of more than 3.

BAC has earlier introduced the Life Plan® to improve the experience e of its customers. This new initiative will give digital experience to clients through which clients can set and track near and long-term goals based on their life priorities, and better understand and act on steps toward achieving them. If we look at the recent analyst rating BAC, Deutsche Bank upgraded coverage on BAC shares with a Buy rating and a $28.69 price target, which implies room for 4.32% upside momentum this year.

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (NYSE: BBVA)

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (NYSE: BBVA) last closed at $2.83, in a 52-week range of $2.49 to $5.80. Analysts have a consensus price target of $2.94. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (BBVA) Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Talent & Culture Executive Rosilyn Houston has been named earlier to American Banker’s Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking list, marking the fifth consecutive year she has been recognized by the outlet.

Barclays PLC (NYSE: BCS)

Barclays PLC (NYSE: BCS) stock soar by 2.92% to $5.28. The most recent rating by Investec, on July 10, 2020, is at a Buy. Barclays PLC (BCS) has disclosed previously that during the next quarterly index rebalancing period, which will start after the close of business on Friday, October 9, 2020, there will be no changes to the constituents in the Index. BCS market capitalization has remained high, hitting $22.83 billion at the time of writing.

Bank of Montreal (NYSE: BMO)

Bank of Montreal (NYSE: BMO) shares headed rising, higher as much as 2.18%. The most recent rating by BofA Securities, on October 06, 2020, is at a Neutral. BMO has disclosed that it will implement a 1-for-20 reverse split of its MicroSectors™ U.S. Big Oil Index 3X Leveraged ETNs, anticipated to be effective as of October 12, 2020. The reverse split will be effective at the open of trading on October 12, 2020. NRGU will commence trading on the NYSE Arca on a reverse split-adjusted basis on October 12, 2020.

Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C)

Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) last closed at $44.41, in a 52-week range of $32.00 to $83.11. Analysts have a consensus price target of $67.48. Citigroup Inc. (C) has disclosed that it has it expelled a manager in its technology department after an investigation into his role as the operator of a popular website dedicated to the unfounded QAnon conspiracy theory. Citigroup Inc. has a trading volume of 29.43 million as compared to the average volume of 23.11 million.

Credit Suisse Group AG (NYSE: CS)

Credit Suisse Group AG (NYSE: CS) shares headed falling, lower as much as -0.19%. The most recent rating by Exane BNP Paribas, on September 03, 2020, is at an Outperform. Credit Suisse Group AG (CS) has earlier announced coupon payments for the various ETNs. The company revealed that for each ETN, the Current Yield equals the Coupon Amount, annualized and divided by the Closing Indicative Value.

East West Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: EWBC)

East West Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: EWBC) rose 0.45% after gaining more than $0.16 on Tuesday. East West Bancorp Inc. (EWBC) parent company of East West Bank, the financial bridge between the United States and Greater China, announced that it will share third-quarter 2020 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, October 22, 2020.

HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE: HSBC)

HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE: HSBC) last closed at $19.99, in a 52-week range of $17.95 to $39.69. Analysts have a consensus price target of $22.56. HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) part of HSBC Group, has provided $800,000 in grants to selected Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and nonprofits.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM)

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) shares headed falling, lower as much as -1.03%. The most recent rating by Deutsche Bank, on September 03, 2020, is at a Buy. JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) announced that it is adopting a financing commitment that is aligned to the goals of the Paris Agreement (Paris). As part of its strategy, the firm plans to help clients navigate the challenges and capitalize on the long-term economic and environmental benefits of transitioning to a low-carbon world.

NatWest Group plc (NYSE: NWG)

NatWest Group plc (NYSE: NWG) stock soar by 2.81% to $2.93. NatWest Group plc (NWG) Chief Executive Alison Rose said she was already thinking about how to prepare the state-baked lender for negative rates, although she still believed the monetary policy remained “hypothetical” for now.

Banco Santander S.A. (NYSE: SAN)

Banco Santander S.A. (NYSE: SAN) rose 3.16% after gaining more than $0.06 on Tuesday. Banco Santander S.A. (SAN) chairman Ana Botín said on Tuesday that there were tough times ahead as the world entered in the second wave of the novel coronavirus crisis – and that there could even be a third wave.

UBS Group AG (NYSE: UBS)

UBS Group AG (NYSE: UBS) shares headed rising, higher as much as 0.09%. The most recent rating by Berenberg, on May 04, 2020, is at a Hold. UBS Wealth Management USA revealed that three financial advisors have joined the firm in California. Henry Anthony (Tony) Hernandez and Robert Magallanes will be based in Irvine, Orange County, and Carl Nelson will be based in downtown Los Angeles.

The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE: BNS)

The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE: BNS) fall -0.05% after losing more than -$0.02 on Tuesday. The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE: BNS) share has fluctuated $31.94 from its 52-weeks low range and $58.22 from its 52-weeks high range. BNS has traded up 31.50% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -27.86% from its 52-weeks high. The Bank of Nova Scotia market capitalization has remained high, hitting $50.43 billion at the time of writing.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (NYSE: CM)

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (NYSE: CM) stock soar by 0.14% to $76.36. The most recent rating by Canaccord Genuity, on August 28, 2020, is at a Buy. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM) share price went from a low point around $46.45 to briefly over $87.62 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to $76.36. CM market cap has remained high, hitting $33.94 billion at the time of writing.

ING Groep N.V. (NYSE: ING)

ING Groep N.V. (NYSE: ING) stock soar by 1.89% to $7.54. The most recent rating by Credit Suisse, on September 08, 2020, is at an Outperform. ING Groep N.V. (ING) share has fluctuated $4.52 from its 52-weeks low range and $12.44 from its 52-weeks high range. ING has traded up 66.81% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -39.39% from its 52-weeks high. ING Groep N.V. market capitalization has remained high, hitting $28.76 billion at the time of writing.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: MUFG)

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: MUFG) fall -0.73% after losing more than -$0.03 on Tuesday. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (MUFG) share price went from a low point around $3.32 to briefly over $5.54 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to 4.08. MUFG market cap has remained high, hitting $53.89 billion at the time of writing.

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited (NYSE: NTB)

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited (NYSE: NTB) last closed at $24.81, in a 52-week range of $13.76 to $38.05. Analysts have a consensus price target of $29.17. The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited (NTB) has traded up 80.31% from its 52-weeks low and moved down -34.80% from its 52-weeks high. The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited market capitalization has remained high, hitting $1.22 billion at the time of writing.

Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE: RY)

Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE: RY) shares headed falling, lower as much as -0.18%. The most recent rating by Barclays, on August 19, 2020, is at an Overweight. Royal Bank of Canada (RY) share price went from a low point around $49.55 to briefly over $82.74 in the past 52 weeks, though shares have since pulled back to 71.87. RY market cap has remained high, hitting $101.74 billion at the time of writing.

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: SMFG)

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: SMFG) last closed at $5.69, in a 52-week range of $4.49 to $7.56. Analysts have a consensus price target of $9.26. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. (SMFG) market cap has remained high, hitting $38.15 billion at the time of writing.

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE: TD)

The Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE: TD) stock drop by -0.63% to $47.57. The most recent rating by BofA Securities, on October 06, 2020, is at an Underperform. The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD) has a total market capitalization of $84.81 billion at the time of writing.