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Posted: March 21, 2025
North Easton Savings Bank named America’s Best Regional Bank
Easton, MA North Easton Savings Bank was named to Newsweek’s 2025 list of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions.
The award acknowledges North Easton Savings Bank’s proven track record of growing the community through fair banking practices, financial advising, and local philanthropy.
Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized top regional banks and credit unions in the United States, by conducting a large-scale study based on the analysis of over 9,000 institutions, more than 70,000 customer surveys, and millions of social media reviews.
This most recent award comes following several other national and regional honors. North Easton Savings Bank was named to the USA Today Top Work Place for 2024, The Boston Globe Top Place to Work in 2024, and received the Boston Business Journal 2024 Corporate Citizenship Award.
“We are grateful to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for 2025,” said Rich Spencer, president and CEO of North Easton Savings Bank. “This accolade is a testament to our unwavering commitment to our community and customers. It is an acknowledgement that motivates us to continue our mission of supporting and uplifting our community, ensuring we remain a trusted financial partner for many years to come.”
“Regional banks and credit unions are the financial backbone of communities nationwide as they support small businesses, fund local projects and ensure easy access to essential banking services,” said Nancy Cooper, Newsweek’s Global editor in chief. “We are proud to highlight companies that utilize a community- and customer-centric approach to make a big financial impact in their neighborhoods.”
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