Truist explores sale of specialty lender Afco Credit
FROM THE WIRE · AMERICANBANKER.COM
The potential divestiture comes as new CEO Mike Lyons seeks to get rid of non-core businesses while investing in the branch network, mobile banking and other operations tied to deposit-gathering.
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- 01Truist is reportedly exploring a sale of Afco Credit.
- 02New CEO Mike Lyons wants to shed non-core businesses.
- 03The bank will invest in its branch network, mobile banking and deposit-gathering operations.