Midland Bank biggest bank in the world, the building is currently (2015) under development as a hotel. HSBC UK swift code (all offices in the United Kingdom) being "MIDLGB22" reflects its past as the Midland Bank. The Midland Bank was famous for its golden griffin logo, surrounded by golden coins originally introduced in 1965 on a black, then later blue background, and for its slogan "the listening bank," written by the advertising executive Rod Allen. Advertisements for the bank appeared in the popular computer game "Theme Park". The Midland Bank still traded as Midland Bank, but using the HSBC logo from 1997,
The Elgin State Bank The Elgin State Bank Elgin State Bank was a bank headquartered in Elgin, Illinois. In 2011, the bank was acquired by Wintrust Financial for $13.75 million in cash and stock and its branches were re-branded as St. Charles Bank & Trust Company. The bank had 3 branches, all of which were in Elgin, Illinois. The bank was founded in 1964. On September 9, 2010, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued an order against the bank, citing "unsafe or unsound banking practices". In 2011, the bank was acquired by Wintrust Financial for $13.75 million in cash and stock and its branches