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CASE STUDY

When the last bank leaves town

The “new normal” of fewer branches inevitably brings added cost and inconvenience for the customer. This was certainly the case for Sharon Bain, when she opened a bank account for her 14-year-old son, Jayden*.

Opening a first account is a rite of passage, and after lengthy research Sharon and Jayden opted for a St.George Youth Saver, one of the few accounts

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