In the News

Los Angeles Business Journal, 09/10/2007 -- "'There is no credit crunch or liquidity crisis at City National Bank,' said Russell Goldsmith, chairman and chief executive."

Euromoney, 01/2007 -- City National Bank has been recognized for its achievements in several categories, including Best Private Banking Services Overall, Equity Portfolio Management, Fixed Income Portfolio Management and Trust Services.

Euromoney, 01/2007 -- City National Bank has been recognized by its peers as the #1 U.S. provider and the 11th globally of specialized services for artists and entertainers.

Financial Times, 08/06/2006 -- "Hollywood's private bank sets its sights on the east coast media industry, says Kathryn Tully."

Los Angeles Business Journal, 05/12/2003 -- "City National is now the largest independent bank in Los Angeles, where it has been doing business for half a century -- no small feat in a town where areers can be marked in days, rather than decades."

Los Angeles Times, 01/21/2004 -- "Although institutions such as Bank of America and San Francisco-based Wells Fargo & Co. boast ledgers full of loans to small businesses -- and take pride in catering to these firms -- City National and its breed may simply be a better fit for the little guy."

Forbes, 2002 -- "Russell Goldsmith has been CEO of City National (CYN) for 7 years. Mr. Goldsmith has been with the company for 7 years. The 52 year old executive ranks 37 within the Banking industry on this year's list."

Forbes, 2003 -- Super Rank: 460.

Variety, 07/15/2002 -- "City National Corp., long a dominant player in the well-heeled Hollywood bracket, has $18.8 billion of assets under management or administration. Execs describe that asset level as the 'sweet spot' between micro firms and Citigroup-type behemoths."

U.S. Banker, 05/2002 -- City National Bank, No. 16.