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The AIB Bank GB & NI division, with total assets of €15.1 billion, operates in two distinct markets, [[Great Britain]] and Northern Ireland, with different economies and operating environments. AIB Group (UK) p.l.c., registered in the [[United Kingdom|UK]] and regulated by the [[Financial Services Authority]], operates as the legal entity for the division.
In thisthe Northern Ireland market, the division operates under the trading name First Trust Bank from 57 full service branches throughout Northernthe Irelandprovince. The First Trust Bank Head Office is located in [[Belfast]], together with the Branch Services Centre. A full service is offered to business and personal customers, across the range of customer segments, including personal customers, small and medium sized enterprises, and the corporate sector. Specialist services, including mortgages, credit cards, invoice discounting and asset finance are based in Belfast and delivered throughout the division. First Trust Independent Financial Services provides sales and advice on regulated products and services, including protection, investment and pension requirements to the whole of the division. ▼==Great Britain==
In this market, the division operates under the trading name Allied Irish Bank (GB) from 32 full service branches and 12 business development offices. The Divisional Head Office is located in [[Uxbridge]], in west [[London]], with significant back office processing undertaken at a Branch Services Centre in [[Belfast]]. A full service is offered to business and personal customers, although there is a clear focus on relationship banking in the midcorporate business sector, owner managed businesses, professionals, and high net worth individuals. Corporate Banking services are offered from London, [[Birmingham]], and [[Manchester]], with particular expertise in the commercial property, education, health and charity sectors. In 2005, for the sixth consecutive time, Allied Irish Bank (GB) won the title of "Britain's Best Business Bank" from the Forum of Private Business, being ranked top for customer service and maintaining its lead over other major banks.
==Northern Ireland==
▲In this market, the division operates under the trading name First Trust Bank from 57 full service branches throughout Northern Ireland. The First Trust Bank Head Office is located in [[Belfast]], together with the Branch Services Centre. A full service is offered to business and personal customers, across the range of customer segments, including personal customers, small and medium sized enterprises, and the corporate sector. Specialist services, including mortgages, credit cards, invoice discounting and asset finance are based in Belfast and delivered throughout the division. First Trust Independent Financial Services provides sales and advice on regulated products and services, including protection, investment and pension requirements to the whole of the division.
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