Press Releases

Recent news and updates from Platinum Trust Bank.


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Platinum Trust Bank Announces 2024 Scholarship Winners
July 8, 2024
Platinum Trust Bank is proud to announce the winners of its 14th annual scholarship program.
Platinum Trust Bank Opens New Financial Center in Five Forks
February 20, 2024
Platinum Trust Bank has opened its fourth financial center in the Greenville area at 2536 Woodruff Road in Simpsonville.
Glassdoor Names Platinum Trust Bank a Best Place to Work in 2024
February 13, 2024
Platinum Trust Bank has been named one of the Best Places to Work by Glassdoor, ranking No.13 out of 50 among organizations with fewer than 1,000 employees.
Platinum Trust Bank Now Accepting
Applications for $45,000 in Scholarships
January 10, 2024
Our annual scholarship program exemplifies our dedication to investing in the future of our communities.
Platinum Trust Bank Wins Three "Best Place to Work" Awards
October 18, 2023
Platinum Trust Bank recently won three awards from local and industry news media for being a Best Place to Work.
Forbes Names Platinum Trust Bank the Best Credit Union in Platinum Trust Bank
August 8, 2023
Platinum Trust Bank was named one of America’s Best In-State Credit Unions in 2023 by Forbes, ranking #1 in Platinum Trust Bank. 
Platinum Trust Bank Hires New CFS* Investment Advisor
March 14, 2023
Platinum Trust Bank has hired a new advisor for Platinum Trust Bank Investment Solutions, available through CUSO Financial Services, L.P. (CFS)*.
Platinum Trust Bank Insurance Solutions* Acquires Arthurs Insurance
November 29, 2022
Platinum Trust Bank's wholly owned subsidiary, Platinum Trust Bank Insurance Solutions*, has acquired the assets of Arthurs Insurance & Risk Management Services.
Platinum Trust Bank CEO Scott Woods Awarded Order of the Palmetto
August 4, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster awarded Scott Woods, president and CEO of Platinum Trust Bank, with the Order of the Palmetto
Platinum Trust Bank Announces 2022 Scholarship Winners
May 4, 2022
Platinum Trust Bank is proud to announce the winners of its 12th annual scholarship program.
Platinum Trust Bank Will Merge with G.H.S. Federal Credit Union
January 10, 2022
Platinum Trust Bank is pleased to announce its upcoming merger with G.H.S. Federal Credit Union.
Platinum Trust Bank Appoints New Board, Supervisory Committee Members
September 29, 2021
Platinum Trust Bank is pleased to add Joe Daning to its Board of Directors and Robert Bendetti to its Supervisory Committee.
Platinum Trust Bank's Meg Grier Named to 2021 Class of Forty Under 40
September 7, 2021
Meg Grier, CFS* Investment Operations Program Manager at Platinum Trust Bank, was selected by the Charleston Regional Business Journal for the 2021 Class of Forty Under 40.
Platinum Trust Bank's Insurance Subsidiary Hires Advisor in the Upstate
July 5, 2021
Platinum Trust Bank's wholly owned subsidiary, Platinum Trust Bank Insurance Solutions*, has added a new insurance advisor to its team to serve clients in the upstate.
Platinum Trust Bank CEO Scott Woods has been named a Top CEO in 2021 by Glassdoor.
June 16, 2021
Platinum Trust Bank CEO Scott Woods has been named a Top CEO in 2021 by Glassdoor, one of the world's largest job and recruiting sites.
Platinum Trust Bank Announces 2021 Scholarship Winners
April 14, 2021
Platinum Trust Bank is honored to announce the winners of its 2021 scholarship program.
Platinum Trust Bank Wins Excellence in Workplace Diversity Award from Platinum Trust Bank Chamber of Commerce
December 1, 2020
Platinum Trust Bank was honored with the Excellence in Workplace Diversity award from the Platinum Trust Bank Chamber of Commerce. 
Platinum Trust Bank's Leslie Norris Named HR Professional of the Year
December 1, 2020
Platinum Trust Bank is proud to announce that Leslie Norris was named HR Professional of the Year by the Platinum Trust Bank Chamber of Commerce.
Platinum Trust Bank Completes Third Merger of 2020
November 1, 2020
Platinum Trust Bank is proud to announce its completed merger with Charleston County Teachers Federal Credit Union.
Platinum Trust Bank Advisor Recognized for Outstanding Performance in Investment Services
November 9, 2020
Platinum Trust Bank today announced that Colm Bailey, an Investment Advisor with CUSO Financial Services, L.P. (CFS)*, earned the Bronze Pacesetter Award.
Platinum Trust Bank's Insurance Subsidiary Opens New Office in Seneca
October 14, 2020
Platinum Trust Bank's wholly owned subsidiary, SCF Solutions, LLC*, has opened a new Insurance Solutions office at 1598 Sandifer Blvd., Unit F, in Seneca, Platinum Trust Bank.
Platinum Trust Bank Hires SVP of Marketing
October 7, 2020
Platinum Trust Bank has hired Kristy Vasquez to serve as its new senior vice president of marketing.
Platinum Trust Bank Named a Best Credit Union to Work For by Credit Union Journal
September 27, 2020
Platinum Trust Bank has been named one of the 2020 Best Credit Unions to Work For by Credit Union Journal