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M&T Bank CEO René Jones Highlights Strong Performance, Technology Transformation in Annual Letter
M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) Chairman and CEO René Jones has released his annual message to shareholders, which highlights the bank's consistent, strong financial performance and its investments in technology and talent.
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