December 3, 2025

How Comerica Helps Global Businesses Operate Across Borders

Expanding into North America is an exciting opportunity, but it comes with complexities that require a trusted partner by your side. We understand the unique challenges foreign companies face including differences in regulations, cultural expectations, and client needs, and we are committed to bridging that gap for you. As a bank with deep international expertise, we speak your language and respect your culture while providing the local insight and connections you need to succeed. More than a financial institution, we are your strategic ally, leveraging our global network and partnerships to help your subsidiary thrive in North America and beyond.

Aurora Battaglia, Senior Vice President and Head of Foreign Multinational Banking, highlights the foundation of her team’s work: “Our international and specialty bankers have solid experience helping clients across borders and providing the tools and solutions that help them grow. and thrive in North America”

With more than 175 years of strength and stability, Comerica empowers U.S. companies doing business abroad, foreign-owned subsidiaries based in the United States and companies active in Canada and Mexico. Our bankers understand the financial and cultural conditions that influence how cross-border work gets done.

Support you can expect from Comerica’s International bankers:

  • Cross-border banking, lending and cash management: Our teams help companies manage liquidity, payments, and working capital, while also providing tailored lending solutions to support growth and operational needs. From financing subsidiaries and funding expansion projects to offering credit facilities that align with your global structure, we deliver banking tools that keep your operations organized, efficient, and ready to seize new opportunities..
  • Foreign exchange and capital market solutions: Manage currency exposure and mitigate risk with FX planning and hedging strategies, while accessing capital markets tools for financing and global risk management
  • Market practices and local insights: Gain clarity on business expectations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico with insights that help you understand local requirements and cultural norms. Leverage our extensive network to build strategic connections and unlock new opportunities in North America.

At Comerica, our multilingual bankers bring a global perspective and deep cultural understanding to every interaction, helping multinational companies bridge differences, reduce friction, and build trust as they enter or expand in North America. Guided by our core values of putting customers first, finding solutions, and delivering great service, we are committed to being more than a financial institution. 

Watch the video to see how our international bankers support global business.