The South Financial Group, Inc. operates as the bank holding company for Carolina First Bank, which provides a range of financial services in South Carolina, Florida, and North Carolina. The companys products and services include deposits, loans, treasury management, investments, wealth management, life insurance, and private banking services. It also provides international banking, wire transfer, overdraft protection, and Internet banking services, as well as swaps and disposition of fixed assets services. The company offers its products and services to small business, middle market companies, and retail consumers. As of December 31, 2009, The South Financial Group operated 177 branch offices, including 83 in South Carolina, 67 in Florida, and 27 in North Carolina. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.