Bankruptcy Blogs

This week on The Broke and the Beautiful, a home-services start-up endorsed by The Hoff filed for bankruptcy, and an executive who helped re-pitch the concept for “Survivor” after it was snubbed by major networks fighting for profits. Also, “Dance Moms” star Abby Lee Miller might be missing from a few episodes, and “Gossip Girl” star Kelly Rutherford won’t have custody of her kids.

De novo activity has remained at a trickle and the reason is investing in a new bank just isn't attractive as it used to be.

Tulsa, Okla., energy company New Gulf Resources LLC filed for chapter 11 protection Thursday, the latest in a slew of energy companies to enter bankruptcy. Read the Daily Bankruptcy Review article here.

Citi adds two more female directors, including Ellen Costello; social media allows small banks to connect with people who aren't coming into the branch, says one of our community bankers of the year (and if you're on Twitter, you probably already know who), and Mary Wisniewski asks, how can fintech hope to disrupt banking when it's no different than banking? (Hard not to notice the sexism and the dearth of women when you are one.)

Now is not the time for the Federal Housing Administration Â-- which has stayed strong amid turmoil Â-- to reduce its market share.