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FDIC clears path for North Carolina de novo bank

12/06/18

Organizers of Community Bank of the Carolinas still need to raise $25 million and secure approval from the state's banking commissioner.

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Nashville de novo moves to a different beat

12/04/18

Murals on the walls and pizza parties are just a couple of ways Studio Bank is trying to court music and entertainment clients as part of a broader niche-lending strategy.

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What sold a small California bank on PacWest (it wasn't the price)

11/30/18

Its bid for El Dorado Savings wasn’t the highest, but PacWest's image as a skilled dealmaker added value to its offer in the seller’s eyes.

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Spirit of Texas to enter San Antonio with Beeville purchase

11/28/18

The company will pay $64 million jn cash and stock for First Beeville Financial.

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People's United adds to Boston operations with BSB purchase

11/27/18

The Connecticut regional bank will pay $327 million for the parent of Belmont Savings Bank.

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Connecticut group applies for national bank charter

11/26/18

Nexos National Bank would be led by Gordon Baird, a former Citi executive. A former New York banking commissioner is set to join the proposed bank's board.

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CenterState to gain heft with purchase of National Commerce in Alabama

11/26/18

The Florida company will have more than $16 billion in assets, along with increased scale in Georgia, when it buys National Commerce.

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FDIC approves Massachusetts de novo application

11/15/18

New Valley Bank & Trust is set to become the state’s first new bank since 2008.

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When best-laid plans fall short, buyers can abruptly become sellers

11/14/18

Blue Hills Bancorp in Massachusetts completed a second-step conversion and was poised to bulk up on acquisitions. It struck its one and only deal this fall — and it was not the kind it had in mind.

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BancorpSouth to buy banks in Alabama, Texas

11/14/18

The Mississippi bank will pay up to $100 million to expand in southwest Alabama and Dallas.

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