Capital

QCR to enter Springfield, Mo., with bank acquisition

04/18/18

The Illinois company has agreed to buy Springfield Bancshares for $87 million.

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Do multiple charters still make sense?

04/17/18

A Virginia bank's decision to pursue a charter in North Carolina puzzles some observers, given the added complexity and costs.

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First US Bancshares to enter Virginia with latest acquisition

04/17/18

The Alabama bank agreed to buy Peoples Bank for $23 million as part of a plan to target new Southeastern markets.

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Blue Ridge Bank in Va. plans to seek N.C. charter

04/13/18

The bank, which already offers mortgages through seven offices across North Carolina, is the fourth group to announce plans for a de novo in the state.

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Origin Bancorp in La. plans to go public

04/12/18

The 106-year-old bank is looking to raise $90 million, with plans to use half of the funds to redeem outstanding preferred stock.

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Bank M&A hot spots

04/08/18

While industry consolidation picked up in 2017, certain regions did better than others, with strong volume and improved pricing. Here’s a look at each region.

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Will regionals boost dividend payouts if SIFI level is raised?

04/02/18

On quarterly earnings calls set to begin next week, investors will be listening closely to CEO comments for any hints of how banks might deploy excess capital if they are no longer deemed systemically important.

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Renasant takes big leap in Atlanta with $453M acquisition

03/29/18

The Mississippi company will gain nearly $2 billion in loans after it buys Brand Group Holdings.

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Indiana mutual to raise $22M from second-step conversion

03/26/18

Mid-Southern Bancorp could use proceeds to make more loans or to pursue acquisitions.

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Small banks pool their subordinated debt to reassure investors

03/26/18

An affiliate of the private-equity firm Angel Oak is packaging bank-issued sub debt to minimize risk for bondholders. It recently completed its first securitization and has plans to issue two deals a year.

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