Community banking

Banks have upper hand in tech but no room to be complacent

09/15/19

The largest financial institutions have a golden opportunity to capture more market share because of the under-40 crowd’s decided preference for digital banking, J.D. Power says. Yet so do nonbanks.

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Serial bank buyers' refrain: The fundamental things apply

09/15/19

Geographic scale and low-cost funding are the foundation of a good deal, seasoned bank acquirers said in a panel discussion.

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Washington Federal changes its bank's name

09/13/19

The Seattle company rebranded as WaFd Bank to address confusion that it might have ties to the federal government.

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Tribal leaders hope CRA plan could help bring more foreign bank help

09/13/19

Native American tribal leaders are hoping foreign banks might step in to provide added assistance if regulators act on a plan leaders have put forward to designate Indian country as its own area under the CRA.

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How serious is Crapo about getting pot banking bill across finish line?

09/13/19

The Banking Committee chairman's comments have advanced legislative efforts, but questions remain about where he'll take the issue.

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Big banks outpacing the industry in deposit growth

09/13/19

The FDIC's latest report on deposit market share shows the nation's seven biggest banks flexing their muscles, while smaller banks' market share gets smaller.

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Chemung in N.Y. discloses exposure to loan default

09/13/19

The loan participation has been flagged for potentially fraudulent activity.

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Bankers fight back against credit union takeovers

09/12/19

An increase in credit union acquisitions of banks has been a blow to the morale of many commercial bankers, and some of their trade organizations are trying to slow down the trend. There may be little they can do.

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Bowman confirmed for 14-year term at Fed

09/12/19

The fifth-generation banker, who has already been serving as a central bank governor, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in a 60-31 vote.

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Southwestern Virginia banks announce merger

09/11/19

First Community Bankshares will buy Highlands Bankshares for $91 million.

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