News Topic: Community banking

Many community bankers fear the fast-growing P-to-P network will increase costs without adding revenue. ... Read full article

If community banks fail to keep up with higher rates offered by online banks, credit unions and (soon) big banks, their liquidity may deteriorate even faster. ... Read full article

The move provides a strong hint of the long-term succession plan spearheaded by CEO Leon Holschbach ... Read full article

With interest rates rising, corporate tax rates declining and regulatory relief likely on the way, now is actually a pretty good time to be a bank. That could be why sellers are holding out for more. ... Read full article

The Golden Contract Coalition, formed in mid-2016 to get community banks better deals with the “big three” core systems vendors, said banks need help with buying from fintech sellers as well. ... Read full article

Howard Bancorp and Bryn Mawr Bank are trying different approaches to reach out to underserved markets they’ve entered via acquisitions. Creative in-house initiatives may take on added importance as regulators move to "dial back" Community ... Read full article

The company received bad news about the commercial loan after it reported a narrow profit in mid-February. ... Read full article

Two groups have announced plans to open banks in the state, and several others have had talks with regulators. Is there room for more? ... Read full article

OP Bancorp in Los Angeles aims to raise $20 million to fund organic growth and acquisitions. ... Read full article

Spirit Community Bank is being planned in Statesville, a community located about 45 miles north of Charlotte. A separate set of organizers has already shared plans to open a bank east of Charlotte. ... Read full article

Juniata Valley Financial used a combination of patience and guile to land a hard-to-get Pennsylvania bank after wooing it for more than a decade. ... Read full article

A New Hampshire bank CEO argues that the reform bill awaiting a vote in the Senate will free up community banks to focus more on their customers and less on compliance. ... Read full article

Year to date through Dec. 31, 2017. Dollars in thousands. ... Read full article

Year to date through Dec. 31, 2017. Dollars in thousands. ... Read full article

The Russia probe puts a national spotlight on a Chicago bank exec; CFPB's Mulvaney and Sen. Warren face off (again) while a credit union CEO takes a surprising position on the industry's tax exemption. ... Read full article

Natalie Bartholomew, a banker in Oklahoma, has launched a blog designed to promote women's issues and tout her peers' accomplishments. ... Read full article

Great Western is looking to hire a president to give CEO Ken Karels more time to focus on leadership and growth initiatives. ... Read full article

In providing aid, banks can earn Community Reinvestment Act credit and burnish their reputation. ... Read full article