Community banking

Square to make another bid for bank charter

12/19/18

The payments processor was among numerous firms earlier this year to withdraw an ILC charter application over questions about its plan.

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How hemp legalization could bolster marijuana banking bill

12/19/18

Banks hoping to make working with the cannabis industry easier saw a positive sign this week when Congress removed the prohibition on a less potent substance.

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FDIC’s interest rate restrictions need a rewrite

12/19/18

The agency’s rate cap for banks that are less than well capitalized contains several flaws and poses problems for community banks.

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NCUA accelerates plan to give credit unions more access to capital

12/18/18

The move is sure to draw criticism from bankers because it would allow credit unions to compete for backing from private investors.

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Shore Bancshares in Md. to sell insurance agency

12/18/18

The sale should increase Shore's capital levels and allow it to expand its banking activities.

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Colony enters western Ga. markets with LBC acquisition

12/18/18

Colony will also gain a loan production office in Atlanta when the transaction closes.

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Why this bankers' bank is throwing in the towel

12/17/18

In a rare move, Maryland Financial is voluntarily liquidating after its customer base shrank and efforts to sell itself failed.

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Ameris lands its 'crown jewel' with deal for Fidelity Southern

12/17/18

Ameris has agreed to pay $751 million for Atlanta-based Fidelity; the combined company would have $16 billion in assets.

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Wintrust's latest acquisition could present deposit opportunity

12/17/18

Chicago Deferred Exchange, which helps clients defer tax hits from property sales, had about $1 billion in deposit flows this year.

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Are branch deals still worthwhile?

12/16/18

Branch acquisitions, once a popular way to scale up in new markets, have started to go by the wayside in the digital age.

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