Community banking

Commerce in Mo. keeps leadership in family with CEO succession

04/03/18

David Kemper is set to hand the reins over to his son, John, this summer.

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Flexible boundaries and exams: How Treasury would modernize CRA

04/03/18

The Treasury's recommendations come as federal bank regulators have indicated they will soon release a proposal to reform Community Reinvestment Act policy.

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United Community's longtime CEO to retire

04/02/18

Jimmy Tallent, who will become the Georgia company's executive chairman, will be succeeded by Lynn Harton

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Credit unions face risks if NCUA appeals field of membership ruling

04/02/18

If the National Credit Union Administration appeals a judge's decision against part of its rule, it could help the ABA potentially upend other provisions.

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Washington Federal, Anchor extend merger deadline

04/02/18

Washington Federal, which is working through Bank Secrecy Act issues, also allowed Anchor to consider offers from other potential buyers.

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HomeStreet in Seattle notches legal victory in fight with activist investor

04/02/18

A court agreed with HomeStreet that Blue Lion Capital failed to comply with the company's advance-notice bylaw when it submitted director nominations and shareholder proposals.

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Short sellers like these banks

04/01/18

Short sellers tend to go against the tide, making investments based on a belief that a stock is going to tank. These 10 banks have drawn the greatest amount of short-interest activity recently.

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Judge’s ruling a mixed bag for banks, credit unions

03/29/18

A federal judge struck down two provisions of the NCUA's field-of membership rule, while upholding two others.

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Buyer to seller: Clean up your books to get the most from the deal

03/29/18

Renasant is requiring Brand Group to sell $55 million in classified loans before closing the deal, while attaching an incentive for the seller to get as much as possible for those sales.

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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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