Community banking

Rob Blackwell named editor-in-chief of American Banker

08/28/17

Blackwell, the longtime Washington bureau chief, will succeed Marc Hochstein, who is leaving the company in September.

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Former Avenue bankers look to form bank in Tennessee

08/28/17

Studio Bank aims to become the first de novo in Nashville in nearly a decade.

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Best Banks to Work For

08/28/17

The 75 banks that earned a spot on our fifth annual ranking of the Best Banks to Work For could inspire you with their ideas for creating a culture of both positivity and high performance.

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Lessons from the 'Best Banks' on dealing with M&A friction

08/28/17

Acquisitions are disruptive by nature, but some banks excel at maximizing M&A value by minimizing friction. Here’s what the active acquirers among our Best Banks to Work For know that others might not.

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How we pick the Best Banks to Work For

08/28/17

The Best Banks to Work For study is a collaboration between American Banker and the Best Companies Group, which conducts extensive employee surveys and reviews employer reports on benefits and policies.

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Bell Bank's unusual approach to winning customers' hearts

08/28/17

An episode of Oprah changed how this North Dakota bank thinks about corporate giving. But the way it distributes donations is not the only thing that sets it apart. Call Michael Solberg crazy if you want, but he says the results validate Bell's philosophy of generosity.

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A state-owned bank in New Jersey?

08/25/17

An ex-banker running for governor has proposed the idea. It's a political perennial, but industry officials are nonetheless raising concerns.

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'This is an issue of fairness': Comments of the week

08/25/17

Readers weigh in on the tax-exempt status of credit unions, SoFi's application for an industrial loan company charter, ideas for mortgage policy reforms and more.

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Texas banks brace for Hurricane Harvey

08/25/17

Many financial institutions have activated their emergency centers, closed branches and stocked ATMs in advance of landfall.

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Well-known investor to buy majority state in Affinity Bank parent

08/25/17

Former lawyer Kenneth Lehman will pay at least $10 million for a controlling stake in ABB Financial in Atlanta.

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