Community banking

Pennsylvania M&A poised for comeback after slow 2019

11/15/19

More banks in the state are considering acquisitions to cut costs and combat margin pressure.

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Native American tribe behind push for Calif. de novo bank

11/15/19

The Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians plans to form a holding company and raise $25 million for Legacy Bank.

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Consolidation isn't the answer for regionals

11/15/19

If regional banks really want to compete against behemoths and nonbank entrants they need to emphasize products over M&A.

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'Don't try the FDIC's patience': Comments of the week

11/14/19

Readers react to the FDIC's fine against a bank over a 5-year-old consent order, Regions Financial's about-face on acquisitions, HUD's promotion of a controversial CFPB official and more.

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Fed's faster payments network likely ahead of schedule: Powell

11/14/19

The central bank originally predicted FedNow's launch within five years, but the Fed chairman told House lawmakers that he expects it will happen sooner.

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Indiana bank lines up rare credit union acquisition

11/14/19

First Bank of Berne has agreed to acquire Adams County Credit Union, flipping the script in a year in which 14 credit unions have announced deals to buy banks.

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Open banking will bring banks and fintechs together

11/14/19

Consumer demand for digital financial services will inspire a wave of new partnerships.

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Banks shift focus in small business as loan growth slows

11/13/19

Banks are putting more effort in deposit gathering and fee-based products to offset thinning margins and increased payoffs by small-business clients.

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Tired of paying ‘ransom’ to core vendors, two small banks fund new one

11/13/19

The State Bank Group and The Provident Bank are backing Neocova, which focuses on community banks.

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The Bancorp warns of looming BSA-related civil money penalty

11/13/19

The FDIC is pursuing the penalty five years after hitting the Delaware company with a consent order tied to BSA and AML compliance.

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