Community banks

Triumph in Texas buys factoring portfolio

07/08/20

The company paid Covenant Logistics Group about $14 million for $103 million in accounts receivable.

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Digital divide creating remote-work hurdles for banks, credit unions

07/08/20

The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the issue of millions of Americans lacking access to high-speed internet at their homes. Financial services firms haven't been spared from this challenge.

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Former FASB chair defends his legacy as more than CECL

07/07/20

Russell Golden, who just stepped down from the Financial Accounting Standards Board, says he wants to be remembered for encouraging open discourse over new rules and efforts to simplify financial accounting.

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National Bank in Colorado joins growing list of banks closing branches

07/02/20

The company said its plan to shutter 12 locations reflects "increased client usage of online and mobile banking and a commitment to improve digital banking technology."

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Indiana credit union agreed to buy Elberfeld State Bank

07/02/20

Heritage Trust Federal Credit Union will buy the bank's deposits and assume its liabilities.

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Pandemic is bringing out the best in bankers

07/02/20

Helping their customers adjust to digital banking and pay crushing bills are just a couple of ways community bankers are reaching out.

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Bank OZK to exit Alabama with branch sales

07/02/20

The Arkansas bank is selling its two branches in the state to Merchants & Marine Bancorp and FEB Bancshares.

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FDIC chief on why call reports are getting a makeover

07/01/20

Jelena McWilliams explains the agency's decision to enlist the help of tech innovators to modernize a reporting process that the coronavirus epidemic has exposed as outdated.

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Park Financial in Minnesota to buy Mesaba Bancshares

07/01/20

Mesaba, which is also based in Minnesota, is the parent of American Bank of the North and Lake Bank.

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Coronavirus concerns prompt Louisiana bank to terminate acquisition

07/01/20

Investar Holding said it no longer plans to buy Cheaha Financial in Alabama.

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