Consolidations

Stepping in where banks are pulling back

02/27/20

When small banks leave the community, it makes sense for credit unions to fill the void.

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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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'Let's play a drinking game': Comments of the week

10/10/19

Readers react to whether the next presidential debate will discuss banking, how California's financial policies are bleeding into other blue states, suggested reforms to the Community Reinvestment Act and more.

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BB&T-SunTrust branch sale, GSE overhaul, CFPB's payday rule: Top stories of the week

09/06/19

Next up for BB&T-SunTrust: deciding where to unload branches; how the Trump administration would reform Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac; why the CFPB's payday rule is in the hands of a Texas judge; and more from this week's most-read stories.

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How an ill-fated deal helped this bank find its purpose

08/28/19

Executives at Atlantic Capital Bank had to take a hard look at its strategy and culture after the acquisition of First Security Group dampened employee morale.

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1st Security's first impression of Anchor was lasting

08/28/19

The two banks' strong chemistry helped 1st Security's integration of Anchor go smoothly.

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Another former mutual is being sold to a credit union

08/01/19

3Rivers Federal Credit Union in Indiana will pay about $38 million for West End Bank.

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Credit union-bank merger wave reaches Arizona

06/04/19

Arizona Federal Credit Union said its deal to buy Pinnacle Bank is the first of its kind in the Grand Canyon State.

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'Merge or Die': How BB&T-SunTrust has changed the conversation

05/23/19

The biggest deal in more than a decade has sparked debate about the pressure for more bank consolidation and whether consumers will be hurt.

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Dimon and the pay gap, 5G's impact on banking, new Comerica CEO: Top stories of the week

04/26/19

How Jamie Dimon's salary ties into the broader discussion about pay inequity; how 5G could change the future of banking; Comerica's first new CEO in 17 years; and more from this week's most-read stories.

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