News Topic: florida

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has given preliminary conditional approval for Winter Park National Bank, allowing organizers to work on office space, hire staff and raise capital. ... Read full article

These execs say they are finding ways to reduce fixed costs in areas such as branching and personnel, offer appealing tech, yet provide in-person services when customers have concerns. ... Read full article

Arizona, Nevada, Florida and North Carolina have lost more banks than other states, based on the percentage decline since 2010. Each has a unique set of reasons that goes beyond regulation and a dearth of de novo activity. ... Read full article

The Arkansas company has bought 12 banks in Florida since 2010, and its CEO said he had coveted Stonegate for years before agreeing to buy it this week. Yet there is nagging talk about a new bubble in the Sunshine State. ... Read full article

Capital Bank Financial in Charlotte is working with advisers to explore a sale after receiving an unsolicited approach, people familiar with the matter said. ... Read full article

Iberiabank is making the biggest deal in its history in Miami, an area known for boom-bust cycles and a condo market that stung banks during the crisis. ... Read full article

Alex Acosta played an instrumental role helping the bank raise capital and emerge from a 2011 regulatory order. ... Read full article

With loans of $100,000 or less, the typical bank breaks even or loses money. But one Florida community bank is betting faster turnaround times on small-business loans can help the bottom line. ... Read full article

A Florida banker will spend 2 1/2 years in prison following his conviction for helping Scott Rothstein operate a $1 billion-plus Ponzi scheme. ... Read full article