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Will BB&T-SunTrust start a de novo wave?

03/12/19

Big bank mergers have historically been a catalyst for startups. Experts say it could happen again.

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Latest de novo effort in affluent Atlanta suburbs

03/12/19

Loyal Trust Bank will have a large number of Asian-American investors and board members.

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Walt Moeling remembered as trusted adviser to countless bankers

03/11/19

The legendary Atlanta banking lawyer played a special, often behind-the-scenes role that was part diplomat, mentor and seer during his 50-year career. He died last week at 76.

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BB&T-SunTrust deal came together with remarkable speed

03/11/19

It took less than six months to hammer out the biggest bank merger in more than a decade, and the price was one of the last things discussed, according to a new federal filing.

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BB&T-SunTrust deal has Atlanta banks licking their chops

02/27/19

United Community, Synovus, Cadence and others stand to gain lenders and customers even if BB&T flawlessly integrates the $28 billion acquisition.

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Talent, deposits up for grabs after BB&T-SunTrust deal

02/08/19

Regional and community banks are eager to buy branches and hire top performers from the merging companies.

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BB&T, SunTrust to combine in $28B merger

02/07/19

The industry's largest acquisition in more than a decade will create the sixth-biggest bank in the country, with assets of more than $442 billion.

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BB&T, SunTrust to combine in $66B merger

02/07/19

The industry's largest acquisition in more than a decade will create the sixth-biggest bank in the country, with assets of more than $442 billion.

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United Community entering Georgia market with First Madison deal

02/06/19

The company will gain four branches in Athens, Ga., as part of the $52 million acquisition.

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Synovus to focus on merger integration, digital upgrade in 2019

01/15/19

The Georgia company will abstain from acquisitions this year as it looks to make internal improvements.

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