Growth strategies

TCF faces uncertain future after exiting auto lending

11/29/17

The bank has taken a decisive step to protect its asset quality, but the move also raises questions about what will drive loan growth in the future — and whether the company is on the block.

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Independent in Texas to buy Integrity Bancshares

11/28/17

Integrity is set to become the third Houston-area bank acquired by Independent in recent years.

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FCB Financial to buy Floridian Community Bank

11/28/17

FCB will pay $88 million in cash and stock for Floridian in a deal that will boost its operations near Miami.

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Byline in Chicago announces first acquisition since July IPO

11/27/17

The company agreed to pay $169 million for First Evanston Bancorp in Illinois.

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Wayne Savings in Ohio adds activist investor to its board

11/26/17

Ancora Advisors has a history of pressing banks and thrift to find buyers.

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Pioneering minority-run bank looks to turn the corner

11/20/17

Carver Bancorp, which has spent 70 years serving minorities in Harlem and surrounding neighborhoods, is struggling to turn a profit. As black-run banks nationwide struggle to stay afloat, Carver's CEO insists the institution is on the right track.

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Georgia's Own aims to be first credit union in its state to buy a bank

11/17/17

The credit union has agreed to buy State Bank of Georgia in Fayetteville.

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Atlantic Coast Financial in Fla. agrees to be sold to Ameris Bancorp

11/17/17

The company, which counts veteran banker Jay Sidhu among its investors, is selling to Ameris for $145 million in cash and stock.

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CB Financial in Pa. to expand into Ohio Valley with latest acquisition

11/16/17

The company has agreed to pay $49 million for First West Virginia Bancorp, the parent of Progressive Bank.

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Bankers pore over demographics to design branches of tomorrow

11/16/17

While technology will let many banks cut staff and reduce the size of branches, factors such as geography, customer demographics and strategic direction will ultimately shape the look and feel of future offices.

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