Growth strategies

North Bay's pot banking business gets a boost from new partnership

01/22/21

A recent agreement with the California Cannabis Industry Association will make it easier for legal cannabis businesses across the state to join the $92 million-asset credit union.

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People's United plans to close 140 in-store branches

01/21/21

The Connecticut company said it will take several years to shut down the locations, which are located in Stop & Shop stores. About 80% of the branches are within five miles of traditional locations.

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Arkansas CDFI strikes deal in home state

01/21/21

Southern Bancorp, which recently raised $35 million in capital, agreed to acquire DeWitt First Bankshares, the parent of Arkansas County Bank.

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Turning LendingClub into a full-spectrum bank

01/20/21

The company, poised to complete its purchase of Radius Bank, will enjoy new cross-selling opportunities, gain additional sources of fee income and capital as well as benefit from greater regulatory clarity, CEO Scott Sanborn says.

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First Busey to expand around Chicago with acquisition

01/19/21

The Illinois company will pay $191 million for the parent of Glenview State Bank.

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Incoming Citi CEO Fraser signals major changes ahead

01/15/21

Weeks away from succeeding Michael Corbat, Jane Fraser said she’d consider streamlining some units or divesting others as part of her effort to kick-start return on equity.

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PNC says BBVA deal won’t derail organic growth plans

01/15/21

The Pittsburgh company intends to continue adding commercial offices and retail branches in markets it had been eyeing before agreeing to buy BBVA USA for $11.6 billion.

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Essex Savings in Connecticut lines up next CEO

01/14/21

Diane Arnold, who will succeed the retiring Gregory Shook in July, has been with the bank since 2002. She is currently the chief lending officer.

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Diversified Credit Union members to vote on Spire merger

01/14/21

The deal is a sign of further consolidation among Twin Cities-area credit unions, following another combination announced in May.

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First Community Bank of Tennessee buying mortgage lender

01/14/21

The bank agreed to acquire A Mortgage Boutique, which operates in six states.

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