Growth strategies

Norwood entering upstate New York with latest bank acquisition

01/09/20

The Pennsylvania company will pay $80 million for the parent of USNY Bank.

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Santander US names chief strategy officer

01/08/20

In the newly created role, Daniel Budington will be responsible for developing strategic partnerships and identifying growth opportunities.

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Goldman goes transparent; Banks up to the challenge

01/07/20

Goldman Sachs plans to offer details into its workings to boost its stock value; while challenger banks are prospering, traditional banks still rule the roost.

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Bankers try on second hats — as economic forecasters

01/06/20

Here's one way community banks are trying to win over commercial clients and wealthy households: by sharing internal research with them and positioning themselves as experts on everything from business sentiment to demographics.

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ChoiceOne to enter new Michigan markets with Community Shores deal

01/06/20

The company will pay $29 million for a bank located northwest of Grand Rapids.

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Mergers of equals are hard. For small banks, they're even harder.

01/02/20

Steuben Trust received two bites from potential MOE partners, but the New York bank’s lightly traded stock and many other challenges forced a sale to a much larger rival instead.

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Tennessee banker faces difficult test after credit quality slips

01/01/20

Franklin Financial CEO J. Myers Jones is trying to reduce his company's exposure to shared national credits and health care loans, which have enjoyed solid yields but come with a downside.

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New Columbia Bank chief eyes return to M&A

12/26/19

Incoming CEO Clint Stein said the Tacoma, Wash., company is ready to revisit deals after spending three years updating its digital platforms.

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Northfield adding Staten Island branches with VSB purchase

12/23/19

The New Jersey company will pay $63 million for the parent of Victory State Bank.

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Investar ending 2020 with deal for Alabama bank

12/20/19

The Louisiana company sold $30 million in stock to help fund its purchase of Cheaha Financial Group.

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