Growth strategies

Fifth Third resumes Southeast expansion it began pre-crisis

07/19/18

The bank announced plans to open 100 to 125 branches in fast-growing cities across the Southeast, and will close an equal number in the Midwest. In a way, it's finishing a plan it cooked up nearly two decades ago.

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Can U.S. Bancorp find an edge in crowded field of digital-only banks?

07/18/18

The Minneapolis company plans to expand to new retail markets through a digital platform, but it’s facing questions about how it will distinguish itself from peers.

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Selective expansion: PNC's strategy for competing against megabanks

07/13/18

The Pittsburgh regional detailed plans to enter a number of new markets with its digital bank and carefully chosen branch openings.

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Umpqua names leadership for innovation unit

07/12/18

It will be the third collaboration together for the new CEO and CTO at Pivotus Ventures.

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City Holding agrees to buy pair of Kentucky banks

07/12/18

The West Virginia company will pay a total of $118 million for Poage Bankshares and Farmers Deposit Bancorp.

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Mich. bank hires rivals to double size of mortgage division

07/10/18

Level One Bank in Farmington, Mich., has hired a team of mortgage bankers from MB Financial, which previously announced it was shutting down this business line.

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HomeStreet to sell $5B in mortgage servicing rights

07/03/18

The deal is designed to improve capital ratios and reduce risk at the Seattle company.

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Home BancShares in Ark. buys marine lender for $400 million

07/02/18

Union Bankshares in Virginia sold Shore Premier Finance, a business it inherited from a recent acquisition.

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Banks take page from 'Shark Tank' to connect with businesses

06/28/18

Sponsoring so-called pitch competitions helps lenders gain Community Reinvestment Act credit and gather deposits.

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Fifth Third to add branches in Orlando, Chicago, Detroit markets

06/25/18

The Cincinnati bank is following a wider industry strategy of opening new branches in faster-growth, urban markets.

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