M&A

OCC proposes eliminating 'outdated' licensing rules

03/05/20

As part of a review, the agency said it had identified requirements dealing with operating subsidiaries, non-controlling investments by banks and other corporate activities that were no longer necessary.

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Fifth Third's Feiger stepping down as Chicago market chairman

03/05/20

One year after he led the sale of MB Financial to Fifth Third, Mitch Feiger will hand off his duties to his longtime lieutenant, Mark Hoppe, and join Fifth Third's board.

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Iowa regulators put the kibosh on credit union's bank branch purchase

03/05/20

The state's Division of Banking, led by a former bank CEO and trade group chief, blocked GreenState CU's move to buy seven branches from First American Bank. This is the second time this year regulators have halted a credit union-bank deal.

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LendingClub-Radius deal faces high regulatory hurdles

03/04/20

Compliance, risk management and staffing will likely come under added scrutiny as regulators lay out a framework for future fintech-bank mergers.

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Veteran banker aims to bring back the multibank holding company

03/03/20

Richard Herrington's buyout pitch to smaller banks is to offer them a way to survive and keep their local brands.

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MVB Financial, Intercoastal to form mortgage joint venture

03/03/20

MVB in West Virginia will gain a 47% stake in the partnership in exchange for contributing its mortgage unit's assets to the new company.

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Nicolet quickly announces another Wisconsin acquisition

03/02/20

The company agreed to buy Advantage Community Bancshares weeks after announcing a deal for Commerce Financial.

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CFPB case hearing ahead; Amex accused of aggressive sign-up tactics

03/02/20

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on the agency’s structure; the company, desperate after losing Costco’s business, allegedly pressured and misled applicants.

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Bremer Bank says it's not for sale. Its biggest investor begs to differ.

02/28/20

The Minnesota bank is locked a bitter legal battle to preserve its independence. Its foe? The charitable organization set up by its founder.

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Morgan Stanley CFO: E-Trade deal to aid 2021 stress test

02/27/20

E-Trade could add about 30 basis points to a key capital ratio once the deal closes, Jonathan Pruzan says.

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