M&A

Will Schwab use TD Ameritrade deposits to fuel banking expansion?

12/04/19

In search of new sources of revenue now that it has slashed fees on stock trades, the brokerage giant could use the influx of deposits it will get from acquiring its rival to grow its loan portfolio and add new banking services.

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Pause in rate cuts will mean more M&A in 2020, says OceanFirst chief

12/04/19

Christopher Maher, who has announced seven bank deals since 2015, says a stable rate outlook will help buyers and sellers crunch merger numbers.

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Warren releases plan to overhaul bank merger approval process

12/04/19

Sen. Elizabeth Warren introduced a bill to require CFPB approval for certain bank merger applications in the wake of regulators' approval of a deal between BB&T and SunTrust.

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Credit unions' bank buyout spree snags biggest fish yet

12/03/19

Apollo Bank's agreement to be sold to a credit union has bankers worried there will be larger such sales in 2020.

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Columbia Financial expanding in N.J. with Roselle Bank acquisition

12/03/19

The company will enter three counties in its home state after it buys Roselle.

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Heartland in Ohio to enter Cincinnati with latest bank acquisition

12/02/19

The company agreed to pay $41 million for Victory Community Bank.

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Banker of the Year: Citizens Bank's Bruce Van Saun

12/01/19

Once struggling to remain relevant, the Providence, R.I., bank is now an industry standout. Inside the story of its resurgence.

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USAA's win vs. Wells, BB&T-SunTrust's green light, GSE reform: Top stories of the week

11/27/19

USAA won $200M from Wells Fargo in patent fight — will others be on the hook?; three takeaways from regulators' approval of the BB&T-SunTrust merger; don't believe the doom and gloom on Fannie, Freddie; and more from this week's most-read stories.

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TD gets bonus in Schwab deal; Will there be a yearend credit crunch?

11/27/19

The bank will continue to hold cash in sweep accounts until 2031, although at a lower rate; capital requirements could lead big banks to hold off lending.

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Bremer Financial in Minnesota files lawsuit to thwart takeover attempt

11/25/19

The company claims that its biggest investors is taking steps to seize control, oust the board and find a buyer.

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