M&A

BofA chases $10 trillion private capital pool driving M&A

08/29/19

Bank of America is building up its teams focused on the world's wealthiest family offices, buyout firms and sovereign wealth funds to take advantage of a surge in dealmaking.

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How an ill-fated deal helped this bank find its purpose

08/28/19

Executives at Atlantic Capital Bank had to take a hard look at its strategy and culture after the acquisition of First Security Group dampened employee morale.

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1st Security's first impression of Anchor was lasting

08/28/19

The two banks' strong chemistry helped 1st Security's integration of Anchor go smoothly.

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Fintech acquisition targets bank accounting software market

08/28/19

AvidXchange is expanding its outreach to lenders with its purchase of BankTEL, which currently does business with 20% of U.S. banks.

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First Midwest making big Milwaukee push with Park Bank purchase

08/28/19

The company will pay $195 million for its first retail operations in the city.

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Liquidity concerns drove LegacyTexas to sell

08/27/19

The Plano bank, which is being sold to Prosperity Bancshares in one of the industry's biggest M&A deals this year, was also worried about credit quality, a regulatory filing shows.

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More banks are turning to M&A to acquire talent

08/26/19

Intense competition for executives and top lenders has elevated the role acquisitions play in filling key positions.

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Deutsche, UBS discussed alliance; battle over regulation continues

08/26/19

The banks considered an “unusual” investment banking merger; Volcker rule win will be followed by fights on capital rules, liquidity and stress tests.

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Hometown Community entering northwest Illinois with bank acquisition

08/20/19

The company has agreed to buy Albany Bancshares, which has four branches near the Iowa border.

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Former mutual to buy bigger bank in Atlanta

08/20/19

Community First will pay $40 million in cash for the parent of Affinity Bank.

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