Massachusetts

Cambridge snags first N.H. branches with Optima acquisition

12/06/18

The Massachusetts bank has offered wealth management services in the state for several years.

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People’s United’s plan to bulk up in Boston: Target tech firms

11/28/18

The Bridgeport, Conn., company is developing a specialty in banking technology businesses. Like so many other small regionals with ambitious growth plans, it faces a tricky balancing act: how to take creative risks without getting in over its head.

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Berkshire Hills employees sent a secret letter weeks before CEO exit

11/27/18

Michael Daly's resignation may have been precipitated by an anonymous letter last month describing the workplace as “toxic” and in dire need of change.

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People's United adds to Boston operations with BSB purchase

11/27/18

The Connecticut regional bank will pay $327 million for the parent of Belmont Savings Bank.

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Berkshire Hills CEO abruptly resigns

11/26/18

Michael Daly had been the Boston company's president and CEO since 2002. The company provided no reason for his departure.

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HarborOne in Mass. hires former Santander exec to run retail banking

11/15/18

Brenda Kerr will be responsible for creating a strategy for the bank's retail operations.

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FDIC approves Massachusetts de novo application

11/15/18

New Valley Bank & Trust is set to become the state’s first new bank since 2008.

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When best-laid plans fall short, buyers can abruptly become sellers

11/14/18

Blue Hills Bancorp in Massachusetts completed a second-step conversion and was poised to bulk up on acquisitions. It struck its one and only deal this fall — and it was not the kind it had in mind.

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SVB Financial to buy Boston investment bank

11/13/18

The California company will pay $280 million to buy Leerink Holdings, which focuses on health care and life sciences firms.

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Boston Private lines up next CEO

11/06/18

Anthony DeChellis will succeed Clayton Deutsch at the end of this month.

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