Massachusetts

Tapping the market: Why this bank helped brew a craft beer

07/20/18

Avidia Bank in Massachusetts collaborated with Exhibit 'A' Brewing to produce and sell an IPA as part of a plan to boost marketing to small businesses and millennials.

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Crossing state lines: Peoples to enter Connecticut with first acquisition

07/18/18

PeoplesBancorp in Holyoke, Mass., has agreed to buy First Suffield Financial in Connecticut for $60 million.

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This black-owned bank treats activism as a business line

07/18/18

OneUnited in Boston recently issued a debit card supporting immigrants, taking a public stand on a divisive national issue.

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Equifax reaches deal with 8 states on steps to avoid future breaches

06/27/18

Under a consent order with Texas and seven other states, the Atlanta-based credit reporting firm agreed to shore up its information security efforts, but it will not have to pay any financial penalties.

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Radius in Boston working with fintech firm on online business checking platform

06/12/18

The internet-only bank plans to offer businesses a way to quickly open accounts online.

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Four de novo organizers settle on their banks' names

05/31/18

A group in North Carolina has finally gone public with its brand, and three other de novos have already been rebranded.

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Independent in Mass. to gain wealth management assets from MNB deal

05/29/18

The company will also acquire three branches in Worcester County, Mass., when it buys the parent of Milford National Bank and Trust.

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United Financial in Conn. to enter new markets with branch purchase

05/22/18

The company will snag its first branches in three towns in Connecticut and Rhode Island after buying locations from Webster Financial.

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Benefits of beta: Small banks look past risk in pairing with startups

05/18/18

While working with new fintechs carries some risk, it can also provide community banks with an affordable way to upgrade products and technology.

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Trade pact: U.S. and U.K. savings banks share tips, challenges

05/18/18

Call it mutual respect. Bankers from mutually owned British building societies and similarly structured U.S. thrifts recently gathered in New England to address common challenges and share ideas about staying relevant at a time of rapid change in financial services. Here are the takeaways from their meetings.

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