News Topic: Oklahoma

Watermark Bank would focus on business banking and entrepreneurs, with technology and concierge services designed to target those customers. ... Read full article

Natalie Bartholomew, a banker in Oklahoma, has launched a blog designed to promote women's issues and tout her peers' accomplishments. ... Read full article

The company will add $370 million in assets after buying the parent companies for First Bank & Trust and First Bank of Chandler. ... Read full article

Southwest Bancorp, frustrated with a lethargic stock price, opted to find a buyer last summer. It was holding talks with Simmons First when the post-election run-up in bank stocks gave its shares an unexpected lift. Did it do the right thing by proceeding? ... Read full article

The company will gain more than $500 million in assets after buying Eastman National and Cache Holdings. ... Read full article

Under Steven Bradshaw, the Oklahoma bank is engaging employees as never before by investing heavily in training and development. Don't think customers haven't noticed. ... Read full article

Oil prices are dropping again, but some lenders think now is the time to recommit to energy lending as long as they underwrite them a certain way for certain borrowers in certain regions. ... Read full article