Regional banks

NCUA chief urges credit unions to find common ground with banks

02/26/18

National Credit Union Administration Chairman J. Mark McWatters made an appeal to credit union executives to work with small community banks when it comes to advocating for shared goals.

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Cost-cutting banks find oasis in Arizona desert

02/22/18

A mix of tax sweeteners and a lower cost of living has prompted banks such as MUFG Americas, Northern Trust and Bank of the West to locate corporate-level jobs in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

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Hancock in Miss. to sell its consumer finance business

02/22/18

Harrison Finance has 35 offices, nearly 140 employees and about $95 million of outstanding loans.

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Hostile takeover attempt in N.C. escalates to litigation

02/21/18

First Citizens, which wants to buy KS Bancorp, has filed a lawsuit to challenge a so-called poison pill provision that the much smaller bank's board recently passed.

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Grin and bear it: The wisdom of getting along with bank analysts

02/15/18

Having solid relationships with those who cover the banking industry can lend credibility to management teams, especially when times are tough.

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Banking’s response to #MeToo: Training employees to speak up

02/12/18

Strong policies against sexual harassment appear to be a factor in shielding banks from the public shamings that have occurred in other industries, but even they know they can’t get too complacent. Some are ditching old training sessions and trying new things like coaching witnesses on how to report demeaning behavior.

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Community bankers fear big-bank cafes will eat their lunch

02/08/18

Capital One has been rolling out coffee shops where it can offer banking services — but are not considered branches. The cafes have been especially effective at gathering deposits, putting more pressure on community banks that have already been losing deposits to their larger rivals.

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Investors Bancorp in N.J. forms equipment finance group

02/07/18

Investors, a former serial acquirer that has been sidelined by an informal order tied to Bank Secrecy Act compliance, has hired an executive from EverBank.

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Bank stocks rebound after Monday's wild ride

02/06/18

Bank stocks recovered some of their lost value on Tuesday on extremely high levels of trading volume. The lone exception: Wells Fargo.

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Pawlenty to leave Roundtable as he mulls gubernatorial run

02/06/18

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty said Tuesday he is resigning as CEO of the Financial Services Roundtable as speculation grows that he plans to run for governor again.

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