News Topic: South Dakota

The region now leads the nation in virus cases, and with winter lurking the fear is that the outbreak will only get worse. ... Read full article

Referendums that legalized marijuana and sports wagering in several states could incentivize banks to do business with companies in these sectors. Payday loan and privacy measures that passed Tuesday also have implications for the industry. ... Read full article

The new name is the third time the association has modified its name since leagues for the two states merged in 2007. ... Read full article

The company also disposed of a large agricultural loan that was nonperforming. ... Read full article

The decision to bring in Michael Doyle follows a quarter where the South Dakota company reported a spike in net charge-offs. ... Read full article

The South Dakota company discovered "inappropriate user access" to applications at Crestmark Bancorp, which it bought last year. ... Read full article

The South Dakota company warned that it will charge off millions of dollars in loans to dairy and cattle farmers. ... Read full article

Brad Hanson has been with the South Dakota company since founding its payment services division in 2004. ... Read full article

Doug Bass had been one of the South Dakota company's regional presidents. He succeeded Ken Karels, who remains chairman and CEO. ... Read full article

Kathy Thorson, who is currently a market president at MetaBank, will oversee strategy for all of its four markets. ... Read full article

Great Western is looking to hire a president to give CEO Ken Karels more time to focus on leadership and growth initiatives. ... Read full article

Meta expects to originate $500 million to $1 billion in personal loans as part of a three-year partnership with Liberty Lending in New York. ... Read full article

Banks that have flocked to the business because of higher yields and loan diversity stand to benefit if clients use tax savings to upgrade equipment. ... Read full article