Chental-Song Bembry
ReporterChental-Song Bembry is a reporter at American Banker and freelance writer for Business Insider. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a minor in leadership studies from Hampton University.
Chental-Song Bembry is a reporter at American Banker and freelance writer for Business Insider. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a minor in leadership studies from Hampton University.
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The Oakland bank has raised $25 million through a private placement of common stock.
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Despite continued industry consolidation, the company still expects to have at least 10 chances each year to buy another bank.
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