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First Bank is removing a competitor by agreeing to acquire Grand Bank for $19 million.
By Hilary BurnsMarch 20 -
Mechanics Bank was close to buying Rabobank's U.S. unit last year, but pressed pause when the seller ran into serious legal troubles.
By Hilary BurnsMarch 20 -
The deal will give Janney greater access to the community banking sector.
By Hilary BurnsMarch 19 -
Mechanics, owned by a fund tied to investor Gerald J. Ford, will pay $2 billion for Rabobank in California.
By Hilary BurnsMarch 15 -
Industry lawyers say the agency’s decision could have implications for other bankers looking to change jobs.
By Hilary BurnsMarch 15 -
The regional bank, which recently agreed to buy SunTrust, is co-developing a game to help elementary-school kids learn to read.
By Hilary BurnsMarch 13 -
Big bank mergers have historically been a catalyst for startups. Experts say it could happen again.
By Hilary BurnsMarch 12 -
Just nine bank merger pacts were announced in February, down from 17 in January. But they included the biggest deal in years and some other interesting storylines.
By Hilary BurnsMarch 10 -
The California company could charge off $15 million because of allegedly fraudulent acts by an employee at one of its correspondent customers.
By Hilary BurnsMarch 8 -
Valley Bank spent millions on bank acquisitions under its previous CEO. Its new leader has taken a markedly different approach.
By Hilary BurnsMarch 7