Jackie Stewart is the executive editor of American Banker Magazine. Previously, she covered breaking news, community banks and mergers and acquisitions for American Banker before being named as the managing editor of the Credit Union Journal. After graduating from Northwestern University in 2006, Jackie taught for two years in the Bronx, N.Y., through Teach for America.
Maria Tedesco's duties will include oversight of commercial, business and consumer banking at Union Bank & Trust.
The Tennessee regional said the sale should boost quarterly profit by $160 million.
The Los Angeles company will also gain its first branches in Nevada after completing the $467 million acquisition.
Bankers in the East Coast hurricane's path — and everyone else — can learn from those who have survived natural disasters.
The Ohio company agreed to buy TransCounty Title Agency, which has five offices around Columbus.
The Puerto Rican company added Daniel Frye, a former FDIC adviser, to its board.
Seacoast readily agreed to buy First Green Bank. The next step is determining which of the seller's programs, including car-charging stations and discounted rates for green projects, to keep.
Once a hotbed of activity, the region has reported the fewest bank mergers since the financial crisis.
While the regulatory environment is more accommodating for big deals, many regionals still have their reasons for staying on the sidelines.
The Cleveland company reported higher investment banking income and kept many expense items in check during the second quarter.