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.
Neff, who joined the company in 1999, gained oversight of retail banking with the promotion.
The energy crisis, hurricane damage and merger costs have hampered earnings per share at the Louisiana bank. Its CEO has to clear those hurdles and convince investors steady growth is ahead.
David Becker is trying to prove to investors that his Indiana bank can succeed over the long term. With the rise of online banking and fintech firms, Becker is a community banker worth watching in the new year.
Banks are looking for ways to capture and retain deposits as interest rates rise, including promotional offers and focusing on relationship banking.
The market for initial public offerings was the best since 2014, reflecting a surge in bank stocks and a need to fuel expansion plans.
Executives at small banks are wary about 2018 as concerns about lackluster loan demand, low yields and rising deposit prices abound.
John Kimberly, who was CEO of a bank that CAB bought in 2014, is set to take the helm on Jan. 1.
The deal includes roughly 120 client relationships. Employees in CenterState's trust department will join Cypress Trust.
MFA Acquisition, which plans to keep Maryland Financial Bank's name, wants to add more products and services after the deal closes.
The fires are raging in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, prompting California's governor to declare a state of emergency.