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.
Merchant-funded rewards startup fisoc has received a fresh round of venture capital.
MB Financial Bank in Chicago has purchased Celtic Leasing, a privately held equipment-leasing company.
United Community Bancorp (UCBA) in Lawrenceburg, Ind., has raised enough funds from its community offering to complete its second-step conversion.
An executive from a Missouri bank has been elected as chairman of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines.
Unable to seal their deal, C1 Bank and U.S. Century have instead struck a new agreement that would still give C1 a foothold in the Miami area.
United Community Bancorp in Lawrenceburg, Ind., is extending its community offering after receiving insufficient orders for stock to complete its second-step conversion.
eBankSafe software is meant to protect online banking customers from malware.
Armada Consulting says the second version of its Acumen software models cost data more quickly than version 1.0.
The board of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati has reelected Carl F. Wick, a former NCR executive, as its chairman. B. Proctor Caudill Jr. was also reelected as vice chairman, the bank said.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has sanctioned five firms for charging additional fees on municipal and state bond offerings to pay a lobbying organization.
Red River Bancshares in Alexandria, La., plans to expand into the Baton Rouge area with a deal to buy Fidelity Bancorp.
OceanFirst Financial in Toms River, N.J., expects to increase its fourth-quarter loan-loss provision because of Hurricane Sandy and new regulatory guidance for borrowers who have filed for bankruptcy.
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Large banks could learn a lot from James Black, the CEO of Citizens Community Bank in South Hill, Va., about listening to employees, informing shareholders and setting a clear direction.
Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania (RBPAA) in Narberth, Pa., has hired a former executive at PNC Financial Services Group (PNC) to run its bank.
Libertyville Savings Bank and Farmers State Bank both plan to use Jack Henry's Core Director software in an outsourcing arrangement.
Berkshire Hills Bancorp (BHLB) in Pittsfield, Mass., has given Michael Daly, its president and chief executive, the added title of chairman.
S&T Bancorp in Indiana, Pa., has named two banking veterans to leadership roles.
The Bancorp in Wilmington, Del., plans to raise $50 million through a common stock offering.
Armed with $350 million in capital and an expanded infrastructure, the CEO of National Bank in Colorado will be on the hunt for acquisitions in the new year.
