John Reosti is a reporter covering community banks in particular and the financial services industry in general. He also focuses on the Small Business Administration, the National Credit Union Administration Board and issues connected to the CECL accounting standard.
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The Denver bank had spent the last two-plus years addressing concerns about capital and underwriting procedures.
By John ReostiFebruary 24 -
The industry had cause to celebrate when the regulator revamped its MBL and FOM regulations, but several fights are brewing.
By John ReostiFebruary 24 -
At its February meeting, the NCUA Board approved a routine measure to reauthorize an 18% interest rate cap on loans, but suggested that it’s time for Congress to make some changes.
By John ReostiFebruary 23 -
The banking industry's top advocacy groups can't support giving credit unions capital-raising alternatives, but they are trying to understand the NCUA's complex proposal before filing comment letters against it.
By John ReostiFebruary 22 -
A month into the comment period, NCUA has yet to receive a single response to a proposal that could provide credit unions easier access to market capital. The issue is unusually complex, experts say.
By John ReostiFebruary 21 -
Many customers at Neighborhood National Bank in San Diego offer check-cashing services that draw attention for Bank Secrecy Act compliance.
By John ReostiFebruary 17 -
Linda McMahon, who married into one of wrestling’s founding families and helped build the WWE into the largest professional wrestling company in the world, was confirmed Tuesday as the head of the Small Business Administration.
By John ReostiFebruary 14 -
The bank has shifted Chief Operating Officer Finn Caspersen Jr. to chief strategic officer and hired Robert Plante to succeed him as COO.
By John ReostiFebruary 14 -
National charters have fallen out of favor in recent years, but that isn't deterring David Dotherow from pursuing one for his Florida de novo.
By John ReostiFebruary 10 -
The moves show a commitment to bigger markets and make it easier for analysts and investors to visit management.
By John ReostiFebruary 7