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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Executives at several minority-owned community banks nationwide, including OneUnited Bank in Boston and Carver Federal Savings Bank in New York, say they have received a windfall of deposits in recent weeks, coinciding with the introduction of the Black Money Matters Project.
By John ReostiJuly 20 -
Webster Financial's investments in its Boston expansion program and HSA Bank subsidiary contributed to an 11% increase in noninterest expense. However, the spending spike was more than offset by 10% loan growth and record noninterest income at the Waterbury, Conn., company.
By John ReostiJuly 20 -
Mercantile Bank Corp. in Grand Rapids, Mich., announced Tuesday that Michael Price plans to retire as president and chief executive at the end of the year after a decade at the helm of the company.
By John ReostiJuly 19 -
The hit smartphone game Pokemon Go taught banks a lesson in mobile strategy this week: gamify it.
July 15 -
It's liable to be an uphill climb as banks try to boost revenue and hold profit steady over the rest of the year. Here's why.
July 15 -
First Horizon National in Memphis, Tenn., reports solid quarterly results on the strength of revenue growth.
By John ReostiJuly 15 -
Loans tied to franchises were often an area of concern for banks before the financial crisis. Industry growth, improved credit metrics and a need to diversify commercial loan portfolios are prompting several banks to take a second look at the business.
By John ReostiJuly 14 -
WASHINGTON President Obama announced Wednesday his intention to nominate John Herrera, who serves on the board of one credit union and works for another, to fill the vacancy on the National Credit Union Administration's board.
By John ReostiJuly 13 -
WASHINGTON President Obama announced Wednesday his intention to nominate John Herrera, who serves on the board of one credit union and works for another, to fill the vacancy on the National Credit Union Administration's board.
By John ReostiJuly 13 -
At least eight small mutuals have agreed in recent years to merge with another institution rather than convert to stock ownership. More deals could be on the way.
By John ReostiJuly 11