Ken McCarthy is a reporter at Credit Union Journal, and a former reporter for American Banker and S&P Global Market Intelligence.
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First American Bank agreed to cover costs incurred by the Iowa Division in Banking, while the regulator made it clear that the accord would not set a precedent for future credit union-bank deals.
By Ken McCarthyMarch 9 -
The company disclosed that an internal review of a now-discontinued loan program found that employees engaged in misconduct tied to income verification and requirements, among other things.
By Ken McCarthyMarch 9 -
The company will pay $25 million in cash for Carroll Bancorp in a deal between Baltimore-area banks.
By Ken McCarthyMarch 6 -
Challenging business conditions, exacerbated by coronavirus fears, have disrupted organizers' planning efforts.
By Ken McCarthyMarch 5 -
Recovery from a massive storm that touched down near Nashville is in its early stages, but bankers are looking at fee waivers and increased access to cash for those who were affected.
By Jim DobbsMarch 4 -
MVB in West Virginia will gain a 47% stake in the partnership in exchange for contributing its mortgage unit's assets to the new company.
By Ken McCarthyMarch 3 -
The San Diego bank is struggling to renegotiate a partnership with the tax preparation firm to address caps on interchange fees.
By Ken McCarthyMarch 3 -
Credit unions could be feeling some of the heat from critics of their bank takeovers, or simply gearing up for another round of activity.
By Ken McCarthyFebruary 28 -
Credit unions could be feeling some of the heat from critics of their bank takeovers, or simply gearing up for another round of activity.
By Ken McCarthyFebruary 27 -
Organizers of Gulf Atlantic Bank must raise $12 million in capital before opening.
By Ken McCarthyFebruary 25 -
WSFS, in an effort to catch up with bigger rivals, plans to upgrade digital channels in three years instead of five.
By Ken McCarthyFebruary 24 -
Zember abruptly resigned as CEO of Ameris Bancorp last summer.
By Ken McCarthyFebruary 20 -
David Brager, the California company's sales division manager, will replace Christopher Myers on March 16.
By Ken McCarthyFebruary 20 -
Clearer standards make it easier for shareholders to boost their stakes in banks without having to file for bank holding company status.
By Ken McCarthyFebruary 18 -
Ken Karels will be succeeded by Mark Borrecco, who had been CEO of Rabobank's U.S. bank.
By Ken McCarthyFebruary 11 -
David Hanrahan had been CEO of Capital Bank of New Jersey, which was sold last year to OceanFirst Financial.
By Ken McCarthyFebruary 10 -
The company's new platform targets a narrow customer segment — frequent fliers.
By Ken McCarthyFebruary 6 -
Unlike other regions of the country, the western U.S. has seen very few large bank mergers in recent years. Here's why Pacific Premier's acquisition of Opus Bank could change that.
By Ken McCarthyFebruary 3 -
A fifth of U.S. banks may lack the stock multiples it takes to pursue acquisitions, so they're looking for other ways to improve results and deploy capital.
By Ken McCarthyJanuary 28 -
Timothy Crane is set to succeed Ed Wehmer as president, though Wehmer will remain the Illinois company's CEO.
By Ken McCarthyJanuary 28













