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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The company claims that its biggest investors is taking steps to seize control, oust the board and find a buyer.
By Ken McCarthyNovember 25 -
An Indiana bank is looking to complete the first outright purchase of a credit union since the financial crisis. Though hurdles exist, some industry observers say more such deals are doable.
By Ken McCarthyNovember 19 -
First Bank of Berne has agreed to acquire Adams County Credit Union, turning the tables in a year in which 14 credit unions have announced deals to buy banks.
By Ken McCarthyNovember 14 -
Banks are putting more effort in deposit gathering and fee-based products to offset thinning margins and increased payoffs by small-business clients.
By Ken McCarthyNovember 13 -
The Pennsylvania company gained $67 million in assets under management as part of the acquisition.
By Ken McCarthyNovember 12 -
The company, which plans to become Altabancorp, said the initiative removes brand confusion and puts its size and scale on display.
By Ken McCarthyNovember 12 -
Most consumers, even those in rural communities, have become accustomed to digital services. That's something certain community banks better face up to, panelists at the ABA conference said.
By Ken McCarthyNovember 10 -
The FDIC ordered the Seattle bank to pay a nearly $1.4 million fine tied to improper agreements with real estate brokers and homebuilders.
By Ken McCarthyNovember 6 -
Recent closings could portend a stiffer regulatory stance on capital adequacy and risk.
By Ken McCarthyNovember 5 -
Panelists at the ABA's annual conference said that reviewing and updating procedures and marketing tactics can help bring in more accounts.
By Ken McCarthyNovember 1