Paul Davis
Founder, Bank SlatePaul Davis is the founder of Bank Slate, a financial strategy and research firm. He previously led community bank coverage at American Banker.
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Wise bankers will recognize that as the Trump administration dismantles much of the supervisory structure built up over past decades, regulatory risks are being supplanted by other dangers.
June 17 -
Priscilla Sims Brown will join the New York company from Commonwealth Bank in Australia.
May 11 -
About 13% of Pacific Mercantile Bancorp's loans are tied to high-risk sectors such as entertainment and food services. The company must build shareholders' equity or its loan-loss allowance above last year's levels to make sure the sale goes through.
May 6 -
The Arkansas company will gain branches around Nashville as part of the acquisition.
May 5 -
The company agreed to pay $104 million for a one-branch bank with $391 million of assets.
May 5 -
The company, once known as Southern National Bancorp of Virginia, plans to launch the as-yet-unnamed platform by the end of this year.
May 4 -
The specialty lender provides leases for preowned Ferraris, Porsches, McLarens, Lamborghinis and other luxury cars.
May 4 -
The purchases of Truck Insurance Specialists and Hometown Insurance are expected to help the company expand its dealings in transportation and agriculture.
May 4 -
The company will start to offer insurance planning and risk management services as part of its purchase of Strategic Wealth Group in Valdosta, Ga.
May 4 -
The Tennessee bank's deal for Fountain Leasing is set to close this month.
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