
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.
Paul Davis is the founder of Bank Slate, a financial strategy and research firm. He previously led community bank coverage at American Banker.
A survey conducted by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors found that concerns about operating conditions have led a large percentage of small banks to steer clear of acquisitions and new tech investments.
The West Virginia company has an agreement to buy WinFirst Financial for $21.7 million in cash.
The company would also gain a branch near Dallas with the proposed acquisition.
The bank has agreed to pay $158 million for Standard AVB Financial, which has 17 branches in Pennsylvania.
A deal between Dime Community and Bridge Bancorp was delayed, and nearly derailed, by the coronavirus outbreak. Here’s how the two sides kept it on track.
New Enterprise Bank would focus on venture capital and private equity firms that are involved in investment between China and the San Francisco area.
The Connecticut company will receive $120 million in cash from AssuredPartners for People's United Insurance Agency.
The company will shutter a fifth of its locations, while reinvesting some of the savings in its digital banking platform.
The San Diego bank first considered finding a buyer two years ago and had offers in early 2019. The price of the deal it finally reached in the throes of the pandemic was much lower than some earlier offers.
The company joins a growing list of banks shuttering locations as customers flock to digital channels.