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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Its bid for El Dorado Savings wasn’t the highest, but PacWest's image as a skilled dealmaker added value to its offer in the seller’s eyes.
November 30 -
The company will pay $64 million in cash and stock for First Beeville Financial.
November 28 -
The Connecticut regional bank will pay $327 million for the parent of Belmont Savings Bank.
November 27 -
Nexos National Bank would be led by Gordon Baird, a former Citi executive. A former New York banking commissioner is set to join the proposed bank's board.
November 26 -
The Florida company will have more than $16 billion in assets, along with increased scale in Georgia, when it buys National Commerce.
November 26 -
Scott Custer is set to become chairman of Dogwood State Bank, a proposed North Carolina de novo.
November 21 -
The past month was a busy one for community banks with expansion on the agenda and millions to spend.
November 18 -
Silvergate is selling the branch to focus more on fintech deposits and specialty lending.
November 16 -
The North Carolina regional bank will gain four locations and $834 million in loans.
November 16 -
The Mississippi company will have 22 branches and more than $1 billion in assets when the deal is completed.
November 15
