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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Valley National Bancorp in Wayne, N.J., has taken several steps to help it navigate through a difficult interest rate environment.
August 10 -
By buying EverBank Financial, the insurance and retirement savings behemoth will gain billions of dollars in low-cost deposits and access to many new lending products that it can offer to millions of clients.
August 8 -
MidSouth Bancorp in Lafayette, La., has named Troy Cloutier, the son of Chief Executive Rusty Cloutier, to run its bank.
August 8 -
TIAA in New York has agreed to buy EverBank in Jacksonville, Fla.
August 8 -
U.S. Bancorp in Minneapolis is cooperating with a federal investigation of a racecar driver accused of running a payday lending scam.
August 5 -
Despite ongoing challenges, executives at community banks believe they can boost revenue this year. At the same time, pressure is mounting to build scale, which could mean more consolidation.
August 5 -
Sandy Spring Bancorp in Olney, Md., said that its insurance unit bought The Advantage Group, which offers personal, business and life insurance to clients in Maryland, northern Virginia and Washington.
August 4 -
WSFS Financial in Wilmington, Del., has agreed to buy the assets of Powdermill Financial Solutions in Wilmington.
August 3 -
Quaint Oak Bancorp in Southampton, Pa., has bought the rights to a portfolio of personal and commercial insurance policies.
August 1 -
Monona State Bank in Wisconsin has agreed to buy MBC Bankshares in Middleton, Wis.
August 1
