
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.
Anchor Bancorp in Lacey, Wash., has agreed to name a new board member in exchange for a truce with an activist investor.
John A. Kanas will step aside as president and chief executive of BankUnited on Jan. 1, the Miami Lakes, Fla., company announced in a press release Wednesday.
A breakdown in internal controls at Bank of Princeton almost killed a deal to sell the company to Investors Bancorp.
National Commerce in Birmingham, Ala., has agreed to buy Private Bancshares in Atlanta.
Stonegate Bank in Pompano Beach, Fla., has agreed to buy Insignia Bank in Sarasota, Fla.
First Defiance Financial in Defiance, Ohio, has agreed to pay $63 million for Commercial Bancshares, the $342 million-asset parent of Commercial Savings Bank.
Synovus Financial in Columbus, Ga., has agreed to buy Entaire Global Companies in Atlanta.
United Bankshares in Charleston, W.Va., has agreed to buy Cardinal Financial in Tysons Corner, Va.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has downgraded the Community Reinvestment Act rating for BancorpSouth in Tupelo, Miss.
Investors Bancorp in Short Hills, N.J., has joined the ranks of banks flagged by regulators for Bank Secrecy Act issues.