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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The Asian-American bank agreed to buy SWNB Bancorp for $77 million.
May 22 -
The Chicago company will close 19 branches and eliminate 150 jobs, partially reflecting changing customer preferences.
May 21 -
An effort to oust two directors at the Seattle company was nullified after the investor failed to seek the required approval from the bank's state regulator.
May 21 -
Citizens Bancshares has agreed to buy Regional Bankshares for $11 million.
May 21 -
The company said the move would help it become more efficient at a time when clients are making greater use of digital channels.
May 21 -
The nearly $5 billion deal to acquire MB Financial would provide the Cincinnati company with immediate scale in the Windy City.
May 21 -
Watermark Bank would focus on business banking and entrepreneurs, with technology and concierge services designed to target those customers.
May 17 -
When potential sellers are skittish, a merger pitch from a peer who’s been through it can make the difference.
May 17 -
KS Bancorp is buying back all the shares that First Citizens acquired in an effort to take over the much smaller bank.
May 16 -
The Massachusetts bank agreed to buy Fabri & Rourke, which focuses on commercial insurance products.
May 16
