Community banking
Community banking
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The Financial Choice Act contains many positive reforms for community banks, but a provision affording benefits for holding loans on balance sheet poses risk for small lenders.
June 21 -
Byline Bancorp's decision to go public sends a message that it plans to dangle a more liquid stock in front of potential sellers. It also provides a way for certain shareholders to cash out.
June 20 -
The CFPB and others believe alternative data could provide more credit to the unbanked. Small banks and credit unions, however, have lingering concerns about breaking from traditional underwriting.
June 20 -
In 1981, a Louisiana banker sarcastically offered advice to a money market fund chasing deposits in his market, presaging today’s battles over nonbanks encroaching on banks' turf.
June 20 -
Celebrating new facilities, making donations to life-saving causes, giving youngsters the keys to success and much more.
June 19 -
The CFPB and others believe alternative data could provide more credit to the unbanked. Small banks and credit unions, however, have lingering concerns about breaking from traditional underwriting.
June 19 -
The offering would be a big milestone for Byline Bancorp, which was recapitalized in 2013 by a group led by former Banco Popular North America CEO Roberto Herencia.
June 19 -
Beacon Community Bank seeks to become the first new bank in South Carolina in roughly a decade.
June 19 -
Donations to meet basic needs, recognition for social responsibility, grand openings and grander anniversaries -- all in the latest round-up of credit union community news.
June 16 -
Pinnacle Financial Partners closed in on $20 billion in assets by buying BNC. It now has to integrate the North Carolina bank, while finding ways to boost profit and adapt to increased regulatory burden.
June 16 -
Seven banks have agreed to be sold to credit unions in the last 18 months. Expect more deals as both industries face internal and external pressure.
June 15 -
Adding Community 1st Bank would help it expand in northern California.
June 15 -
The legislation passed by the House to roll back Obama-era regulations is being touted as vital for small banks, but the bill’s main beneficiaries are elite megabanks.
June 15 -
AloStar was formed in 2011 by an investor group that bought the failed Nexity Bank in Birmingham, Ala.
June 15 -
Fed Chair Janet Yellen called the Treasury's report a "complicated document" that shared many of the central bank's objectives, including reducing regulatory burden without sacrificing safety and soundness.
June 14 -
Casey Crawford, head of the rapidly growing Movement Mortgage, recently recapitalized First State Bank in Danville, Va., with his own money.
June 14 -
The city is booming thanks to its rising population, revitalized downtown and diverse economy, attracting bank buyers and de novo interest.
June 14 -
The Indiana company will pay $92 million for Wolverine Bancorp
June 14 -
The Florida Bankers Association recently canceled a fintech conference due to a lack of interest. Such aversion could prove costly for bankers in the future.
June 13 -
The company will pay about $219 million for Diboll State Bancshares.
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