Community banking
The pressure to merge is strong. But plenty of small banks are still viable, and rushing to do a deal could be just as risky as waiting.
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Regulators became cautious about approving bank deals after the financial crisis, but now some buyers are getting approval to close their transactions more quickly.
July 9 -
American Banker's Robert Barba on how Kansas has become fertile territory for bank deals and why more are in the works.
July 6
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The thirst for greater clarity about capital spending and valuations is prompting bank buyers and sellers to flock to cash.
July 2 -
Community banks are expanding their mortgage operations after struggling to gain ground with commercial loans.
June 20 -
Bankers, regulators and consumer advocates debate the best ways to serve low-income and underbanked consumers.
June 18 -
A half billion dollars in PE funding has breathed life into North Carolina banking, raising questions about whether community bankers nationwide should be teaming up with Mitt Romney's old industry.
June 14 -
Words like "oppressive" and "harsh" have been replace recently by terms like "fair" and "cooperative" in bankers' descriptions of how examiners are treating them. Thanks to go mostly to the improved condition of many institutions.
June 11 -
The Mississippi bank quietly cut a deal in Arkansas that could undercut class action claims in Florida and save it millions. An appeals court is reviewing the controversial legal strategy.
June 8 -
Recent proxy fights illustrate how the high-stakes contests are getting ever more expensive for bankers and insurgents alike.
June 6
