Corporate governance

The Georgia company increased its target for annual expense cuts and new revenue to $175 million from $100 million. But executives warned that low interest rates and weaker mortgage volume, along with a need to invest in technology, will delay some of the bottom-line benefits.

Intensifying competition from banks could persuade large credit unions — particularly those with more than $1 billion of assets — to join forces in 2021.

The companies are reacting to an ongoing shift in customer preferences to digital channels.

The Maryland company agreed to improve its risk and compliance controls, estimating that it will cost $2 million to make changes.

Amerant Mortgage includes several former bankers from City National Bank of Florida in Miami.

Nitin Mhatre, who ran Webster's consumer and business banking operations, will become the company's third CEO in less than three years.

The Louisiana company has agreed for the second time to acquire Cheaha Financial Group in Alabama.

The Minnesota credit union's deal for Brainerd Savings & Loan comes about 11 months after it bought Neighborhood National Bank in Minnesota.

Flush with capital from issuing subordinated debt, Peapack-Gladstone is exploring acquisitions in Florida and New York in an effort to generate more fee revenue.

Mergers and acquisitions were largely on ice in 2020, but banks' mounting need to control expenses and invest heavily in technology could spur a comeback this year.

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Pandemic-induced shifts in how people work and bank will allow the Tennessee company to shed more branches and office space. It now projects it will slash expenses by an additional $30 million a year.

A recent agreement with the California Cannabis Industry Association will make it easier for legal cannabis businesses across the state to join the $92 million-asset credit union.

The Connecticut company said it will take several years to shut down the locations, which are located in Stop & Shop stores. About 80% of the branches are within five miles of traditional locations.

Southern Bancorp, which recently raised $35 million in capital, agreed to acquire DeWitt First Bankshares, the parent of Arkansas County Bank.

The company, poised to complete its purchase of Radius Bank, will enjoy new cross-selling opportunities, gain additional sources of fee income and capital as well as benefit from greater regulatory clarity, CEO Scott Sanborn says.

Citigroup will reduce bonuses for dozens of its top executives after the bank was reprimanded by regulators last year.

Hundreds of branches temporarily shuttered during the pandemic are now permanently closed.

The Illinois company has agreed to pay $191 million for the parent of Glenview State Bank.

Members of the Gunther family who own nearly a third of the company's stock are urging the board to consider strategic alternatives.