BIDDEFORD, Me. - (08/13/04) -- Ocean Communities FCU said it hasbegun a series of events aimed at encouraging reading appreciationamong children. The 'Marty Moose Reading Is Fun Program,' named forthe credit union's mascot, will kick off August 25 at the creditunion's Sanford branch, where State Rep. Jonathan Courtney will bethe first guest reader. Free refreshments will be served and eachchild will receive a free book and bookmark. The credit union plansto host reading hours like this one at its four branches throughoutthe year.
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Strong loan and deposit growth led to a double-digit increase in revenues and an even bigger jump in profits at the Columbus, Ohio-based regional bank.
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Flagstar shareholders approved a plan to merge its holding company into the bank; Huntington tapped a new chief auditor, along with two new business leaders; First Foundation hired a new chief credit officer; and more in this week's banking news roundup.
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In a tough quarter for the auto industry, the Detroit-based lender posted earnings that sped past Wall Street's expectations.
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Approximately three years after the one-time non-depository bought Roscoe (Texas) State Bank, Cornerstone Capital Bancorp agreed to purchase Peoples Bancorp.
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Regional banks say their asset quality is solid amid skittish investors. The KBW Nasdaq Regional Banking Index was largely stable Friday after falling by as much as 7% the day before.
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Coordinated sanctions target two networks behind so-called pig butchering scams, human trafficking and money laundering for North Korean cybercrime groups.
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