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Rheo Brouillard, the head of SI Financial, finally had a solid offer in hand after more than two years of searching for a buyer. But the resignation 10 days later of the man who made him that offer — Berkshire Hills’ Michael Daly — sent Brouillard scrambling.
February 12 -
John Ciulla, one year in as CEO of Webster Financial, discusses how he is preparing for the next downturn, picking his spots in tech spending, and remaining cautious about M&A.
January 27 -
At a FASB meeting Monday on proposed changes to the accounting standard, its critics will be given a platform.
January 25 -
Executives at Key pushed back against doubts over a deal for Laurel Road Bank’s digital lending platform so late in the credit cycle, arguing that its customers are prime borrowers with high incomes.
January 17 -
The online platform, created by Laurel Road Bank in 2013, allows users to refinance student loans and originate mortgages.
January 17 -
The tricky part: raising awareness without appearing to take advantage of borrowers at a time when agencies like the SBA are out of commission.
January 11 -
After more than 60 years as Wepawaug-Flagg Federal Credit Union, the $116 million-asset institution has rebranded as Crosspoint FCU.
January 9 -
Bob Mahoney, CEO of Belmont Savings, called Jack Barnes after People's United agreed to buy a Connecticut bank. The banks announced their own merger agreement five months later.
January 3 -
The $180 million acquisition is the first for Berkshire since the sudden departure of CEO Michael Daly.
December 12 -
The Bridgeport, Conn., company is developing a specialty in banking technology businesses. Like so many other small regionals with ambitious growth plans, it faces a tricky balancing act: how to take creative risks without getting in over its head.
November 28