Opus Bank in Irvine, Calif., has hired a CIT Group banker to lead its new media and entertainment lending group.
The $6.6 billion-asset bank named Jeffrey Zaks senior managing director, according to a Tuesday news release. Zaks previously worked for the $44 billion-asset CIT, as vice president of media and entertainment finance.
Zaks joined CIT through its
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Opus Bank in Irvine, Calif., is the latest bank to partner with an online lender, announcing an agreement Thursday to refer certain small-business customers to OnDeck Capital.
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Getting CIT back on track could be a legacy-defining assignment for veteran banker Alemany, in much the same way as the firms turnaround after bankruptcy was viewed as a chance at redemption for John Thain. Success would be no small feat.
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Atlantic Capital Bancshares in Atlanta has formed a lending division to focus on the emerging film and entertainment industry in Georgia.
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Opus' new entertainment group will provide capital financing and banking to the television, music, digital media, broadcasting, sports and film sectors.
