Capital

Two major banking organizations objected to a proposal by the agency that would expand the pool of investors in subordinated debt issued by credit unions. They fear it could provide credit unions more financing to buy banks.

The company will pay $64 million to significantly increase its scale in the Tampa Bay area.

There are no provisions in a new NCUA plan that outright bar credit unions from leveraging subordinated debt to acquire a bank. The long-awaited rule on bank purchases, also released Thursday, merely clarifies existing regulations rather than adding new components.

The National Credit Union Administration plans to unveil new capital proposals on Thursday. It's a given that bankers won't like them, but credit unions could also find themselves disappointed.

The National Credit Union Administration plans to unveil new capital proposals on Thursday. It's a given that bankers won't like them, but credit unions could also find themselves disappointed.

The company will pay $29 million for Virginia Bank Bankshares.

The company will pay $24 million in cash for Central Federal Bancshares.

Organizers of First Women's Bank have also filled two key executive posts.

Organizers of Founders Bank in Washington still need to raise at least $25 million before opening.

The Pennsylvania company will pay $80 million for the parent of USNY Bank.

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With loan demand weak due to factors beyond their control, small-bank execs can expect to field lots of questions about capital and expense management.

The company, which has agreed to buy Marquis Bancorp, could use some of the proceeds to fund growth and pay off a line of credit.

Organizers of TYME Bank aim to take advantage of consolidation taking place around Texas.

Organizers of Bank of St. George still need to raise $18 million before opening.

The two agencies have delayed the deadline for the public to respond to a request for information on the rating system used to score banks' overall health.

Lower interest rates are allowing banks to use the cheaper capital to repay higher-cost debt and prepare for future expansion.

It's long past time for the National Credit Union Administration to implement a risk-based capital standard, and the recently approved delay could hurt more than it helps.

It's long past time for the National Credit Union Administration to implement a risk-based capital standard, and the recently approved delay could hurt more than it helps.

Organizers have applied to form Craft Bank. If successful, the bank would become the third to open in the Atlanta area in recent years.