Community banking
Community banking
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Team Capital Bank in Bethlehem, Pa., has done something few startups of the last decade could boast of: it survived the financial crisis and just sold for $122 million.
December 20 -
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has taken disciplinary action against the banking software provider Jack Henry & Associates for failing to get a processing center damaged by Hurricane Sandy up and running in a timely manner.
December 20 - South Carolina
Palmetto Bancshares (PLMT) in Greenville, S.C., is combining its chairman and chief executive roles.
December 20 - Virginia
American National Bankshares (AMNB) in Danville, Va., has tapped one of its executives to become chief banking officer.
December 20 -
Most of the bankers highlighted a year ago made headlines, took bold steps or had successful years. As expected, some bought other banks, rebranded or repositioned their companies for the future.
December 20 -
A recap of the informed opinions (and discussions they generated) on BankThink this week.
December 20 -
More and more banks are ramping up in asset-based lending, even as some fret about increased regulatory scrutiny. In a Q&A, the head of the industry's trade group discusses the latest trends, what's keeping his members up nights and what to look for in the year ahead.
December 20 - Pennsylvania
National Penn Bancshares (NPBC) in Boyertown, Pa., will take a fourth-quarter charge as it closes branches and prepares to move its headquarters.
December 20 - New York
Hudson Valley Holding (HVB) in Yonkers, N.Y., has hired a former regulator to be chief risk officer for its bank.
December 20 - California
Bank of Commerce Holdings (BOCH) in Redding, Calif., continued to revamp its executive team by hiring Robert Muttera as chief credit officer.
December 20 - Connecticut
Webster Financial (WBS) in Waterbury, Conn., has promoted Joseph Savage to president.
December 20 -
A look at 10 bankers who will be busy in 2014 digesting big acquisitions, finding new sources of revenue, answering critics or proving themselves in new roles.
December 20 -
First Citizens Banc (FCZA) in Sandusky, Ohio, has raised $25 million to exit the Troubled Asset Relief Program.
December 20 -
Compliance is a top growing expense, the regulatory bar has increased, banks needs better talent management and cybersecurity is everyone's problem.
December 20 -
Virginia National Bank in Charlottesville, Va., has changed its corporate structure.
December 20 -
Peoples Financial (PFBX) in Biloxi, Miss., sold about $27.3 million in nonperforming assets in the fourth quarter.
December 20 -
First Financial Bancorp (FFBC) in Cincinnati has agreed to buy Insight Bank in Worthington, Ohio.
December 20 -
Provident Financial Services (PFS) in Jersey City, N.J., has agreed to buy Team Capital Bank in Bethlehem, Pa.
December 20 - California
American River Bankshares (AMRB) in Sacramento, Calif., is looking for its next chief credit officer.
December 19 -
In the space of just a few hours, regulators issued -- and banks condemned -- guidance meant to clarify the impact of the Volcker Rule on small institutions.
December 19



