Community banking
Community banking
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The Bancorp in Wilmington, Del., said on Friday that it has eliminated its commercial lending operations, amid pressure from regulators to fix its anti-money laundering procedures.
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New York Private Bank scored a victory this week when it lured two entertainment industry lenders away from Comerica Bank to head up its new film finance division. But the small, New York-based bank is also entering a fiercely competitive field. Here are some of the major players it will be up against.
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Green Dot announced Thursday that its revenue and net income rose in the third quarter as the firm found ways to earn more money from its base of 4.6 million active prepaid cards.
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Profits at United Bankshares soared in the third quarter thanks largely to a recent acquisition, but credit quality weakened slightly as several commercial borrowers struggled to repay their loans.
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Embattled nonbank servicer Ocwen took a $100 million charge for a potential settlement of foreclosure violations and posted a third-quarter loss, but warned the final cost to settle allegations that it backdated foreclosure notices could be higher.
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First United Bank in Durant, Okla., has agreed to acquire First American Bank in Purcell, Okla.
October 30 - WIB PH
If we hope to achieve pay equality and see more women in leadership positions, women need to ask for what they believe they deserve, and companies must change ingrained attitudes toward those who do so.
October 30 - North Carolina
Park Sterling in Charlotte, N.C. reported lower quarterly earnings as integration costs for a recent acquisition overshadowed solid loan growth.
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The Florida company's business plan relies heavily on consolidation, but management hasn't announced a deal in more than two years. CEO Gene Taylor recently told analysts that M&A remains a focus, but the company will no longer discuss the topic until it has something to announce.
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Pacific Commerce Bank in Los Angeles has agreed to buy Vibra Bank in Chula Vista, Calif.
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Banc of California in Irvine reported strong earnings growth in the third quarter thanks to a massive surge in fees from the sale of loans.
October 30 - Massachusetts
Brookline Bancorp in Boston reported higher quarterly profits fueled by loan growth and improved asset quality.
October 30 - California
Heritage Oaks Bancorp in Paso Robles, Calif., has revamped its audit committee after discovering it broke Nasdaq rules.
October 30 - New Jersey
Valley National Bancorp in Wayne, N.J., reported higher earnings driven by loan growth, lower costs and improvements in credit quality.
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S&T Bancorp in Indiana, Pa., has agreed to buy Integrity Bancshares in Camp Hill, Pa.
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BBCN Bancorp in Los Angeles has added three directors, including a consultant well-versed in anti-money laundering regulation.
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WesBanco in Wheeling, W.Va., has agreed to buy ESB Financial in Ellwood City, Pa.
October 29 - Wisconsin
Bank of Sun Prairie in Sun Prairie, Wis., has a new chief executive.
October 29 - New Hampshire
New Hampshire Thrift Bancshares in Newport has raised $17 million by issuing subordinated debt to certain investors.
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The Detroit lender gave a favorable outlook on credit losses despite the fact that it expects a decline in used-car prices.
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