Community banking
Community banking
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Brady Torgerson, former president of First Security Bank-West, was sentenced to two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud at two banks.
February 17 -
Banks expect strong global consumption of U.S. oil and gas, driven in part by the supply strain that followed Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
February 16 -
A community bank in Missouri plans to offer fractional stock rewards later this year, while a small bank in Utah is winding down a similar program.
February 15 -
Acquiring First Miami Bancorp would give the Greenville, South Carolina-based buyer three branches and nearly $900 million of deposits in the Southeast's biggest banking market.
February 14 -
In the aftermath of Louisiana's largest bank failure, Ashton Ryan Jr. was convicted on all 46 counts against him. U.S. Attorney Duane Evans called the case a "theft of epic proportions."
February 13 -
The appointment of Mung Chiang should lead to more robust oversight, sharper questions and overall stronger corporate governance, First Merchants CEO Mark Hardwick said.
February 10 -
Albuquerque-based One Hope Financial Institution will focus on small-business owners who have been historically excluded from traditional banking services.
February 10 -
Adelphi Bank in Columbus was given the green light by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to open.
February 8 -
Primis Financial in McLean believes its multimillion-dollar investment in a subsidiary that makes online loans to doctors, dentists and veterinarians will begin paying off this year, after build-out costs weighed on the bottom line in 2021 and 2022.
February 8 -
A senior regulator writes that the ongoing review of the system will lead to changes, rather than an embrace of the status quo.
February 8