De novo institutions

Numerous investor groups have submitted applications in recent months to open new banks. While far from a surge, the filings show that bankers are warming up to the idea of new charters. Here is a look at many of those efforts.

A strong economy, an abundance of small businesses and a shakeout from industry consolidation are making the area between Los Angeles and San Diego appealing to bank organizers.

National charters have fallen out of favor in recent years, but that isn't deterring David Dotherow from pursuing one for his Florida de novo.

TNB Corp., which plans to offer deposits to institutional investors, would not have branches or retail deposits.