De novo institutions

First Bank of Central Ohio would be based near Columbus, where another group opened a bank last year.

Lexicon Bank in Las Vegas, whose chairman was a professional gambler, is actively courting poker players to open deposit accounts for their tournament winnings.

The proposed Chicago de novo would focus on serving female entrepreneurs.

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The last bank where he was CEO, Opus Bank, ran into trouble largely because it made too many acquisitions in too short a time span. This time around, Gordon will take a more methodical approach.

Organizers of Coastal Community Bank withdrew their application after the pandemic disrupted efforts to raise capital.

The group behind NewBank is pursuing a charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to offer banking services nationwide.

Stephen Gordon would become chairman and CEO of Genesis Bank, which is looking to raise $53 million in initial capital.

Craft Bank, which plans to open this summer, is in the final stage of raising $30 million in initial capital.

Triad Business Bank in North Carolina, which opened in March, has made $106 million in Paycheck Protection loans.