Proposed bank acquisitions announced in Illinois, Kansas
First Financial in Ohio to buy BankFinancial in Illinois; Protection Bank Holding has applied to buy Haviland Bancshares in Kansas.
Community Banking
Ten recommendations to modernize deposit insurance
It’s time to refine the FDIC’s emergency authorities and resolution processes, in addition to considering possible changes to the deposit...
Fed to host community bank conference in October
The Federal Reserve will hold a conference on Oct. 9 to discuss and identify issues facing community banks, Fed Vice...
Fed survey: CDFIs planning for growth despite uncertainty
Many CDFIs are planning to expand in the near future despite resource challenges and uncertainty about government policy, according to...
Survey finds many businesses rely on bankers for expert advice
Small and midsize business leaders say they are most likely to turn to bankers for expert advice on a variety...
Leg up on a new life
Through financial education and community partnerships, some banks are helping former prison inmates with a fresh start.
Bank acquisitions announced in Missouri, South Dakota
Peoples Savings Bank and First Missouri Bancshares in Missouri and Campbell County Bank in South Dakota announce acquisitions.
Demographic trends shaping the U.S. banking outlook
The U.S. is experiencing a massive demographic shift driven by the aging Baby Boom generation, declining birth rates and shifts...
State bankers associations seek federal study on credit unions’ tax status
The Treasury Department should conduct a study of the $2.37 trillion credit union system to determine whether its current activities...
Bank acquisitions announced in four states
Proposed acquisitions announced of banks in Georgia, Massachusetts, South Dakota and Texas.
