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Southern First Bank Expands to the Atlanta/Buckhead Market
Sandy Bowen, Fielding Troutman and Katherine Wall Provide Leadership Greenville, South Carolina – November 14, 2017 – Southern First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern...
ICBA Announces Staff Promotions
Washington, D.C. (Nov. 13, 2017)—The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced the following staff promotions, which go into effect immediately. “Congratulations to these...
Next Gen Security: 3-D Secure 2.0
2017-11-06 According to the U.S. Payments Forum’s 2017 summer market snapshot, 45 to 50 percent of all U.S. credit and debit transactions are now chip-on-chip. Accordingly, the industry has...
Jelena McWilliams Nominated for FDIC Chairman
Jelena McWilliams Nominated for FDIC Chairman President Donald Trump nominated Jelena McWilliams for chairman of the FDIC. McWilliams is vice president, chief legal officer, and corporate secretary...
Gerrish’s Musings on excess capital, BHC benefits, friendlier regulators & more
2017-12-01 Gerrish’s Musings on excess capital, BHC benefits, friendlier regulators & more Latest Gerrish’s Musings on excess capital, BHC benefits, friendlier regulators & more
Beyond Sentimentality - Why recognizing milestones is good for business
Beyond Sentimentality - Why recognizing milestones is good for business Beyond Sentimentality Why recognizing milestones is good for business By Emily Abbas, Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing...
First International Bank & Trust Welcomes Brooks Crandell, Senior Trust Officer
2017-11-17 First International Bank & Trust Welcomes Brooks Crandell, Senior Trust Officer Camelback, AZ – First International Bank & Trust (FIB&T) is proud to welcome Brooks Crandell as a Senior...
ICBA Statement on House Passage of Tax Reform Bill
2017-11-16 ICBA Statement on House Passage of Tax Reform Bill Washington, D.C (Nov. 16, 2017)—Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) President and CEO Camden R. Fine released the...
ICBA Statement on Confirmation of Otting as Comptroller of the Currency
ICBA Statement on Confirmation of Otting as Comptroller of the Currency Washington, D.C. (Nov. 16, 2017)—Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) President and CEO Camden R. Fine issued the...
Boiling Springs Savings Bank Passes $3 Million Milestone with Innovative Philanthropic Program
2017-11-13 Boiling Springs Savings Bank Passes $3 Million Milestone with Innovative Philanthropic Program Bank’s Community Alliance Program gives customers cost-free way to support non-profit...
Kinderhook Bank Appoints Harry Kabalian, Chief Financial Officer
Kinderhook Bank Appoints Harry Kabalian, Chief Financial Officer (Kinderhook, NY – November 1, 2017) Kinderhook Bank Corp., (OTCQB:NUBK), the holding company (the “Company”) for The National Union...
Bank of Ann Arbor Honors Area Vets – Announces Three Initiatives
Ann Arbor, Michigan, October 27, 2017 – Bank of Ann Arbor is pleased to announce three initiatives aimed at honoring and thanking our troops. Janice Ortbring, Vice President and Marketing Director...
First International Bank & Trust Welcomes Cheryl Streifel, Director of Human Resources & Training
First International Bank & Trust Welcomes Cheryl Streifel, Director of Human Resources & Training Bismarck, ND – First International Bank & Trust (FIB&T) is proud to welcome Cheryl Streifel as the...
ICBA Bancard Is Your On-ramp for Faster Payments
The evolutionary process of payments in banking has always required early adopters and innovators with the courage to advance to that next point of efficiency and value for business clients. Like...
County National Bank Supports Area 29 Special Olympics
County National Bank Supports Area 29 Special Olympics Hillsdale, Michigan – County National Bank (CNB) donated funds to Special Olympics Michigan of Hillsdale and Lenawee Counties. Special...
ICBA Statement on Testimony from FHFA Director Mel Watt
ICBA Statement on Testimony from FHFA Director Mel Watt Washington, D.C (Oct. 3, 2017)—Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) President and CEO Camden R. Fine issued the following...
Hanson Foundation Surpasses $50 Million in Awarded Funds
Hanson Foundation Surpasses $50 Million in Awarded Funds FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Forest City, Iowa) – Guided by the vision of their parents and committed to the community banking pillar of giving,...
Chelsea Groton Bank Ranked A 5-Star Superior Bank
GROTON, Conn. – Chelsea Groton Bank has again earned a coveted 5-Star rating from BAUERFINANCIAL, the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm. A five-star rating indicates the bank excels in areas of...
First International Bank & Trust Welcomes Keri Landry, Card Services Manager
First International Bank & Trust Welcomes Keri Landry, Card Services Manager Fargo, ND – First International Bank & Trust (FIB&T) is proud to welcome Keri Landry as the Card Services Manager. Keri...
First International Bank & Trust Welcomes Eric Wingenbach, Human Resource Recruiting Administrator
Bismarck, ND – First International Bank & Trust (FIB&T) is proud to welcome Eric Wingenbach as the Human Resource Recruiting Administrator. Eric comes to FIB&T with great experience in Human...
Bank of McKenney and CCB Bankshares, Inc. announce regulatory approvals for proposed merger
Bank of McKenney and CCB Bankshares, Inc. announce regulatory approvals for proposed merger McKenney, Virginia, October 13, 2017 - Bank of McKenney (“McKenney”) (OTC Pink: BOMK) and CCB Bankshares,...
New Gerrish’s Musings on the Doctrine of Prior Decisions, difficult transactions, dividend reinvestment & more
New Gerrish’s Musings on the Doctrine of Prior Decisions, difficult transactions, dividend reinvestment & more 2017-10-13 New Gerrish’s Musings on the Doctrine of Prior Decisions, difficult...
Red River Bank - Educating the Community One Person at a Time
2017-10-11 Red River Bank - Educating the Community One Person at a Time Educational outreach offers opportunities for financial empowerment Alexandria, Louisiana (October 11, 2017) – If your...
Rick Hutchison Joins Arundel Federal Savings Bank Residential Lending Team
Rick Hutchison Joins Arundel Federal Savings Bank Residential Lending Team (GLEN BURNIE, Maryland – Thursday, October 05, 2017) Arundel Federal Savings Bank President Dave Costello has announced...
Expectations for Improvement for Economic Conditions Hits Low Among Bank Executives According to Latest Bank Executive Business Outlook Survey From Promontory Interfinancial Network
2017-10-02 Expectations for Improvement for Economic Conditions Hits Low Among Bank Executives According to Latest Bank Executive Business Outlook Survey From Promontory Interfinancial Network...
Wolters Kluwer Adds SaaS-based Workflow Solution to Commercial Lending Portfolio
Wolters Kluwer Adds SaaS-based Workflow Solution to Commercial Lending Portfolio CASH Workflow™ gives lenders more control and visibility of their origination process to increase efficiency ...
New Gerrish’s Musings on Directors, Wells Fargo & FDIC Appeal Procedures
2017-10-02 New Gerrish’s Musings on Directors, Wells Fargo & FDIC Appeal Procedures New Gerrish’s Musings on directors, Wells Fargo & FDIC appeal procedures
Bank of Ann Arbor Selected as One of Michigan’s Best and Brightest in Wellness®
Bank of Ann Arbor Selected as One of Michigan’s Best and Brightest in Wellness® Ann Arbor, Michigan, September 25, 2017 – Bank of Ann Arbor is pleased to announce its selection as one of Michigan’s...
Kinderhook Bank Opens New Delmar Branch at 197 Delware Avenue
2017-09-18 Kinderhook Bank Opens New Delmar Branch at 197 Delware Avenue Kinderhook – September 18, 2017) Kinderhook Bank (OTCQB: NUBK) has opened a full-service banking center at 197 Delaware...
First Exchange Bank Selected as a Recipient of the 2017 Governor’s Service Award
First Exchange Bank Selected as a Recipient of the 2017 Governor’s Service Award MANNINGTON: First Exchange Bank is pleased to announce being selected as a recipient of the 2017 Governor’s Service...
Meet Kathy Newcomb, Community Bank Delaware Board Member Since 2013
2017-09-13 Meet Kathy Newcomb, Community Bank Delaware Board Member Since 2013 Kathy Newcomb currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Client Services for Coldwell Banker...
First International Bank & Trust Welcomes Danielle Smith, Learning & Development Lending Instructor
First International Bank & Trust Welcomes Danielle Smith, Learning & Development Lending Instructor FARGO, ND – First International Bank & Trust (FIB&T) is proud to welcome Danielle Smith as the ...
ICBA-Backed Escrow Relief Bill Gets Hearing
2017-09-08 ICBA-Backed Escrow Relief Bill Gets Hearing The House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit took up ICBA-supported legislation to provide needed regulatory relief...
Huron Community Bank - Community Service Project
Huron Community Bank - Community Service Project This year Huron Community Bank employees painted the animal characters at the playground in Gateway Park – Tawas City. Huron Community Bank is a...
The Hartford Courant Names Chelsea Groton Bank a Winner of the Greater Hartford 2017 Top Workplaces Award
GROTON, Conn. – Chelsea Groton Bank has been awarded a 2017 Top Workplaces honor by The Hartford Courant. The Top Workplaces lists are based on the results of an employee feedback survey...
Bank of McKenney and Citizens Community Bank Unite to Become Touchstone Bank
Bank of McKenney and Citizens Community Bank Unite to Become Touchstone Bank McKenney, Va. (Sept. 26, 2017) - Bank of McKenney and Citizens Community Bank announced today that upon completion of...
Community Bankers Association of Georgia Elects 2017-2018 Board of Directors
Scott Tomlinson, CEO, Flint Community Bank, Albany, was installed as the 2017-2018 Chairman of the Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA) during the 49th Annual Meeting & Trade Show, held...
Northview Bank & Northview Bank Employees Raised $3,000 Through Their "Denim Day" Program
Northview Bank & Northview Bank Employees Raised $3,000 Through Their "Denim Day" Program The "Denim Day" program allowed employees to wear jeans on Friday’s to the office if a donation was made to...
Axiom Bank Donates $25,000 for Irma Relief
Bank Also Provides Storm-Related Reimbursements to Employees ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 18, 2017) – Acting on its commitment to aid in the recovery from Hurricane Irma, Axiom Bank N.A. today announced...
GST Chairman’s Forum on Compensation Committee, Director Expectations and Unique Boards
GST Chairman’s Forum on Compensation Committee, Director Expectations and Unique Boards August - September, 2017 GST Chairman’s Forum on Compensation Committee, Director Expectations and Unique...