Regional Banking news and trends

Republic First Sold to Fulton in Latest Regional Bank Failure
Banking // April 28, 2024

Philadelphia-based lender Republic First Bancorp has been sold after being seized by regulators. Fulton Bank, another Pennsylvania financial institution, has agreed to acquire the lender — which does business as Republic Bank — and its assets, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) announced late Friday (April 26)....

NYCB Stock Plunges as Bank Warns of ‘Material Weaknesses’
Banking // March 03, 2024

New York Community Bancorp (NYCB) stock plummeted Friday (March 1) amid a leadership shakeup. The almost 26% drop came as the bank also reported a loss greater than what it had stated in the past, and said it had uncovered “material weaknesses” in its internal loan...

Report: U.S. Banking Regulators Watching Big Regional Banks
Bank Regulation // September 18, 2022

Large regional banks may be required to increase their financial cushions so they can better weather any crises that may emerge, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday (Sept. 18). The Journal cited anonymous sources as having said regulations under consideration would impose on large regional...

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SVB’s Ex-Owner Ends Bankruptcy Amid FDIC Litigation

August 04, 2024
Silicon Valley Bank’s former owner has gotten a judge’s permission to end its bankruptcy. As Reuters reported Saturday (Aug. 3), SVB Financial Group has been given leave to turn over its assets to its creditors, bringing its bankruptcy to a close. According to the report, the company’s bankruptcy restructuring includes a provision for the establishment […]

Republic First Sold to Fulton in Latest Regional Bank Failure

April 28, 2024
Philadelphia-based lender Republic First Bancorp has been sold after being seized by regulators. Fulton Bank, another Pennsylvania financial institution, has agreed to acquire the lender — which does business as Republic Bank...

NYCB Stock Plunges as Bank Warns of ‘Material Weaknesses’

March 03, 2024
New York Community Bancorp (NYCB) stock plummeted Friday (March 1) amid a leadership shakeup. The almost 26% drop came as the bank also reported a loss greater than what it had...

Report: U.S. Banking Regulators Watching Big Regional Banks

September 18, 2022
Large regional banks may be required to increase their financial cushions so they can better weather any crises that may emerge, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday (Sept. 18). The...