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Adriana Kugler to step down from Federal Reserve Board

Adriana Kugler to step down from Federal Reserve Board

Adriana Kugler is resigning as governor of the Federal Reserve Board. Kugler, who has been a governor since September 2023, will step down on Aug. 8. She plans to return to Georgetown University as a professor this fall. "It has been an honor of a lifetime to serve on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System," Kugler said in her resignation letter. "I am especially honored to have

August 1, 2025
Fulton Financial in Pa. says its president will retire at yearend

Fulton Financial in Pa. says its president will retire at yearend

Fulton Financial in Lancaster, Pa., announced that its president is retiring. The $32 billion-asset company said in a press release that Angela Snyder will retire on Dec. 31. There was no announcement about her successor. "Throughout her time at Fulton, Angela has been a pillar of strength, vision, and integrity. Her leadership has helped shape who we are today, and her impact will be felt for years to come," Chairman

August 1, 2025
Mode Eleven director has highest bid to buy its bank out of bankruptcy

Mode Eleven director has highest bid to buy its bank out of bankruptcy

A director of Mode Eleven Bancorp was the highest bidder for its bank. Summit National Bank in Hulett, Wyo., was put up for auction as part of a bankruptcy process. Court documents revealed that Victor Remsha had the highest bid, at about $5.5 million. Mode Eleven filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on June 9 and was working with Hovde Group to find a buyer for its $91.5 million-asset Summit

August 1, 2025
Scharf set to become chairman of Wells Fargo

Scharf set to become chairman of Wells Fargo

Charlie Scharf is set to become chairman of Wells Fargo after navigating the San Francisco company out of several regulatory orders. The $2 trillion-asset Wells said in a press release that its board intends to appoint Scharf, the company's CEO, to become chair. The board said it plans to appoint a lead independent director in conjunction with the move. Scharf also received a one-time special equity grant consisting of $30

August 1, 2025
Oconee State in Ga. hires former bank president to run key market

Oconee State in Ga. hires former bank president to run key market

Oconee State Bank in Watkinsville, Ga., recruited a veteran banker as market president for Middle Georgia. The $646 million-asset bank hired Andy Flowers to fill the position. Flowers just stepped down as president of American Pride Bank in Macon, Ga. "Leaving American Pride is bittersweet but looking forward to the next chapter of my life," Flowers wrote in a LinkedIn post on his last day at the bank.

August 1, 2025
Bank Midwest in Iowa reportedly closing its digital OnePlace Bank

Bank Midwest in Iowa reportedly closing its digital OnePlace Bank

Bank Midwest in Spirit Lake, Iowa, has decided to shut down its digital bank division. Keith Sexe, who was vice president of OnePlace Bank, disclosed the $1.3 billion-asset bank's decision in a LinkedIn post. "While it wasn’t the outcome I expected, I’m incredibly proud of what we accomplished, and deeply grateful to Bank Midwest for the opportunity," he wrote in the post. "Together, we launched innovative commercial products, built a

July 31, 2025
Peoples Savings applies to buy farmbank in Missouri

Peoples Savings applies to buy farmbank in Missouri

Peoples Savings Bank in Rhineland, Mo., has applied to buy farmbank in Green City, Mo. The $678.8 million-asset Peoples has submitted its application with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to acquire the $78.1 million-asset farmbank. A June press release announcing the deal did not disclose the price Peoples will pay. The transaction is expected to close in December. “Farmbank has a strong reputation and loyal customer base," Mark Laune, Peoples'

July 31, 2025
First Missouri buys Clay County Savings Bank

First Missouri buys Clay County Savings Bank

First Missouri Bancshares in Brookfield bought Clay County Savings Bank in Liberty, Mo. First Missouri, the parent of the $471.3 million-asset Verimore Bank, did not disclose how much it paid for the $137.3 million-asset Clay County Savings. “This merger represents a significant milestone in our growth strategy,” Kristie Stuewe, Verimore's president and CEO, said in a press release. “It allows us to expand our reach ... while continuing to deliver

July 31, 2025