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Chemung in N.Y. posts loss after selling underwater securities

Chemung in N.Y. posts loss after selling underwater securities

Chemung Financial in Elmira, N.Y., reported a quarterly loss after unloading underwater securities. The $2.9 billion-asset company said in a press release that it lost $6.5 million in the second quarter, compared to $5 million in net income a year earlier. Chemung sold $245.5 million of securities in June 2025 at a pretax loss of $17.5 million. The company, in conjunction with selling the securities, issued $45 million of subordinated

July 18, 2025
Western Alliance in Phoenix to rebrand its banking divisions

Western Alliance in Phoenix to rebrand its banking divisions

Western Alliance Bancorp. in Phoenix will rebrand its banks to reflect its corporate identity. The parent of Western Alliance Bank will rename Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank. AmeriHome Mortgage and Western Alliance Trust Co. will retain their brands. The effort is "an exciting milestone as we continue to advance our national commercial bank strategy," Ken Vecchione,

July 17, 2025
New Independent in Indiana to buy State Bank of Medora

New Independent in Indiana to buy State Bank of Medora

New Independent Bancshares in New Washington, Ind., has agreed to buy State Bank of Medora in Indiana. The deal is expected to close in the second half of this year. The $614.7 million-asset New Independent did not disclose how much it will pay for the $103.4 million-asset State Bank of Medora. Olsen Palmer advised New Independent.

July 17, 2025
TDECO in Houston terminates deal for Sabine State Bank in La.

TDECO in Houston terminates deal for Sabine State Bank in La.

TDECO in Houston has terminated an agreement to buy Sabine State Bank and Trust in Many, La. The $4.8 billion-asset credit union agreed in April 2024 to buy the $1.2 billion-asset Sabine in a deal that was expected to close earlier this year. The price wasn’t disclosed. It would have a been a huge acquisition for a credit union. Sabine, which has 51 branches in western Louisiana and east Texas,

July 15, 2025
Climate First Bank in Florida raises $46 million

Climate First Bank in Florida raises $46 million

Climate First Bancorp in Orlando, Fla., raised $46 million by selling common stock. The company said in a press release that the capital will help it expand its national solar and renewable energy platforms, along with other socially responsible financing efforts. "This major new investment is a reflection of the national commitment to combat the climate crisis," Ken LaRoe, the company's CEO, said in the release. "Despite all of the

July 15, 2025
Broadway Bank in Texas begins search after CEO’s retirement.

Broadway Bank in Texas begins search after CEO’s retirement.

Broadway Bank in San Antonio, Texas, is looking for a new leader. The $5.7 billion-asset bank said in a press release that David Bohne had retired as CEO. Harvey Hartenstine, the bank's president and chief banking executive, was named interim CEO as the board looks for a permanent replacement.

July 15, 2025
Northfield Savings in Vermont hires outsider as next CEO

Northfield Savings in Vermont hires outsider as next CEO

Northfield Savings Bank in Northfield, Vt., will soon have a new leader. The $1.6 billion bank said in a press release that Joseph Bator will become president and CEO and join the board on Sept. 1. Bator, who recently served as a regional vice president in New Hampshire for TD Bank, will succeed the retiring Thomas Leavitt. Bator "is a strategic and values-driven leader with deep commercial banking experience and

July 15, 2025
Unity in N.J. reports higher profit after shedding Patriot National stock

Unity in N.J. reports higher profit after shedding Patriot National stock

Unity Bancorp in Clinton, N.J., reported increased earnings after it found a way to liquidate its holdings in Patriot National Bancorp in Stamford, Conn. The $2.9 billion-asset Unity said in a press release that its second-quarter earnings rose by 74% from a year earlier, to $16.5 million. The quarter included a $3.5 million pretax gain realized on the sale of securities and a $2 million release for credit losses on

July 15, 2025