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With inventory costs rising, Minnesota bankers expect lower earnings
Key performance metrics at Minnesota’s state chartered banks haven’t changed much in the last year, said Max Zappia, Deputy Commissioner of Commerce, speaking to a group of more than 100 bankers on Sept. 27. [Continue]
Urbina replaces Robinson as CEO at BankIowa
Alison Urbina is adding the CEO title to her duties as president at BankIowa, Independence. She replaces Rob Robinson, who will remain vice chair. [Continue]
Indiana bank shutters two of 11 offices
State Bank of Lizton, Ind., announced the closing of two of its 11 banking office in the state, effective in November. [Continue]
M&A Series Part 10: Employment matters
In the final installment of our M&A series, we cast an eye on employment agreements. In any transaction the treatment of people who work at the selling organization is as important as any other facet of the deal. [Continue]
Minnesota bank ‘goes to the dogs’ for good cause
Puppy adoption was one bank’s way to give back as part of Community Impact Week, an initiative launched in 2016 by the Minnesota Bankers Association. [Continue]
Private share transactions: SEC order foreshadows trouble
A recent order from the SEC indicates concern that private companies must comply with the exact same rules as publicly-traded companies. [Continue]
M&A Series Part 9: Third-party agreements
Continuing the special contract provisions discussion, how should you treat third party vendor agreements, and the allocation of payments for any fees that may arise out of the disposition of those? [Continue]
Fiserv scoops up ATM, debit servicing from U.S. Bank
Core processing giant Fiserv is buying the third-party ATM and debit servicing business from U.S. Bank for approximately $690 million. [Continue]
Minnesota regulator forms bank advisory group
The Minnesota Department of Commerce recently established a Bank Advisory Group to help it improve supervision of state-chartered financial institutions. [Continue]