November 6, 2014
Comments Off on Banner Bank and Glacier Bank buying smaller banks
Two banks with Idaho locations have announced mergers, one of which would increase Banner Bank’s presence in northern Idaho. Banner announced Nov. 5 that it will acquire AmericanWest Bank, based in Spokane, for $702 million. Meanwhile, Montana-based Glacier Bank, which ...
Tagged with: AmericanWest Bank Banner Bank Community Banks Mergers and Acquisitions Mountain West Bank
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October 3, 2014
Comments Off on Community bankers concerned with regulation, non-bank competitors
In a new report, Idaho community banking leaders say improving economic conditions are helping their business, but increased regulations and competition is making it tough for them to survive. Walmart, financial technology companies like Square and Paypal and credit unions ...
Tagged with: Community Banks Dodd-Frank Gavin Gee Idaho Department of Finance Tom Romrell
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