JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 1, 2024

and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency recently announced proposals to update their approaches to evaluating bank mergers and other business combinations under the Bank Merger Act. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Originally published by Law360 - April 26, 2024. By: WilmerHale

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Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This partially explains why sports investment banking has become a hot field, with JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs launching their own sports coverage groups. For a long time, sports teams and franchises were not worth that much, so banks rarely put their “A-Teams” on these deals. What is Sports Investment Banking?

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JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 31, 2025

The federal banking agencies have announced their intent to issue a proposal to rescind the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) final rule originally issued in October 2023. The October 2023 final rule tailored CRA performance standards to bank size, business model, and local conditions. By: Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

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How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

On January 29, 2024, the OCC issued a proposed policy statement[1] describing the general principles it uses to evaluate applications for approval of transactions under the Bank Merger Act (“BMA”), principally bank mergers, consolidations, and deposit assumptions (“Business Combinations”). By: Morrison & Foerster LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 22, 2024

On April 10, the OCC announced a notice published in the Federal Register extending the comment period for the OCC’s proposed rule on bank mergers. The NPRM titled, “Business Combinations under the Bank Merger Act,” was originally published on February 14. By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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How2Exit

JUNE 10, 2024

E221: Michael Mufson Discusses Investment Banking and Business Exit Strategies - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Michael Mufson is a seasoned investment banker with a distinguished career spanning over several decades. Customer Concentration : Having a diversified customer base protects the business's value and can attract more buyers.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

On January 29, the OCC announced a proposed rule for bank merger approvals under the Bank Merger Act (BMA). to reflect its view that a business combination is a significant corporate transaction. The OCC proposed changes to 12 CFR 5.33 By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

He distinguished his investment method from traditional private equity or investment banking by making riskier investments in new, unproven businesses with the aim of larger returns should these businesses succeed. By: Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This is the third installment of our series evaluating the choice between starting a “new” bank through the de novo chartering process or purchasing an existing bank to implement the new business plan.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC) released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) seeking to “increase the transparency of the standards that apply to the agency’s review of business combinations involving national banks and Federal savings associations.” By: Proskauer - Regulatory & Compliance

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Kilpatrick partner Gary Bronstein joined other thought leaders at the 2025 Bank Director Acquire of Be Acquired Conference to discuss and debate some of the most interesting issues in banking. By: Kilpatrick

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Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Washington, DC, (November 21, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking is pleased to announce the addition of Conor Miller as a Managing Director. Following the acquisition, he continued as a Business Unit Director and COO at Dometic Group, managing global integration strategies and product innovations within the Mobile Power Solutions segment.

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JD Supra: Mergers

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The Bank of England has published the final report on its system-wide exploratory scenario. The SWES was a 'system-wide' exercise, incorporating a wide range of financial firms and business models, focusing not on the resilience of individual participants, but the impact on important U.K. financial markets. By: A&O Shearman

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 28, 2024

With roots in the banking sector, Issac began his career at Royal Bank of Scotland Group. He was the youngest board member and played a key role in significant acquisitions such as Natwest Bank, Citizens Bank, and Bahambro in the Netherlands.

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TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 9, 2024

A dust-up between Evolve Bank & Trust, Mercury and Synapse has led TabaPay to abandon its acquisition plans of troubled banking-as-a-service startup Synapse. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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The TRADE

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Deutsche Bank has chosen the London Stock Exchange Groups Trade Discovery compliance solution as it seeks to meet increasingly rigorous regulatory demands. The post Deutsche Bank selects LSEG compliance solution appeared first on The TRADE.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In an effort to increase transparency in the Bank Merger Act (BMA) approval process, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has recently issued a proposed policy statement (the “Policy Statement”) which is intended to provide insight into the principles the OCC would apply when reviewing BMA applications.

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MergersCorp M&A International

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, businesses are constantly seeking ways to grow, optimize operations, and enhance their competitive edge. In this environment, MergersCorp Investment Banking stands out as a dedicated partner for businesses navigating the complexities of the global market.

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The TRADE

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Autonomous, the financial services research business division within Bernstein, has appointed two new US bank analysts. Ken Usdin has been appointed co-head of the Autonomous US business, covering large-cap banks alongside Dwight Collins, who heads the research business US sales team.

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Business Standard - FInance

JULY 4, 2023

Bank of India Mahila Samman Savings Certificate: The scheme was announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her Budget speech this year

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Global Banking & Finance

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Santander creates two new global businesses for retail, consumer areas By Jesús Aguado MADRID (Reuters) -Spain’s Santander is consolidating its retail, commercial and consumer activities across all markets under two new global businesses to help it improve performance and add customers, it said on Monday.

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JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

On January 29, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding its review of business combinations under the Bank Merger Act (BMA). Specifically, the OCC proposed: (i) amendments to 12 C.F.R.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 22, 2025

People are convinced that financial modeling in equity research is vastly different from investment banking and that research requires different or more specialized skills. Traditionally, banks gave away equity research reports for free to incentivize large clients to trade with the bank.

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Financial Times - Banking

JANUARY 28, 2025

Lender to wind down in businesses where it has struggled to compete with rivals

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The New York Times: Banking

JANUARY 27, 2024

Dick Bove, the ubiquitous banking expert, is going out swinging after more than half a century in the business.

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Deal Lawyers

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Late last month, the OCC announced proposed changes to its rules regarding business combinations involving national banks and federal savings associations. The OCC reviews business combination applications to determine whether procedural and substantive requirements are met. Any business […]

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 4, 2024

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) recently sought comment on a proposed rule designed to increase the transparency of the standards applicable to the OCC’s review of business combinations (i.e., At a high level, the NPRM would amend two provisions of the OCC’s rules for business combinations set forth in 12 CFR 5.33

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The New York Times: Banking

JULY 24, 2024

Community banks are big commercial real-estate lenders. But they say their loans are to sturdy local businesses, not those facing vacant office space.

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How2Exit

JUNE 16, 2024

E222: Paul Neal Discusses Wealth Building by Owning Business Property - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Paul Neal is a seasoned financial strategist and real estate finance expert with a background in engineering. He is the author of "Unleash Your Business: Unlock Wealth, Autonomy, and Control by Buying Your Building and Firing Your Landlords."

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JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 24, 2025

On March 17, the OCC announced it had conditionally approved an application of a fintech to change the business model of a nationally chartered bank upon acquisition of the bank by the fintech, specifically allowing the fintech company to become a bank holding company by indirectly acquiring the bank.

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Focus Investment Banking

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Washington, DC, (October 28, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking, a leading middle-market investment bank, is proud to announce that Daniel Murphy has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor in its Automotive group. We are thrilled to have Dan Murphy on board as a Senior Advisor,” said Rick Thomas, CEO of FOCUS Investment Banking.

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JD Supra: Mergers

APRIL 5, 2024

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) recently sought comment on a proposed rule designed to increase the transparency of the standards applicable to the OCC’s review of business combinations (i.e., By: Vedder Price

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 8, 2025

Washington, DC, (January 9, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking is pleased to announce that John-Michael Tamburro has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Technology Services group. John-Michaels career spans an impressive range of finance disciplines, including derivatives, private equity, and investment banking.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 21, 2023

We’ve had dozens of laid off investment banking analysts and associates reach out to us for how to navigate a tough job market. From Goldman Sachs to Morgan Stanley to Citi and beyond, it seems like even the biggest banks are being impacted by reduced deal flow, and there’s still room for the dominos to fall.

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How2Exit

OCTOBER 13, 2024

E246: Lane Carrick Reveals the SHOCKING Truth About Business Sales Failure - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Lane Carrick is a seasoned mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professional with extensive experience spanning multiple industries and transaction levels. Selecting the right advisor can make or break a business sale.

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OfficeHours

MAY 31, 2023

Last week, I graduated from Harvard Business School. When I get asked whether the business school was worth it, my response is always “YES, but not in the ways I had expected.” Having spent the entirety of my own career in investment banking and then in private equity, my definition of success had become somewhat…rigid.

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