Bluestone Bank Joins Mutual Bancorp Holding Company
Bluestone Bank has officially joined Mutual Bancorp, the now-$8.4 billion mutual holding company for Cape Cod 5 and Fidelity Bank.
St. Mary’s CU, MetroWest FCU Complete Merger
St.Mary’s Credit Union and MetroWest Community Federal Credit Union have officially combined to create a $1.15 billion credit union.
Needham Bank Expansion into New Hampshire Continues
Needham Bank has opened a new location in New Hampshire as it, like several of its peer Massachusetts institutions, looks for growth to the north.
Personnel File – No. 448
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored, it’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Chase to Double ‘Community Center’ Expanded Branches
Chase Bank says it’s expanding the number of its bulked-up branches designed to teach financial literacy and support small businesses in underserved communities.
Community Good Works
Commonwealth Real Estate announced it raised $144,000 to support children diagnosed with cancer at an annual fundraiser. See who else gave back.
Eastern Bank Hires CRE Lender from Chase
Eastern Bank has hired Paul Davis as one of its new commercial real estate relationship managers.
Former GFA FCU CFO Headed to NY Credit Union
Channing Harwood is joining New York-based Sunmark Credit Union as the institution’s new chief financial officer.
Personnel File No. 447
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored, it’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Stepping Up Once Again
Jim Petkewich started 2024 as the EVP and COO of St. Mary’s Credit Union, then served as interim president and CEO until the credit union hired Grace Lee. Now he’s back in the CEO seat after less than a year
Aging CEOs Create Multi-Faceted Next Generation of Leaders
As the age of bank chief executive officers rises, the next generation of leaders will take a different path to the top than their predecessors.
Ion Bank to Merge With The Cooperative Bank
Ion Bank will be merging with The Cooperative Bank, with the latter operating as a division of the Connecticut-based institution.
Mass. Bank and Credit Unions Testify on Interchange Fees
Massachusetts banks and credit unions argued in support of interchange fees on credit card transactions to a state committee earlier this week.
Retired Bank CEO to Lead Suffolk Board of Trustees
The former CEO of Cape Cod 5 Bank was elected chair of Suffolk University’s board of trustees, the first woman to hold the position in the school’s 120-year history.
Personnel File: No. 446
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored, it’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Bristol County Savings Bank Affiliate Surpasses $1B in Assets
An affiliate of Taunton-based Bristol County Savings Bank has surpassed $1 billion in assets, the bank announced at its annual meeting.
Why Is My Loan Originator on Instagram?
It’s the age of social media video, and Massachusetts’ high-performing loan originators are focusing their marketing efforts on making a personal connection with prospective customers through their phones.
StonehamBank Opens First Branch in 50 Years
StonehamBank is opening a branch at 25 Main Street in North Reading, the bank’s first new location since 1976.
Eastern Bank Finances $39M Bridge Loan For Worcester Senior Housing
Eastern Bank is financing a $39 million bridge loan for a recently constructed Worcester multifamily development.
Cape & Coast Bank Names Chief Commercial Lending Officer
Cape & Coast Bank has promoted Robert Carey to chief commercial lending officer at the institution.
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