Personnel File – No. 432
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored, it’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Berkshire Bank CEO Jumps to First County Bank
Berkshire Bank President and CEO Nitin J. Mhatre will be First County Bank’s next CEO, the bank said in a statement.
Pittsfield Cooperative Bank Names New COO
Pittsfield Cooperative Bank has named a new chief operating officer who’ll be the latest former Berkshire Bank exec to fill a leading role at the bank.
Community Good Works
Leominster-based Fidelity Bank announced it gave $15,000 to three local nonprofits “focused on food insecurity, personal hygiene and veterans outreach programs and services.” See who else gave back.
Personnel File – No. 420
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Personnel File – No. 419
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Berkshire, Brookline Given Go-Ahead to Merge
Berkshire Bank and the multi-bank parent company for Brookline Bank announced they have received all required regulatory approvals to complete their $1.1 billion proposed merger.
Berkshire Bank, Brookline Bank to Become Beacon Bank & Trust
Once the merger between Boston-based Berkshire Bank and Brookline Bancorp is completed, the new bank will go by a new name, the two lenders announced late Wednesday.
Berkshire Reports Best Quarter Since 2021 Turnaround Launch
While its executives wait for regulators to approve a proposed merger with Brookline Bancorp, Berkshire Bank executives got to bask in the glow of a strong quarterly earnings report.
Community Good Works
Boston-based Eastern Bank said its foundation has made a $10 million, three-year commitment to its new “Career-Focused English Proficiency Initiative.” See who else gave back.
Personnel File – No. 411
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Berkshire’s Next Private Banking Play
Berkshire Bank is launching its new flagship private banking center and senior vice president Paul O’Donnell is ready to lead its battle for a larger share of Boston’s high net-worth depositors.
Personnel File – No. 410
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Banking Apps Crucial for Customer Satisfaction
Banking apps and websites are ubiquitous and necessary to a bank’s success. Customers no longer like a banking app – they require one. The gap between the best-performing and lowest-performing apps and websites has shrunk to its lowest level to date.
Community Good Works
It’s the scholarship season — check out who donated how much to students this year.
Low-Risk Multifamily Market Attracts Increased Bank Investment
Multifamily has become the almost last asset class standing when it comes to ground-up commercial development in Massachusetts, and banks are increasing their involvement in the sector accordingly.
Personnel File – No. 403
From new VPs to fresh project managers, see who’s been hired, promoted and honored: It’s our weekly Personnel File roundup.
Berkshire Bank Sees Net Income Growth to Start 2025
Even with some economic turmoil to start the year, Berkshire Bank had a successful first quarter, seeing deposit and income growth.
Local Bank Employees Named Rising Mortgage Stars
Aidan Sullivan, secondary market analyst at The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod, has been named the 2024 “Rising Star of the Year” by the Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association.
Bank Marketing Beyond Interest Rates
Last year’s hope for lower cost of deposits may have given way to uncertainty, but banks are still looking for ways to compete beyond the interest rate they offer.
