South State Correspondent

JANUARY 4, 2023

Because many banks are now producing below their cost of capital, growth further exacerbates their issues and drives them out of business (likely through a sale) faster. Without the windfall of profit accrued to banks in 2022 because of faster-than-expected rate increases, banks will need to be better allocators of capital.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Congrats to Randy and a great management team. Simultaneously the bank invested in Paladin Fraud, Trabian Technology, and Chartwell Compliance to provide compliance and risk management solutions in the complex and connected web of fintech partnerships. Randy Stevens , CEO , First Farmers and Merchants Bank , Nashville TN.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The company’s market capitalization, which after declining to less than $600 million in the 2009 recession, has now grown to almost $3 billion. billion of assets under management. Yet the Gonzo team has to give a shout out to the late entry of Texas Capital and Independent Bank. Best of luck in the next chapter, Chris!

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Meanwhile, technology changes continued at a breakneck pace, with generative AI the biggest topic around management tables. Importantly, Huntington has continued to focus on digital investments and its strong legacy of product management to remain a progressive regional bank. Nobody is quite sure which side this seesaw will land on.

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