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Banking veteran Keith Costello cofounded Locality Bank, where he serves as president and CEO, to champion for south Florida small businesses financially affected by the pandemic. Costello has also held senior roles at Bank of Florida, City National Bank and Nations Bank during his 30-year banking career. By Katie Kuehner-Hebert.

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Regulators close Florida bank in third failure of 2020

American Banker

First City Bank of Florida had suffered “longstanding capital and asset quality issues” that were unrelated to the pandemic, the FDIC said.

Florida 62
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FDIC approves Florida de novo that will focus on Latino customers

American Banker

Organizers of the proposed Our Community Bank have received conditional approval that requires them to raise $18 million before opening.

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Popular Association Banking’s Molly Hime to Retire. Carlos Hernandez Named New Division Manager.                                       

PopularBank

In addition to Molly’s impressive track record leading PAB, she has been actively involved in community work, serving on the board of United Community Options of South Florida, an organization that helps developmentally challenged individuals reach their full potential through educational workshops and activities. “It Billion in deposits.

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Florida de novo gets FDIC approval

American Banker

Organizers of Gulf Atlantic Bank must raise $12 million in capital before opening.

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First New Community Bank In Decades Headed To US Market

PYMNTS

is set to see its first new community bank in decades, as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) lent its approval for MOXY Bank to launch in Washington, D.C. The FDIC’s announcement said a private placement offering will raise at least $25 million for the bank ahead of its launch. .” Bloomberg listed Casey G.

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FDIC approves application for Florida de novo bank

American Banker

Organizers of Coastal Community Bank must raise $19.5 million before opening.

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