Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

This is a classic bank deal – one acronym buys another at a good price and plans to cut the hell out of cost while adding markets. Credit Union Merger of the Year Minnesota-based Firefly and TruStone credit unions come to terms on a solid combination in the Twin Cities area. Market cap in January: $19B. To all the I.T.

Idaho 172

Idaho Community Industry Strategy 172

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Merger of Equals Deal of the Year (Credit Union) – Spire Credit Union and Hiway Credit Union put 2+2 together to make a $4 billion institution in the Minnesota market. While Huntington is down like most bank stocks, the pain hasn’t been as severe, and Huntington doubled down on local markets in 2023 by consolidating business units.

Fintech 194

Fintech Community Regional Technology 194

Fintech Labs Insights

JULY 21, 2016

HQ: Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sentiment analysis for capital markets. Social stock trading platform. Tags: Institutions, B2B2C, social media, security, compliance, Santander (investor), Finovate alum. Source: FT Partners. Expense compliance system. Latest round: $2.9 million Seed. Total raised: $2.9 MoneyMeets.

New York City 12

New York City Fintech Company San Francisco 12