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Fintech BM makes first acquisition after going public through a SPAC

BankInovation

Financial-technology firm BM Technologies Inc. is turning the typical banking tie-up formula on its head with plans to acquire First Sound Bank, a Seattle-based community business lender. BM Technologies agreed to acquire First Sound for as much as $7.22

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The 2022 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Provident Financial Services, Inc. Hats off to Thomas Shara at Lakeland and Tony Labozzetta of Provident for architecting the new $25 billion super-community bank in New Jersey. All of this while knocking out a stellar 1.35% ROA and leading industry, community, and philanthropic efforts everywhere. merges with Lakeland Bancorp.

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