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Independent Banker

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.

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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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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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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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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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CFPB announces proposed settlement of lawsuit alleging provider of short-term loans violated CFPA’S UDAAP prohibition in connection with deposit account program

CFPB Monitor

In its complaint filed in a Florida federal district court, the CFPB alleged that since 2017, Driver Loan offered small-dollar, short- term, high-interest rate loans to consumers. It also alleged that in 2020, Driver Loan began taking deposits from consumers to fund its loans.

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