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Community Savings in Caldwell, Ohio, has begun the process to convert from a mutual thrift to a stockholder-owned company. breaking_news dealmaking-strategy oh strategic-alternatives community-banking MORE
Community banking Proxy advisory firms Corporate governance Activist Investors OhioStilwell Group is trying to win a board seat at Wayne Savings Bancshares. MORE
Many banks and government officials are dubious about crypto, but Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel lets businesses pay their taxes with it and has put all the state government’s expenses on a public ledger. Digital currencies Digital payments Cryptocurrencies Blockchain Distributed ledger technology MORE
Community banking M&A Capital Growth strategies OhioRichwood Bancshares will get closer to $1 billion in assets after it buys Home City Financial. MORE
Verifone and its beacon technology provider Footmarks are partnering with Allrecipes.com and grocery retailer Marc’s in Ohio to deliver meal recommendations to shoppers. MORE
Thomas Fraser will step down as president and CEO of First Federal Lakewood and instead focus on overseeing the mutual's holding company. Mutual banks Community banking M&A Consolidations Succession planning MORE
But, in actuality, if you want to see what the future of online retail looks like, you might need to look to Ohio. Ohio is ideally situated near large population hubs in the center of the country. MORE
Revenue and expenses Consumer banking Real estate PNC Financial Services Group Ohio PennsylvaniaThe regional bank's move is part of an industrywide transformation of call centers and operations centers to handle more complex tasks and trim costs. MORE
The Ohio company agreed to buy TransCounty Title Agency, which has five offices around Columbus. Community banking M&A Fee income Ohio MORE
Community banking Succession planning Growth strategies OhioThe company said that Dennis Shaffer, its president, will succeed James Miller at the end of this year. MORE
M&A Capital Growth strategies OhioFarmers National will pay about $7.8 million in cash and stock for the $43.3 million-asset Monitor in a deal that should close in the second or third quarter. MORE
It looks like Macy’s will be doing some new building in in central Ohio, thanks to an awareness of some state tax incentives. The Macy’s project was one of six awarded tax incentives that are collectively expected to bring or create 1,280 jobs in Ohio while retaining about 3,019. Macy’s has a strong business in Ohio, and we are excited to continue building our presence in the state,” said Jeff Gennette, Macy’s chairman and CEO, in a statement. MORE
A virus that infected the computer system of the Licking County government offices in Ohio has shut down the entire network, including that of the local police force, and a financial demand was made to restore everything back to normal, according to TechCrunch. The virus hit several local governments in Ohio and was the subject of a warning from the state auditor last summer. MORE
The American Banker is reporting that Superior Credit Union (Lima, OH) has agreed to buy a Cincinnati branch from United Fidelity Bank (Evansville, IN). The deal includes about $19 million in deposits and an undisclosed amount of assets. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter. Read the story (subscription required). Bank-Credit Union Transaction Branch Sales MORE
Jack Kuntz, president and chief executive at American Savings Bank in Portsmouth, Ohio, recently put his personal cell phone number on a billboard off Interstate 71 in Cincinnati as part of an advertising campaign for his $260 million-asset institution. MORE
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When the state of Ohio partnered with cryptocurrency company BitPay last year, it meant the state would become the first in the U.S. Ohio’s effort signaled a renewed push for corporate adoption of cryptocurrency. MORE
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Many banks and government officials are dubious about crypto, but Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel lets businesses pay their taxes with it and has put all the state government’s expenses on a public ledger. Digital currencies Digital payments Cryptocurrencies Blockchain Distributed ledger technology MORE
Cash-outs accounted for 80% of mortgage refinances in the third quarter; state will accept bitcoin for business tax payments. Morning scan Payments Payment fraud Bitcoin Financial regulations AML Mick Mulvaney MORE
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Ohio is leading the charge in terms of accepting bitcoin as a payment method, as it is the first state to accept bitcoin to cover tax bills. I do see [bitcoin] as a legitimate form of currency,” Mandel said, noting that he hopes other states will follow Ohio’s lead. MORE
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Richard Cordray, whose resignation as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sparked a battle over the agency's leadership, plans to announce on Tuesday he's running for Ohio governor as a Democrat. Policymaking Richard Cordray CFPB Ohio MORE
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Community banking M&A Capital Growth strategies Ohio KentuckyThe $45 million purchase will provide Peoples with eight branches and $244 million in deposits. MORE
Consumer advocates in Ohio were granted permission to start collecting signatures to get a constitutional amendment regarding payday loan reform on the ballot. ” While Ohio voters overwhelmingly upheld a 2008 law aimed to regulate the industry and limit interest rates to 28 percent, lenders have been able to get around the regulation by registering under other state lending laws. ” Loans constitutional amendment News ohio PayDay Loan reform What's Hot MORE
First Federal Lakewood has teamed up with the largest banks in Ohio on a fintech accelerator and invested in Eastern Bank’s tech spinoff, with the goal of staying relevant. Digital banking Fintech Disruptors Bank technology Community banking MORE
Community banking Succession planning Growth strategies OhioVince Liuzzi previously served as chief banking officer at DNB First in Pennsylvania. MORE
3) that it will pay a portion of its state business taxes in Ohio in bitcoin, becoming the first major U.S. Ohio is the first U.S. Cryptocurrency bitcoin cryptocurrency News ohio taxes What's HotOverstock , the online retailer and blockchain company, announced Thursday (Jan. MORE
Payday lending Small-dollar lending Law and regulation Interest rates OhioRepublican lawmakers and consumer groups have reached an agreement on legislation designed to close a loophole in the state's interest rate cap. MORE
Community banking Succession planning Growth strategies OhioFarmers & Merchants Bancorp is looking for a successor for Paul Siebenmorgan, who has been its CEO for nearly 15 years. MORE
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According to reports, Vance is heading home to Ohio on the hunt for venture deals for Steve Case’s investment vehicle Revolution LLC. Ohio, by comparison, attracted $303 million, and Kentucky $22 million. “A Financial Inclusion funding hillbilly elegy JD Vance mithril News ohio Peter Thiel VC Venture Capital What's HotBefore writing the year’s surprise nonfiction hit Hillbilly Elegy , J.D. MORE
A group led by former community bank CEO Dave Mallett hopes Ohio State Bank will open for business in Columbus by the end of the year. Community banking De novo banks Capital Ohio MORE
But playing and delivery methods keep changing, with Ohio of all places — no offense to the Buckeye State, home to multiple presidents and the Wright Brothers’ aerodynamic innovations — accounting for some of the latest developments. Nor do these mobile-enabled lottery cards represent Ohio’s first attempt to keep its edge when it comes to state lotteries. ” Worries about addiction also have come up with the launch of the mobile-enabled lottery cards in Ohio. MORE
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Community banking M&A Capital Growth strategies North Carolina South Carolina OhioThe company will pay $142 million for Carolina Alliance Bank three months after buying NewDominion in Charlotte, N.C. MORE
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Ohio is leading the charge in terms of accepting bitcoin as a payment method, as it is the first state to accept bitcoin to cover tax bills. I do see [bitcoin] as a legitimate form of currency,” Mandel said, noting that he hopes other states will follow Ohio’s lead.
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But, in actuality, if you want to see what the future of online retail looks like, you might need to look to Ohio. Ohio is ideally situated near large population hubs in the center of the country.
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It looks like Macy’s will be doing some new building in in central Ohio, thanks to an awareness of some state tax incentives. The Macy’s project was one of six awarded tax incentives that are collectively expected to bring or create 1,280 jobs in Ohio while retaining about 3,019. Macy’s has a strong business in Ohio, and we are excited to continue building our presence in the state,” said Jeff Gennette, Macy’s chairman and CEO, in a statement.
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But playing and delivery methods keep changing, with Ohio of all places — no offense to the Buckeye State, home to multiple presidents and the Wright Brothers’ aerodynamic innovations — accounting for some of the latest developments. Nor do these mobile-enabled lottery cards represent Ohio’s first attempt to keep its edge when it comes to state lotteries. ” Worries about addiction also have come up with the launch of the mobile-enabled lottery cards in Ohio.
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Loans consumer protection News Ohio Consumer Lenders Association payday lending bill Pew Charitable Trusts Scott Oelslager Senate Finance Committee Ted Saunders What's HotSenate Republicans expressed frustration because store owners still aren’t satisfied with the new payday lending bill, which is friendlier to lenders. You and your people have been involved in this bill for over a year since it was introduced,” Sen.
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Consumer advocates in Ohio were granted permission to start collecting signatures to get a constitutional amendment regarding payday loan reform on the ballot. ” While Ohio voters overwhelmingly upheld a 2008 law aimed to regulate the industry and limit interest rates to 28 percent, lenders have been able to get around the regulation by registering under other state lending laws. ” Loans constitutional amendment News ohio PayDay Loan reform What's Hot
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A virus that infected the computer system of the Licking County government offices in Ohio has shut down the entire network, including that of the local police force, and a financial demand was made to restore everything back to normal, according to TechCrunch. The virus hit several local governments in Ohio and was the subject of a warning from the state auditor last summer.
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According to reports, Vance is heading home to Ohio on the hunt for venture deals for Steve Case’s investment vehicle Revolution LLC. Ohio, by comparison, attracted $303 million, and Kentucky $22 million. “A Financial Inclusion funding hillbilly elegy JD Vance mithril News ohio Peter Thiel VC Venture Capital What's HotBefore writing the year’s surprise nonfiction hit Hillbilly Elegy , J.D.
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Many banks and government officials are dubious about crypto, but Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel lets businesses pay their taxes with it and has put all the state government’s expenses on a public ledger. Digital currencies Digital payments Cryptocurrencies Blockchain Distributed ledger technology
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Community banking M&A Capital Growth strategies OhioRichwood Bancshares will get closer to $1 billion in assets after it buys Home City Financial.
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When the state of Ohio partnered with cryptocurrency company BitPay last year, it meant the state would become the first in the U.S. Ohio’s effort signaled a renewed push for corporate adoption of cryptocurrency.
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Community banking Succession planning Growth strategies OhioFarmers & Merchants Bancorp is looking for a successor for Paul Siebenmorgan, who has been its CEO for nearly 15 years.
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ISO and agent Blockchain Fintech regulations Digital payments OhioThe law could further boost the state’s already vibrant financial services sector as well as spur additional innovation across the state’s economy, writes Valentina Isakina, financial services marketing director for JobsOhio.
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The American Banker is reporting that Superior Credit Union (Lima, OH) has agreed to buy a Cincinnati branch from United Fidelity Bank (Evansville, IN). The deal includes about $19 million in deposits and an undisclosed amount of assets. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter. Read the story (subscription required). Bank-Credit Union Transaction Branch Sales
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Community banking Succession planning Growth strategies OhioThe company said that Dennis Shaffer, its president, will succeed James Miller at the end of this year.
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Verifone and its beacon technology provider Footmarks are partnering with Allrecipes.com and grocery retailer Marc’s in Ohio to deliver meal recommendations to shoppers.
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Jack Kuntz, president and chief executive at American Savings Bank in Portsmouth, Ohio, recently put his personal cell phone number on a billboard off Interstate 71 in Cincinnati as part of an advertising campaign for his $260 million-asset institution.
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First Federal Lakewood has teamed up with the largest banks in Ohio on a fintech accelerator and invested in Eastern Bank’s tech spinoff, with the goal of staying relevant. Digital banking Fintech Disruptors Bank technology Community banking
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