Banking
Bitcoin Bancorp Hires PCAOB-Registered Auditor, Paving Way for Potential Nasdaq Uplisting
Bitcoin Bancorp engages a PCAOB-registered independent auditor to audit its financial statements, a key step toward SEC reporting readiness and potential uplisting to OTCQB and Nasdaq.
OppFi's Shift to Bank-Enabled Model Through BNCC Acquisition Signals Long-Term Growth Strategy
OppFi's Q1 results show steady performance as it prioritizes credit discipline and platform expansion via the pending BNCC acquisition, which is expected to provide low-cost deposits and drive EPS accretion.
OptimumBank Holdings Appoints Moishe Gubin CEO as Timothy Terry Retires
OptimumBank Holdings (NYSE American: OPHC) announced leadership changes with Moishe Gubin appointed CEO following Timothy Terry's retirement, signaling a strategic shift for the community bank.
Stonegate Capital Partners Highlights Provident Financial's Post-Merger Profitability in Q1 2026
Provident Financial Services reported steady first-quarter earnings, demonstrating sustained profitability after its merger with Lakeland, though a rise in senior housing non-performing loans warrants monitoring.
European Bank KBC Integrates Crypto Trading into Core Banking Infrastructure
KBC's integration of Ether and Bitcoin trading into its retail framework marks a shift in how traditional banks adopt digital assets, potentially impacting crypto firms like Riot Blockchain.
Onsetto Raises $9 Million to Help Banks Activate Business Accounts with AI-Guided Workflows
Onsetto's $9 million funding round led by Canapi Ventures aims to solve the problem of underutilized business bank accounts by using AI to guide the complex transition of payroll, receivables, and payables to new financial institutions.
OptimumBank Holdings to Showcase Record Performance at Annual Shareholder Meeting
OptimumBank Holdings will host its Annual Shareholder Meeting and Investor Day on April 28, 2026, highlighting a record fiscal 2025 with 21.56% Core ROAE and 4.28% Net Interest Margin, signaling strong momentum and strategic growth.
Ejecutiva Magazine Celebrates 26 Successful Women of 2026, Highlighting IFB Leaders
The new edition of Ejecutiva Magazine recognizes 26 women transforming South Florida's business landscape, including six executives from International Finance Bank, underscoring the growing role of women in strategic banking positions.
OptimumBank Holdings Reports Q1 2026 Net Income of $4.7 Million Amid Strong Loan and Deposit Growth
OptimumBank Holdings posted a 20.5% increase in net income to $4.7 million for Q1 2026, driven by higher net interest income and robust balance sheet expansion with deposits and loans both reaching $1.09 billion.
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Reports Strong First Quarter Growth Driven by Private Banking Strategy
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation's first quarter 2026 results demonstrate significant growth in net income, loans, and deposits, reflecting successful execution of its private banking strategy and strategic expansion in the Metropolitan New York region.
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation Announces First-Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation will host an earnings call to discuss its first-quarter 2026 results, providing insight into the performance of a $7.5 billion asset bank holding company with significant wealth management operations.
Brean Capital Initiates Coverage of OptimumBank Holdings with Buy Rating and $8 Price Target
Brean Capital has initiated equity research coverage of OptimumBank Holdings with a Buy rating and $8 price target, signaling growing institutional recognition of the community bank's business model and growth strategy.
OptimumBank Holdings Reports Strong Q3 Earnings Growth and Expanding Balance Sheet
OptimumBank Holdings demonstrated significant financial momentum with increased quarterly earnings, substantial deposit and loan growth, and expanding total assets, highlighting the bank's successful expansion strategy during its 25th anniversary year.
Peapack Private Bank & Trust Earns Eighth Consecutive Best Banks to Work For Recognition
Peapack Private Bank & Trust's eighth consecutive recognition as a Best Bank to Work For highlights the institution's sustained commitment to employee satisfaction and workplace culture, which research shows directly impacts service quality and client outcomes.
OptimumBank Holdings to Announce Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results in November
OptimumBank Holdings will report its Q3 2025 financial performance on November 13, 2025, providing investors with critical insights into the Florida-based bank's business operations and financial health.
BMO Capital Markets AI Head to Lead Panel on AI Agents Transforming Financial Services
Financial institutions are increasingly deploying AI agents to transform banking operations, improve efficiency, and enhance customer relationships, with industry leaders gathering to discuss current implementations and future innovations.
OptimumBank Holdings Reports Strong Growth, Showcases Strategy at National Conferences
OptimumBank Holdings demonstrated significant financial growth and strategic expansion through major conference appearances, highlighting its relationship-driven banking approach and technological modernization efforts.
NewNet and Advantech Africa Deploy AccessGuard 1000 System for Ethiopian Banking Sector
NewNet Secure Transactions and Advantech Africa have successfully implemented the AccessGuard 1000 payment infrastructure system for a major acquiring bank in Ethiopia, enhancing payment security and operational efficiency while supporting the country's growing digital finance landscape.
Tompkins Financial Reports Strong Q3 Earnings Growth Driven by Margin Expansion
Tompkins Financial Corporation reported significant third-quarter earnings growth with net income up 27% year-over-year, driven by net interest margin expansion and solid loan and deposit growth, positioning the company for continued strength in the banking sector.
OptimumBank Holdings to Ring NYSE Opening Bell for 25th Anniversary Milestone
OptimumBank Holdings will ring the NYSE Opening Bell on October 27, 2025, marking its evolution from a small community lender to a billion-dollar institution and highlighting its sustained growth and community-focused banking approach.
OptimumBank Holdings Chairman Discusses $1 Billion Milestone and Growth Strategy on GotStocks Podcast
OptimumBank Holdings Chairman Moishe Gubin detailed the company's achievement of surpassing $1 billion in assets and consistent 30-40% annual growth while emphasizing the bank's community-focused lending philosophy and debt-free balance sheet during a recent podcast interview.
Citibank to Launch Cryptocurrency Custody Services by 2026
Citigroup's planned entry into cryptocurrency custody services represents a significant validation of digital assets by traditional finance and could accelerate institutional adoption of blockchain technology.
OptimumBank Holdings to Present Growth Strategy at LD Micro Main Event
OptimumBank Holdings will present at the LD Micro Main Event to showcase its expansion beyond Florida, highlighting how disciplined execution and community-focused banking are driving sustainable growth.
OptimumBank Holdings Surpasses $1 Billion in Assets as Community Banking Alternative Gains Traction
OptimumBank Holdings has achieved significant growth by positioning itself as a relationship-driven alternative to larger financial institutions, surpassing $1 billion in total assets while maintaining focus on technology modernization and strategic expansion.
OptimumBank Holdings Reports $3.6M Q2 Earnings, Surpasses $1 Billion in Assets
OptimumBank Holdings achieved significant financial milestones with $3.6 million in Q2 2025 earnings and exceeding $1 billion in total assets, positioning the Florida-based community bank for national recognition through upcoming conference appearances.
BayFirst Financial Exits SBA Lending Business in Strategic Shift, Sells $103 Million Portfolio to Banesco USA
BayFirst Financial Corp. is exiting the SBA 7(a) lending business and selling $103 million in loans to Banesco USA as part of a strategic review aimed at derisking its balance sheet and focusing on core community banking operations.
MountainOne Executive Jonathan Denmark Recognized Among Berkshire's Most Influential Leaders
Jonathan Denmark's inclusion in Berkshire Magazine's prestigious Berkshire 25 list highlights his significant contributions to regional economic development and MountainOne's expansion across Western Massachusetts.
Ballston Spa National Bank and National Bank of Coxsackie Merge to Create $1.3 Billion Community Banking Powerhouse
The strategic merger of equals between Ballston Spa National Bank and National Bank of Coxsackie creates a $1.3 billion institution that strengthens regional banking competition and expands service capabilities across New York's Capital District.
Dime Community Bancshares Expands Commercial Lending Team with Key Hires from Major Financial Institutions
Dime Community Bancshares strengthens its commercial lending capabilities with strategic hires from Webster Bank and other institutions, signaling aggressive growth in mid-corporate and specialty finance sectors.
Former Banking Executive Rod Reynolds Joins CEO Coaching International as Partner
Rod Reynolds, former president and CEO of Roynat Capital with extensive global banking experience, has joined CEO Coaching International as a partner and coach, bringing his expertise in international markets and cultural transformations to help growth-focused CEOs achieve significant business results.