The new year is starting out with a bang for the local banking industry.
Banking
In 2013, Richmond banked on the future
A couple of major deals made big news in the local banking scene this year, and several banks saw their fortunes improve.
Firm gives bank third star in three years
Continuing its comeback streak, a local bank that was once among the lowest rated financial institutions in the state has taken another step up.
Insiders issue a $1.68M vote of confidence
In need of some extra capital, a local bank looked to its top dogs for a shot in the arm.
SBA lending dips slightly in Richmond area
Small business lending across the state saw a bump in fiscal 2013, according to numbers released last week, but that wasn’t the case locally.
Mystery buyer pulls off local bank’s TARP
An unknown investor last week was able to buy a claim in a local bank on the cheap.
Piece of Village Bank goes up for grabs
Another local bank might soon be able to scratch the federal government off its list of shareholders.
Bank looks to draft VCU fans as customers
A local bank will be paying extra attention to the scoreboard at VCU’s basketball games this season.
Local bank branches on list to be closed
More than a dozen bank branches across the state – including two that recently opened in the Richmond market – are set to close next year as a result of the year’s biggest local banking deal.
Bankers get taken out to the ballgame
A team of bankers and some of their clients got to play hooky last week and don baseball uniforms, caps and mitts in place of their usual suits and briefcases.