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Tompkins Financial moves to settle lawsuits
ITHACA — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE Amex: TMP) said Friday it has taken steps toward settling two lawsuits that were filed in connection with its
Key on track to close deal for HSBC branches
KeyBank remains on track to acquire 37 HSBC branches in the Buffalo and Rochester markets in July. The deal should close July 13, according to Key. The bank will acquire 26 branches in the Buffalo area and 11 in the Rochester market. The acquisition will bring $2.4 billion in deposits and $400 million in loans.
NBT completes Hampshire First merger
NORWICH — NBT Bank, N.A. wrapped up its merger with New Hampshire–based Hampshire First Bank June 8, making Hampshire First a division of NBT Bank
NY follows national trends on debt, according to Fed data
Residents of New York State weren’t immune to national trends when it came to handling debt at the beginning of this year, a recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows. The New York Fed’s Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit, released May 31, found that the total debt balance for
Assembly bill would criminalize foreclosure abuse
New legislation pending in the New York State Assembly would set criminal penalties for foreclosure abuses such as robo-signing. The legislation, titled the Foreclosure Fraud
DFS orders forced-placed insurers to propose new rates
Forced-placed insurers operating in New York have less than a month to propose new premium rates after a state Department of Financial Services (DFS) investigation
Solvay Bank expanding headquarters
SOLVAY — Solvay Bank is expanding its headquarters to provide room for future growth. The 17,000-square-foot expansion to the bank’s headquarters at 1537 Milton Ave.
SBA loans available following spring freeze disaster declaration
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened federal economic injury disaster loans to Upstate businesses and nonprofit organizations following a federal declaration of natural
NBT completes First Hampshire merger
NORWICH — NBT Bank, N.A. wrapped up its merger with New Hampshire–based Hampshire First Bank on Friday, making Hampshire First a division of NBT Bank.
Beacon deal expands Berkshire’s reach into CNY banking market
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc.’s recently announced acquisition of Beacon Federal Bancorp, Inc. moves the Massachusetts–based banking company firmly into the Central New York market at a time when some larger competitors are focusing elsewhere. Berkshire Hills Bancorp (NASDAQ: BHLB), parent company of Berkshire Bank, announced May 31 that it will acquire Beacon Federal (NASDAQ: BFED)
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