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Pathfinder Bancorp’s profit falls 18 percent in Q1 amid difficult conditions for banks
OSWEGO — Pathfinder Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBHC), the holding company for Pathfinder Bank, reported that its net income declined more than 18 percent to $2.12 million, or 34 cents a share, in this year’s first quarter from $2.6 million, or 43 cents, in the first quarter of 2023. The banking company’s total revenue (net interest […]
Tompkins Financial boosts quarterly dividend to 61 cents a share
ITHACA — Tompkins Financial Corp. (NYSE: TMP) recently announced that its board of directors has authorized payment of a regular quarterly cash dividend of 61 cents per share for the second quarter of this year. The dividend amount is up 1 cent per share, or 1.6 percent, from the dividend of 60 cents a share
People news: AmeriCU Credit Union names new mortgage executive
ROME, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union recently announced it has added David Abernethy to its mortgage team. He brings more than 20 years of mortgage-lending
People news: AmeriCU CEO named to CenterState CEO board
ROME, N.Y. — AmeriCU Credit Union President/CEO Ron Belle has been elected to the CenterState CEO board of directors, the Rome–based credit union says. CenterState
Chemung Financial posts strong sequential quarter profit growth
ELMIRA — Chemung Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CHMG), the parent company of Chemung Canal Trust Company, reported that its net income nearly doubled in the first quarter of this year compared to last quarter. Elmira–based Chemung Financial produced net income of $7.1 million, or $1.48 per share, in the first three months of 2024, up 87
Oswego County FCU launches “Buy Now, Pay Later” product
OSWEGO — Oswego County Federal Credit Union (FCU) announced it has added “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) to its suite of online-banking products. Oswego County FCU says it has partnered with Scottsdale, Arizona–based equipifi, a BNPL platform tailored for debit-card issuers, to “enhance its offerings,” per a March 28 announcement. Oswego County FCU is a
Visions board reelects directors, reorganizes at March meeting
ENDWELL — Visions Federal Credit Union (FCU) reelected three directors to its board of directors during its 58th annual meeting held March 16 at its headquarters in Endwell. Michael Mullen, Mary Robinson, and Denise Stoughton were reelected to three-year terms on the board. The Visions FCU board also includes Jill Bennedum, Kenneth Kidder III, James
AmeriCU’s 2023 highlights included expansion, renovations
ROME — AmeriCU Credit Union in July 2023 announced its largest expansion into 15 additional counties across the North Country, Mohawk Valley, Central New York, and Southern Tier communities of New York state. The credit union says it has expanded its field of membership into 24 counties to “promote financial education, stability, and growth.” The
NBT reports flat earnings in Q1, poised for future growth
NORWICH — NBT Bancorp Inc., (NASDAQ: NBTB), the parent company of NBT Bank, N.A., saw relatively flat earnings in the first quarter of 2024, reporting net income of $33.8 million, or 71 cents a share, compared to $33.7 million, or 78 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. “NBT reported solid results for the quarter
Pathfinder Bank appoints first VP, corporate controller
OSWEGO — Pathfinder Bank recently announced it has named Regina Bass first vice president and corporate controller. In this role, Bass will continue to oversee the bank’s corporate-accounting function and is responsible for both internal and external regulatory financial reporting, including Securities & Exchange Commission filings, for the bank and its subsidiaries. She also serves
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