This week's most read content includes a feature on a California-based de novo raising $26.6 million in funding and an article on the pending joint venture between Amazon, Berkshire and JPMorgan.
San Diego de novo played 'small ball' to raise $26.6M funding
Endeavor Bank President Steven Sefton said California's second established de novo since 2010 intentionally drove down the entry-level investment for local business owners in order to raise $26.6 million in funding.
Details emerge about Amazon, Berkshire, JPMorgan joint venture
One executive of the companies involved told S&P Global Market Intelligence that the project has no definitive plans yet and that discussions were in the early stages.
Mnuchin urges Congress to move on Dodd-Frank revisions, housing reform
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin also advertised the recently passed tax reform bill as a vehicle for future economic growth.
Guaranty Bancshares to buy Texas peer Westbound Bank
Under the deal, Guaranty Bancshares Inc. will issue 900,000 common shares and pay $4.6 million in cash to Westbound Bank.
New York Community CEO: Bank M&A in 'waiting game' from Washington uncertainty
For years, New York Community Bancorp Inc. has been staying just below the $50 billion asset mark and CEO Joseph Ficalora said its balance sheet still has room to grow before incurring the heavier regulatory burden that comes with that amount of assets.
