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Another local bank is under an agreement with regulators

Another local bank is under an agreement with regulators

Michael Schwartz December 27, 2010 1

A local bank is the fifth to be put under a written agreement with regulators in hopes of stemming the damage caused by millions in souring loans

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Union First goes west

Union First goes west

Michael Schwartz December 22, 2010 0

Richmond’s biggest bank is expanding again.

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Franklin Federal can almost taste it

Franklin Federal can almost taste it

Michael Schwartz December 21, 2010 0

With cash from a planned IPO, sleepy Franklin Federal Savings Bank might look for acquisitions in its bid to become more like a regular bank. And as part of the IPO process, the company

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‘It’s going to be a challenge’

‘It’s going to be a challenge’

Michael Schwartz December 20, 2010 0

Jack Zoeller spoke with BizSense during his first of couple days at his new job as CEO of Bank of Virginia.

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Famous name is a step closer to becoming a footnote

Famous name is a step closer to becoming a footnote

Michael Schwartz December 17, 2010 0

The deal that will do away with the historic Consolidated Bank & Trust name cleared several hurdles.

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The waiting game

The waiting game

Michael Schwartz November 23, 2010 0

A Midlothian-based bank badly in need of capital is still waiting on the deal to clear a regulatory hurdle.

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Local bank’s parent not allowed to pay TARP dividend

Local bank’s parent not allowed to pay TARP dividend

Michael Schwartz October 21, 2010 0

The troubles at a local bank are preventing its parent company from paying its TARP dividend.

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More dough, but a smaller piece of the pie

More dough, but a smaller piece of the pie

Michael Schwartz October 12, 2010 0

An FDIC report shows that many locally based banks saw their local deposit base increase in the past year but watched their share of the total market decrease thanks to Bank of America’s growth.

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Va. Business Bank starts on Plan C

Va. Business Bank starts on Plan C

Michael Schwartz October 7, 2010 1

After announcing its intentions last month to raise $20 million in capital and undergo a fundamental shift in strategy, a troubled bank says it is now considering other options. And the future of its

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Central Virginia Bank postpones fundraising effort

Central Virginia Bank postpones fundraising effort

Michael Schwartz September 27, 2010 0

The Powhatan-based announces that it has postponed efforts to raise up to $15 million on the advice of its investment bankers.

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