TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE and IDEAS

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TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS

TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS

Dennis E. Nixon

Commerce Bank’s Urrabazo Jr. Appointed to CFPB’s Community Bank Advisory Council

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On March 2, Laredo-based Commerce Bank announced that Ignacio Urrabazo Jr., president and CEO, has been appointed to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Community Bank Advisory Council (CBAC). In this role, he will provide valuable insights and recommendations on various consumer financial issues, including lending practices, consumer protection and regulatory compliance. The CBAC, composed … Read more

IBC Bank–Corpus Christi Announces Promotion of Barrera to President and CEO

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The board of directors of IBC Bank–Corpus Christi recently appointed Gustavo A. Barrera to lead its Corpus Christi region as president and CEO. With more than 26 years of community banking experience, all with IBC Bank, Barrera’s knowledge and expertise have contributed to the overall growth and success of the Corpus Christi region and business … Read more

Forbes 2021 Best Bank List Includes Eight Based in Texas

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In 2020, there were just four bank failures in the U.S., despite the extraordinary economic circumstances brought on by the pandemic. Only about 5 percent of banks nationwide were unprofitable, according to data from the FDIC and approximately 53 percent of banks reported annual increases in profits in 2020. There are more than 5,000 banks … Read more

IBC Bank Promotes Valdez to Bank Officer

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On March 2, Laredo-based IBC Bank announced the promotion of Ernesto Valdez, commercial portfolio manager, to bank officer. As a bank officer in the commercial lending department, he will be responsible for maintaining a client loan portfolio of more than 300 accounts, as well as obtaining new loans. He will also be one of the … Read more

IBC Bank’s Schwebel Receives AEM San Antonio Legacy Award

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On December 17, Gerald “Gerry” Schwebel, executive vice president at Laredo-based IBC Bank, was presented the Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos (AEM) San Antonio Legacy Award. The AEM San Antonio Legacy Award recipient is selected by the AEM board of directors to recognize a local business leader who has demonstrated continuous support of the association and … Read more

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