TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Mergers and Acquisitions The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Lone Star Capital Bank National Association, based in San Antonio, to acquire Business Bank of Texas National Association, based in Austin. Branches The OCC reports that it has approved an application by Wells Fargo Bank National Association, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to establish a … Read more
On April 8, Irvine, California-based First Foundation Bank announced the promotion of Michael Berry to senior vice president/director of commercial banking. He will lead the commercial banking production team as well as manage the corporate banking, commercial banking, small business and public finance teams. First Foundation Bank’s holding company, First Foundation Inc., recently relocated its … Read more
Irvine, California-based First Foundation Inc., a financial services company with two wholly owned operating subsidiaries, First Foundation Bank and First Foundation Advisors, announced its expansion into Texas with the relocation of its principal executive office to Dallas. The move to Texas aligns with First Foundation Inc.’s strategic goals of expanding into major markets and with … Read more
Choudrant, Louisiana-based Origin Bank has announced the relocation of its 7th Street banking center to a new building located at 3200 W. 7th St. Less than 1,000 feet from its previous location, the new banking center offers business and personal banking customers easy access to the services they need. “We are excited to share our … Read more
On October 5, Addison-based Guaranty Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Guaranty Bank & Trust NA, announced it has relocated its main Denton location from 1100 Dallas Dr., Ste. 100, to 1200 West University Dr. Earlier this month, Guaranty Bank & Trust completed renovations of the new site, originally occupied by the former University State … Read more
On August 31, Texas Banking Commissioner Charles G. Cooper announced that Trenton-based CapTex Bank National Association has completed its conversion to a Texas state-chartered bank from a national banking association. The bank began operating as CapTex Bank under its new charter effective August 31. The bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of CapTex Bancshares Inc., was originally chartered in 1901 … Read more