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UMB taps Kansas chief Watson for new division, names replacement

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | Dec. 10 at 4:31 p.m.

UMB Bank serves more than 1,000 agribusiness clients, and on Monday it tapped its top Kansas executive to grow that business by leading a new agribusiness division.

Kansas credit unions turn in strong quarter

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | Dec. 5 at 10:33 p.m.

It was yet another good quarter for Kansas-chartered credit unions, with loans and assets higher than a year ago as well as profitability, according to a report this week from the industry’s state regulator.

FDIC says profitability at Kansas banks and thrifts rises in third quarter

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | Dec. 4 at 10:39 p.m.

Total net income for Kansas banks and thrifts increased nearly 18 percent for the quarter, and the percent of unprofitable institutions fell to its lowest level in three years, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s third-quarter 2012 State Banking Performance Summary.

Closings leave Bank of America with 54 branches in Kansas

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | Nov. 28 at 11:43 p.m.

Earlier this month, Bank of America closed a branch in Topeka, leaving it with 54 branches in Kansas.

Banker’s Bank of Kansas to convert to state charter

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | Nov. 8 at 7:25 a.m.

Banker’s Bank of Kansas is the third Wichita-area bank in the past 12 months to make the move from a national bank charter to a state one.

Wichita Federal Credit Union plans east-side branch

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | Nov. 8 at 7:18 a.m.

Wichita Federal Credit Union said Wednesday it will break ground on a $1.8 million, east-side branch.

Region sees uptick in commercial real estate activity

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | Nov. 1 at 12:01 a.m.

The numbers might not show a lot of commercial real estate loans on the books of banks statewide or even regionally, but borrowers and bankers said there is lots of activity in that sector.

Bethel College names building for Halstead banker

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | Oct. 26 at 2:55 p.m.

A long-time Halstead banker who died nearly a year ago had his name placed on a building this month on the Bethel College campus in North Newton.

Simmons acquires another failed Missouri bank

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | Oct. 22 at 4:59 p.m.

Simmons First National Bank is growing its footprint in other states through acquisitions of troubled banks. Its area chief executive said Monday that the bank is on a separate growth track locally.

Bank of America unseats Intrust Bank as Wichita area’s No. 1 for deposits

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | Oct. 9 at 11:58 p.m.

For the first time, Bank of America has the most local deposits of 56 banks and thrifts doing business in the Wichita area.

Wichita mortgage group adds Salina offices

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | Sep. 27 at 6:42 p.m.

Bank of Oklahoma Mortgage in Wichita has expanded beyond the city by adding a Salina-based mortgage office.

Capitol Federal names new regional lending executive

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | Sep. 14 at 7:25 a.m.

Kansas’ largest financial institution has named a new executive to lead its lending operations in the Wichita area and other parts of the state.

Financing remains tough for business buyers, sellers

By Dan Voorhis, The Wichita Eagle | Sep. 7 at 9:56 p.m.

This looks like another tough year for business owners looking to sell their business – and for those looking to buy them

Feds give Equity-affiliated bank low community reinvestment rating

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | Sep. 8 at 7:22 a.m.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. on Friday released its monthly list of banks examined for meeting the credit needs of their communities, and one Kansas bank with Wichita ties has received a low rating.

Wichita speaker: There’s no perfect size for a bank

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | Sep. 6 at 6:54 p.m.

The 40 or so area bank executives — and one credit union boss — gathered in a meeting room Thursday at the Wichita Country Club represented banks ranging from $65 million to $4 billion in assets.

Alliant to become Legacy branch at close of business Friday

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | Sep. 1 at 7:39 a.m.

At the close of business on Friday, Sedgwick became the fourth community that Colwich-based Legacy Bank serves.

FDIC: Income, profitability higher for Kansas banks, thrifts in second quarter

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | August 28 at 10:10 p.m.

Kansas bank and thrift earnings were higher – and more of them were profitable – in the second quarter of 2012, according to a report released Tuesday by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

Meritrust chief to return to Oregon

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | August 16 at 3:12 p.m.

Bob Corwin will be leaving his post as chief executive of Kansas’ largest credit union for a similar job in his hometown of Portland, Ore.

Chanute bank finds downtown site for first Newton branch

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | August 13 at 11:56 p.m.

By this time next year, Community National Bank & Trust will have a permanent location in Newton.

Equity Bank files suits against former execs

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | August 9 at 12 a.m.

Equity Bank and its holding company are pursuing separate lawsuits in Butler and Sedgwick counties against two former executives who now work for a competing bank – Rose Hill Bank.

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