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30298
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An important factor for the growing strength of North Carolina's industry is the cooperation of the banking institutions throughout the state. With over two billion dollars in resources, the 186 state banks and 46 national banks are a position to provide high standard resources.
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29783
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As North Carolina is home to a wide variety of banks from large to community, the finance industry runs deep in the state. Although financial times and unstable economies threaten many, North Carolina banks are looking to plan for a brighter future.
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29164
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A weakened national economy and troubled banking conditions have caused a falling out with the public. But the leaders of North Carolina's banking community hoope that changes in the state's laws and the state's community-based financial institutions will keep North Carolina from having thee same national downturn.
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28746
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Durham’s Martin Eakes has been labeled a “disruptive” leader for his business practices. His Self-Help Federal Credit Union’s frequently lends to individuals and companies labeled risky by traditional banks. Self-Help has built a national reputation for working with low- and moderate-income borrows, investing in communities, and leading research and lobbying efforts to fight predatory lending. Eakes’ history, philosophy, and banking practices designed to help ignored communities are profiled.
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24167
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Buddy Greenwood, CEO of Weststar Financial Services, Inc., runs Bank of Asheville and discussed the fear small bankers felt with the recession and the problems bigger banks, like Bank of America, faced.
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29660
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Although North Carolina is the home of some of the nation's largest banking leaders, there is still room for community banks across the state. Community banks in small towns are still an important part of banking in North Carolina, making money and investments while catering to locals and local businesses.
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30544
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Banking in North Carolina is over 151 years old, and for a large portion of that time, bankers have had close ties to industry in the state. In addition to being well and conservatively managed, banks have also shown rapid growth, tripling assets in insurance and savings and loans.
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29162
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Despite the challenges that threaten the market, such as deteriorating asset quality and declining margins, Frank H. Dunn, Jr., President of First Union National Bank of North Carolina, provides dynamic leadership that inspires employees to do their best for the customers, stakeholders, and employees themselves.
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30374
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HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for HomeTrust Bank, announced the plan of conversion to a stock holding company form of organization. Community banks are consolidating to create the size, scale, and financial strength to be competitive in their markets. HomeTrust’s conversion should help Western North Carolina to increase jobs and economic growth.
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24287
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NationsBank (now Bank of America) and First Union (now Wachovia) are two new, rapidly growing banks. The CEOs of each bank discuss their methods for managing successful businesses.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 21 Issue 11, November 2001,
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24140
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The Bank of Asheville was shut down as a result of various illegal acts on the part of the CEO. These include misuse of customer funds, fraud, and money laundering. The author discusses the lawsuit against the CEO and Bank of Asheville's downward spiral.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 31 Issue 6, June 2011,
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30627
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Shares of Yadkin Financial decline after it was announced that the bank would be sold to FNB from Pittsburgh. Through the sale, Yadkin investors will own 35% of FNB.
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30410
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Robert Pittinger is the Representative for North Carolina’s Ninth Congressional District, and serves on the House Committee on Financial Services. In an interview, Pittinger discusses how he got into politics and his top legislative priorities. He also discusses how recent regulations will impact banks and credit unions in North Carolina.
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30381
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This article addresses several core questions from North Carolina bankers, which include topics on the regulatory environment, the consolidation of community banks, and the future of deferred tax assets. Discussion also considers the recovery of North Carolina’s economy in association with the state’s new governor.
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29659
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The headquarters of major national banks are located across North Carolina. Given the state's historic support of financial services, key leadership, and the fuel for growth have led North Carolina to be the capital of banking.
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