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Territorial in Hawaii postpones merger vote as competing offer lurks

American Banker

A group that includes a former Bank of Hawaii CEO is trying to scuttle the $78 million deal with Los Angeles-based Hope Bancorp. Honolulu-based Territorial Bancorp is delaying the approval vote by about four weeks in order to continue discussions with its shareholders.

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How credit unions and banks are responding to wildfires in Hawaii

American Banker

In the wake of destruction across Maui, financial institutions based inside and outside of Hawaii are establishing support programs, raising relief funds and facilitating donations of food and clothing.

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Regulators pledge support for institutions in Hawaii's wildfire zone

American Banker

Banking and credit union regulators encouraged compassionate treatment of customers in Hawaii communities hit by wildfires. They also vowed to grant expedited approvals of temporary banking facilities, be flexible in compliance matters and provide other support to financial institutions.

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Brad M. Bolton: Our greatest assets

Independent Banker

We simply need to remember what makes us special as community bankers, and with that as our foundation, we can embrace this season of change in four primary ways: 1. Demonstrating the community bank difference. They want to come into the bank and say, “We need your support to figure things out.” Gaining advocacy wins.

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Bank of Hawaii Launches ‘Branch of Tomorrow’ Premises

Banking Exchange

The bank is reopening revamped branches, while others are adding physical branches in face of online shift Community Banking Feature3 Feature The Economy Financial Trends Lines of Business Retail Banking Branch Technology/ATMs.

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Hope Bancorp tight-lipped on its acquisition of Territorial in Hawaii

American Banker

The Honolulu-based seller, which plans a Nov. 6 shareholder vote on the deal, posted a third-quarter loss and reiterated its commitment to the Hope agreement. But an offer with a higher price from an investor group is also on the table.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Authentic connection

Independent Banker

Photo by Chris Williams For community banks, marketing often points to finding ways to educate, support and grow community, as well as customer knowledge and awareness. True relationships withstand the test of time, and such is the case with the community bank/customer connection. I hope to see you there!