Gregory Matuson has been with the financial institution for more than two decades, most recently serving as executive vice president and COO.
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3 NJ institutions make American Banker’s best banks list (updated)
A total of 90 companies across the nation appeared on the magazine’s recently released ranking, which was based on two surveys managed by fellow BridgeTower Media firm Best Companies Group.
Read More »First Bank expands commercial lending capabilities (updated)
The Hamilton-based community bank said it now offers capital call lines of credit, working capital lines of credit and financing for private equity firms and their portfolio companies.
Read More »The Bank of Princeton to form holding company
According to Chairman Richard Gillespie, the board of directors believes the move will offer more flexibility for the bank in terms of finances and operations, and is integral to its continued growth.
Read More »Provident Bank CRE team adds new members
Both Paul Ciancimino and Jamie Pasqualone come to the Iselin-based financial institution from M&T Bank.
Read More »Investors Bancorp completes acquisition of 8 NJ, PA Berkshire Bank branches
The transaction includes the assumption and acquisition of approximately $630 million of deposits and approximately $220 million of consumer and commercial loans, together with the related operations.
Read More »New challenges ahead
Banks avoided a COVID-19 meltdown thanks to their ability to work with borrowers and other customers, and to a healthy dose of federal programs that directed money into the pockets of individuals and businesses. But financial institutions are now facing some other challenges, including the rise of fintechs. Bankers in the Garden State, however, plan to hang tough.
Read More »A new model
Many New Jersey banks had previously invested in digital services, so “although the pandemic accelerated the shift by three to five years, the changeover went well,” according to NJBankers CEO John McWeeney. “Many people adopted remote banking during the height of the pandemic, and lot of them continue to use it.”
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