Archie Brown has been president and CEO of First Financial Bank since 2018
The merger will create a company with total assets of approximately $3.3 billion
Decision is part of a wider strategic refresh
COVID-19 has caused significant numbers of people to want to limit social contact in public places for the time being
2021 saw several US banks announce new transactions despite simmering regulatory pressure
Fraud cases increased by 343 between 2020 and 2021
Plus German American has completed its merger with Citizens Union Bank of Shelbyville
The gold investment market is just over $2.5 billion, and the Bitcoin market is about $700 million, but the momentum is on the side of Bitcoin…
First Financial and BankFirst also announced completion of M&A deals
Other risks changing client practices raising visibility risk and cybersecurity risks among banks and third-party providers
