First Federal Bank was named as one of America’s Best Regional Banks for 2024 by Newsweek. For the fourth year in a row, First Federal Bank has earned this distinction from Newsweek who partners with research firm Plant-A Insights, and conducts an assessment of over 9,500 financial institutions and obtained feedback from over 35,000 customers. Newsweek spotlighted the top 250 Regional Banks and 250 Credit Unions in the United States, including First Federal Bank. “Being recognized as...

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As it completed 2023, Mountain Commerce Bancorp, Inc., the Knoxville, Tennessee-based bank holding company and parent of Mountain Commerce Bank (MCB), announced the promotions today of eight key MCB team members. “As MCB continues to expand its team, we are ensuring that the right individuals are placed in key positions,” Bill Edwards, President and CEO of Mountain Commerce Bank, said. “In today’s operating environment that is increasingly essential.  These individuals are vital in providing direction, leadership and...

GBank Financial Holdings Inc., the parent company for GBank (the “Bank”), is proud to announce its second consecutive inclusion in the OTCQX® Best 50, a prestigious ranking of the top 50 U.S. and international companies traded on the OTCQX® Best Market. Reflecting on another year of exceptional performance, the Company has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence and growth. The OTCQX® Best 50 ranking, which is based on equal weighting of one-year total return and average daily dollar volume...

Coastal Financial Corporation, the bank holding company for Coastal Community Bank announced that Brian Hamilton has joined its Board of Directors. Mr. Hamilton is a seasoned financial technology executive and business leader, with more than 25 years of experience in the banking, lending, payments, and digital product development industries. A serial entrepreneur, with deep expertise in domestic and international settlement systems and digital platforms, Mr. Hamilton has held senior leadership roles at Capital One, serving...