Maryland thrift trade group folds after 49 years
The Maryland League of Financial Institutions disbanded July 1 after striking a limited-privilege membership pact with the Maryland Bankers Association. Despite record thrift earnings, shrinking membership due to acquisitions led to collapse with 34 members last year and under 70 of Maryland’s 76 thrifts now affiliated. The national American Community Bankers Association notes few states sustain thrift-only trade groups.
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Bob Schmermund
Fewer banks report in 1996 first quarter
Bauer Financial Reports notes a sharp drop in U S commercial banks in Q1 1996 with smaller banks under 100 million assets losing 449 institutions since Q1 1995. Northeast, Central, Southwest and West regions hit hardest for delinquents. overall employment declined 1 percent to about 1.4 million.
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Outlet mall planned in Hagerstown
A 400,000 square foot outlet mall in Hagerstown cleared a key hurdle after a federal judge dismissed a challenge by Blue Ridge Outlet Associates. Groundbreaking for Maryland Factory Shops is planned this year, with 238,000 square feet opening next year on a 50 acre site.
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Grain futures CHICAG AP futures trading on the CBOT
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FCNB Bank to Launch Asset Management Division in 1997
FCNB Bank will form an Asset Management and Trust Services Division to begin offering in the first quarter of 1997. A. Patrick Linton, president and CEO, says the division aligns with the bank’s full service strategy and targets the baby boom generation and those nearing retirement. The division will serve six Maryland counties under FCNB Corp and complements FCNB Bank offices in Frederick, Carroll and Montgomery counties and Elkridge Bank locations in Howard, Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties. Earnings for FCNB Corp rose 12 percent with total assets of 718 million for the first half of 1996.
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First Nationwide merger to form fourth largest U S thrift
First Nationwide Mortgage Corp of Frederick joins California based Bancorp in a definitive merger creating a nationwide thrift with about 30 billion dollars in assets, 285 branches, and operations in 44 states. The new entity would rank third in California and fourth nationally, with Frederick operations expected to remain stable.
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T bills rise on Monday auction rates climb highs
Washington AP report says short term Treasury yields increased at Monday's sale. The Treasury sold 13 billion in bills at 5.20 percent, up from 5.14. Six month bills sold 13.2 billion at 5.34 percent, up from 5.30 percent. Three month bills reached the highest since 5.21 percent in July. Six month range also near July 15 peak at 5.36 percent.
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