Raymond “Chip” Kelly, KeyBank Maine market president, plans to retire in November after a more than 37-year career, 30 of which have been spent in Maine.
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Fed set to impose another big rate hike to fight inflation
Despite conflicting signs, for now the Federal Reserve is focused squarely on its inflation fight, and this week it’s set to announce another hefty hike in its benchmark interest rate.
Brian King named Bank of America Maine president
King will oversee the bank’s operations and philanthropic giving in the state.
Maine’s marijuana industry booming no thanks to banks
Owners must use cash and other workarounds as a reluctant financial industry worries about federal retribution
Maine banks team up to launch worker recruitment campaign
Amid the state’s labor shortage, Maine banks are struggling to hire enough workers to meet their needs.
Commentary: Updating regulations will help prevent next mortgage meltdown
The rules should be expanded to apply to the internet-based ‘nonbanks’ that are underwriting two-thirds of home loans.
Two Maine banks make Forbes’ top 10 list for best U.S. banks
Bangor Savings Bank ranked No. 2 and Camden National Bank ranked No. 7 on the list.
These states offer women the worst/best mortgage deals (Maine makes 1 list)
Women paid more than men in every state except Alaska, mortgage startup Own Up found.
Camden National named among top 50 U.S. community banks
Camden National Bank was the only Maine-based bank to be recognized by S&P Global Market as a top community bank in 2020.
Bangor Savings Bank offering its workers $500 to get vaccinated
The first Maine business to publicly offer cash for getting vaccinated isn’t requiring its 1,100-plus employees to have shots, but it does hope to provide an incentive.