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The Wisconsin company hasn't bought a bank since 2007. The potential for unforeseen regulatory snags and scrutiny from community groups have the company's conservative management team biding their time.
August 21 -
Associated Banc-Corp in Wisconsin reported a modest increase in quarterly earnings, and its CEO said it is actively seeking acquisition targets.
January 22 -
Gov. Scott Walker sided with banking and other financial groups that opposed legislation letting payday lending companies offer insurance, annuities and other financial products.
July 13
Associated Banc-Corp in Green Bay, Wis., has promoted a longtime executive to Milwaukee market president.
John Utz was named to the newly created position, the $27 billion-asset company said in a news release. The move reflects Utz's longstanding status as the company's most-senior business leader in the Milwaukee area, a company spokesman said.
Associated has also named Utz head of all corporate banking. Utz was previously was head of the northern region for corporate banking and specialized financial services.
Associated also promoted Paul Schmidt to deputy head of commercial real estate, a newly created position. He will report to Breck Hanson, head of CRE and the Chicago market president.
