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1995 in US Banking

1,555 bank events are on record for 1995: 8 failures, 1,247 mergers or acquisitions involving a bank, credit union or bank holding company, and 300 enforcement actions.

8
Failures
$1.23B in failed assets
1,247
Mergers
Federal Reserve NIC, banking organizations
300
Enforcement
OCC, FDIC, FRB, OTS and SEC 8-K filings

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How many banks failed in 1995?

8 banks failed in 1995, with $1.23B in assets. Each failure below links to its own page.

Date Bank HQ Assets Acquirer or resolution
Jul 28, 1995 Pacific Heritage Bank Torrance, CA $147.7M California Federal Bank , a
Jul 28, 1995 Founders Bank New Haven, CT $77.4M Centerbank
May 19, 1995 Bank USA, N.A. Kihei, Maui, HI $9.0M Hawaii National Bank
May 5, 1995 American S & L Association New York, NY $64.4M Interbank of New York
Apr 28, 1995 Continental Savings of America San Francisco, CA $359.4M California FB, FSB
Mar 31, 1995 Los Angeles Thrift and Loan Company Los Angeles, CA $23.4M California Federal Bank, a
Mar 3, 1995 First Trust Bank Ontario, CA $227.7M First State Bank of Califor
Jan 20, 1995 Guardian Bank Los Angeles, CA $316.9M Imperial Bank

Which banks merged in 1995?

1,247 mergers or acquisitions involving a bank, credit union or bank holding company are on record for 1995.

Date Acquired St Acquirer
Dec 1, 1995 Glassboro Federal Credit Union NJ Jersey Shore Federal Credit Union
Dec 1, 1995 Citizens First Bank AR First Commercial Bank, National Association
Dec 1, 1995 Shawmut National Corporation CT Fleetboston Financial Corporation
Dec 1, 1995 Cfpco Employees Credit Union IL Members First Community Credit Union
Dec 1, 1995 The Commercial Bank of Obion TN Union Planters Bank of West Tennessee
Dec 1, 1995 School District 148 Employees Credit Union IL Illiana Financial Credit Union
Dec 1, 1995 Colorado Community First National Bank CO (unnamed)
Dec 1, 1995 South Carolina National Corporation SC Wachovia Corporation
Dec 1, 1995 Waterloo Industries Credit Union IA Cedar Falls Community Credit Union
Dec 1, 1995 Old Kent-Illinois, Inc. IL Old Kent Financial Corporation
Dec 1, 1995 L and F Employees Credit Union IL Citizens Equity First Credit Union
Dec 1, 1995 HNB Corporation LA Premier Bancorp, Incorporated
Dec 1, 1995 Smithco Employees Federal Credit Union PA Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Dec 1, 1995 R&C Employees Federal Credit Union GA Associated Credit Union
Dec 1, 1995 Colorado Community First National Bank CO (unnamed)
Nov 30, 1995 Northwest Community Bank WA Venture Bank
Nov 30, 1995 Confluence Bancshares Corporatiion MO Colonial Bancshares, Inc.
Nov 22, 1995 Camelback Trust Company AZ Colonial Trust Company
Nov 22, 1995 Fidelity Federal Savings & Loan Association PA Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB
Nov 21, 1995 Webster County Bank MO Central Bank of The Ozarks
Nov 20, 1995 Firstar Bank Cedar Rapids, National Association IA Firstar Bank Iowa, National Association
Nov 20, 1995 Myersville Bank MD First United Bank & Trust
Nov 20, 1995 Southwest Bank & Trust Company of Omaha, National Association NE First Bank National Association
Nov 18, 1995 First Virginia Bank - Southside VA First Virginia Bank - Colonial
Nov 18, 1995 Premier Bank-North, National Association VA Premier Bank-Central, National Association
Nov 18, 1995 Twin Lakes State Bank MN Citizens State Bank of Glenville
Nov 18, 1995 La Porte State Bank TX Charter National Bank - Houston
Nov 17, 1995 Norwest Bank Waseca, National Association MN Norwest Bank Minnesota South, National Association
Nov 17, 1995 Norwest Bank Minnesota South Central, National Association MN Norwest Bank Minnesota South, National Association
Nov 17, 1995 (unnamed) — Magna Bank, National Association
Nov 17, 1995 Norwest Bank Minnesota Central, National Association MN Norwest Bank Minnesota South, National Association
Nov 17, 1995 WesBanco Bank Elizabeth WV WesBanco Bank Parkersburg
Nov 17, 1995 Norwest Bank Minnesota Mesabi, National Association MN Norwest Bank Minnesota North, National Association
Nov 16, 1995 World Trade Bank, National Association CA Bank of Los Angeles
Nov 15, 1995 Belmont National Bank of Chicago IL Corus Bank, N.A.
Nov 15, 1995 First Exchange Bank TN Union Planters Bank of West Tennessee
Nov 14, 1995 Peoples Bank of Western Pennsylvania PA First Commonwealth Bank
Nov 14, 1995 Peoples Bank and Trust Company PA First Commonwealth Bank
Nov 14, 1995 First National Bank of Leechburg PA First Commonwealth Bank
Nov 14, 1995 (unnamed) — First Commonwealth Bank
Nov 14, 1995 Cenwest National Bank PA First Commonwealth Bank
Nov 14, 1995 Unitas National Bank PA First Commonwealth Bank
Nov 14, 1995 Central Bank PA First Commonwealth Bank
Nov 13, 1995 The Pleasant Hope Bank MO Central Bank of The Ozarks
Nov 11, 1995 First Denver Corporation CO Vectra Banking Corporation
Nov 11, 1995 The Community Bank of South Carolina SC Branch Banking and Trust Company of South Carolina
Nov 11, 1995 Wilmington Trust of Florida, N.A. FL Wilmington Trust, National Association
Nov 11, 1995 The First National Bank of Denver CO Vectra Bank
Nov 11, 1995 LaSalle Cragin Bank, FSB IL Lasalle Bank, F.S.B.
Nov 11, 1995 The Lexington State Bank SC Branch Banking and Trust Company of South Carolina

Enforcement Actions in 1995

Action date Agency Institution Action
Mar 2, 1995 OCC_OTS American Federal Savings Bank Cease and Desist: Marvin Sugar
Feb 28, 1995 OCC_OTS Superior Financial Services, Inc Orders of Removal/Prohibition: Rhonda Faye Ladd
Feb 27, 1995 OCC College Boulevard National Bank Prohibition/Removal Orders: Harlow, John
Feb 24, 1995 OCC_OTS Columbia Savings and Loan Association, Federal Association Cease and Desist: Thomas Spiegel
Feb 23, 1995 FRB Equitable Bank Written Agreement: Equitable Bank, North Miami Beach, FL
Feb 22, 1995 OCC_OTS Guaranty Bank Cease and Desist: Lori Vantreese
Feb 22, 1995 OCC_OTS Superior Financial Services, Inc Orders of Removal/Prohibition: Patrice L. Dean
Feb 22, 1995 OCC_OTS Guaranty Bank Orders of Removal/Prohibition: Lori Vantreese
Feb 22, 1995 OCC_OTS (individual) Orders of Removal/Prohibition: Frederick L. Pesce
Feb 16, 1995 FRB (individual) Cease and Desist Order: Robert L. Rice
Feb 7, 1995 OCC_OTS (individual) Orders of Removal/Prohibition: S. Wayne Feehrer
Feb 6, 1995 OCC Lone Star Company, Inc. Formal Agreement: Lone Star Bank Na
Feb 2, 1995 FRB Royal American Corporation Prohibition from Banking: Daniel E. Besler
Feb 2, 1995 OCC_OTS Southwest Savings and Loan Association, Federal Association Orders of Removal/Prohibition: Myron L. Snow
Feb 2, 1995 OCC Ventura County National Bancorp Civil Money Penalty (CMP): McAleer, William E.
Feb 2, 1995 OCC Ventura County National Bancorp Civil Money Penalty (CMP): Wetherell, Bradley G.
Feb 2, 1995 OCC Credit One Bank, N.A. Civil Money Penalty (CMP): Brennan, Scott
Feb 2, 1995 OCC Ventura County National Bancorp Cease-and-Desist Order (C&D) or Personal Cease-and-Desist Order (PC&D): Wetherell, Bradley G.
Jan 31, 1995 OCC_OTS (individual) Supervisory Agreement: First Security FSB, Inc.
Jan 27, 1995 OCC_OTS (individual) Cease and Desist: John H. Harvison
Jan 27, 1995 OCC_OTS (individual) Orders of Removal/Prohibition: John J. Harvison
Jan 27, 1995 OCC_OTS First Federal Savings Bank Civil Money Penalty: Rick Powell
Jan 27, 1995 OCC_OTS First Federal Savings Bank Civil Money Penalty: Robert J. Byrnes
Jan 26, 1995 OCC_OTS (individual) Cease and Desist: BB&T Revocable Trus,
Jan 26, 1995 OCC_OTS (individual) Cease and Desist: ESOP, Bay Savings Bank
Jan 26, 1995 FRB The Genoa Banking Company Cease and Desist Order: Robert L. Hotchkiss
Jan 26, 1995 FRB The Genoa Banking Company Prohibition from Banking: Robert L. Hotchkiss
Jan 26, 1995 OCC_OTS Bay Federal Savings Bank Decision/Opinion and Order: John Christo, Jr.
Jan 26, 1995 OCC_OTS (individual) Cease and Desist: JCJ Irrevocable Trust, Bay SB
Jan 25, 1995 OCC_OTS First Security Federal Savings Bank, Inc. Supervisory Agreement: First Security Federal Savings Bank, Inc.
Jan 25, 1995 OCC JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Cease-and-Desist Order (C&D) or Personal Cease-and-Desist Order (PC&D): First National Bank of Chicago, The
Jan 24, 1995 OCC_OTS Fidelity Federal Savings Bank Civil Money Penalty: Lawrence A. Swanson
Jan 24, 1995 OCC_OTS Sterling Bank and Trust, FSB Orders of Removal/Prohibition: Daryll A. McDade
Jan 18, 1995 FRB (individual) Cease and Desist Order: Daniel S. De La Garza
Jan 18, 1995 FRB (individual) Civil Money Penalty $600,000 (collectively with Daniel S. De La Garza): DLG Financial Corporation, …
Jan 18, 1995 FRB (individual) Prohibition from Banking: Daniel S. De La Garza
Jan 18, 1995 FRB (individual) Civil Money Penalty $600,000 (collectively with DLG Financial Corporation, The Woodlands, TX): Daniel S. …
Jan 17, 1995 OCC_OTS (individual) Orders of Removal/Prohibition: Karen M. Williams
Jan 12, 1995 FRB First Security Banshares, Inc. Written Agreement: First Security Banshares, Inc., Lake Park, IA
Jan 12, 1995 OCC_OTS (individual) Orders of Removal/Prohibition: Mark Shepherd Stokes
Jan 11, 1995 OCC_OTS Metro Bank, FSB Supervisory Agreement: Metro Savings Bank, F.S.B.
Jan 10, 1995 OCC Western Family National Bank Prohibition/Removal Orders: Sanford, Bob R.
Jan 10, 1995 OCC Western Family National Bank Civil Money Penalty (CMP): Gearheart, Jeffrey W.
Jan 10, 1995 OCC Western Family National Bank Civil Money Penalty (CMP): Roberts, Pace J.
Jan 10, 1995 OCC Western Family National Bank Civil Money Penalty (CMP): Sanford, Bob R.
Jan 10, 1995 OCC Western Family National Bank Prohibition/Removal Orders: Gearheart, Jeffrey W.
Jan 6, 1995 OCC_OTS Charter Oak Federal Savings Bank Cease and Desist: William J. Dries
Jan 5, 1995 OCC_OTS (individual) Cease and Desist: Robert Gilliam
Jan 5, 1995 OCC_OTS (individual) Orders of Removal/Prohibition: Robert Gillam
Jan 4, 1995 OCC_OTS (individual) Cease and Desist: Leo H. Wiest

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