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First Financial gets sweet deal on Irwin Financial’s bank assets

October 22, 2009

It’s good to be among the favored few, those blessed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to scoop up the remnants
of failed banks. Because it was on the FDIC list of approved buyers, Cincinnati-based First Financial Bancorp
was able to acquire Columbus, Ind.-based Irwin Financial Corp.’s banking operations under terms
that would make any deal-maker proud.

Local lenders support small-biz loan initiative

October 22, 2009

Small business lenders in Indianapolis are supporting a proposal announced by President Obama Wednesday that would increase
the size of government-backed loans.

Second developer facing foreclosure on Fishers property

October 20, 2009

The developer of the proposed $80 million project is facing foreclosure on the property at the same time adjoining land critical
to the project’s development has been scheduled for liquidation by a lender.

Another year of bank migration?

October 16, 2009

More than a year a year after the financial crisis began, businesses are still looking for new bank relationships.

Government report questions banking bailout claims

October 5, 2009

The credibility of the government’s $700 billion financial rescue program was damaged by claims a year ago that all of the
initial banks receiving support were healthy, a new report contends.

Exterior work on bank tower wraps up with Regions sign

October 1, 2009

The Regions Bank name and logo are joining the city’s skyline atop One Indiana Square, also known as Regions Bank
Tower.

A pair of community banks see loan woes escalate

October 1, 2009

Community Bank of Noblesville and Blue River Bancshares Inc. of Shelbyville have seen loans sour
at a rate that might have seemed unimaginable before the housing market tanked and the recession set in.

FDIC fee hitting small banks particularly hard

September 30, 2009

Fees imposed on U.S. banks to rebuild a Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. fund nearly depleted by scores of bank failures is
expected to sap profits of small financial institutions. Community banks with less income than their larger counterparts are
particularly at risk of having their 2009 earnings erased by the charges after an emergency fee on banks took effect June
30.

Banks work to protect electronic records from identity theft

September 30, 2009

Banks are fighting an ongoing battle with would-be identity thieves. Because banks are where the money is, the fight is
likely to go on a long time, with both thieves and banks growing in sophistication.

Old National prices offering at $10 per share

September 23, 2009

Evansville-based Old National Bancorp said yesterday that it has priced its public offering of 18 million shares of company
stock at $10 per share.

Old National selling stock to fund potential purchases

September 21, 2009

Evansville-based Old National Bancorp said this morning that it is selling $150 million of its stock in a public offering
and will use some of the proceeds to fund potential acquisitions.

Irwin Financial admits outlook dire

September 16, 2009

Shares of Irwin Financial Corp. plummeted this morning after the banking company disclosed that regulators have ordered it
to bolster its capital by the end of the month to levels “it has no realistic prospect of achieving.”

Rash of bank failures sure to spread to Indiana

September 3, 2009

Not a single Indiana bank has failed since the sector tanked last year. But Bob Jones, CEO of Old National Bancorp in Evansville,
figures it’s only a matter of time.

Venture firms recapitalize Advanced Physical Therapy LLC

August 26, 2009

Locally based venture capital firms Cardinal Equity Partners and Centerfield Capital Partners have joined with Chicago-based
bank Harris NA to recapitalize the state’s largest independent physical therapy provider.

Locals settle First Indiana insider-trading case

August 26, 2009

The Securities and Exchange Commission said today that it has settled insider-trading charges against three local residents
who bought shares in First Indiana Corp. immediately before the July 9, 2007, announcement that it was being acquired by a
Milwaukee bank for a 42-percent premium.

First Farmers acquiring CB Bank Shares

August 13, 2009

Converse-based First Farmers Financial Corp. said this morning it has agreed to acquire CB Bank Shares Inc. in Russiaville.

Banks no longer in critical condition, but full recovery still distant

July 23, 2009

The banking sector is on the mend after being tattered by the financial crisis, but it still has a long way to go before
making a full recovery. That’s the consensus, judging from recent stock performances of the largest publicly
traded banks with a presence in Indianapolis.

Banking system’s history should help ease fears

March 23, 2009

Since people must have confidence in the financial system for it to function properly, it is incumbent upon our leaders to
take action and assure the people their money is safe.

Financial crisis yields opportunity for local banks

March 23, 2009

A national study finds that many community banks continue to prosper.

Crackdown on bank pay pinches Hoosier execs

February 23, 2009

When Sen. Chris Dodd decided to wage war on corporate excess, he had Wall Street fat cats in his sights, not people like Bob Jones, the folksy CEO of Old National Corp. in Evansville.

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