AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBanking & Deals: Peoples Bancorp will buy Capital Bancorp in an all-stock deal valued at about $728.1M, creating a combined company with roughly $14B in assets and a bigger footprint across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. Banking & Regulation: ODNB Financial and National Capital Bancorp cleared key steps toward their merger after OCC approval and a Federal Reserve waiver, setting up a new Nasdaq-listed holding company. Wealth Management: Hilton Capital took a strategic minority stake in New Century Advisors, pairing $3.6B in Hilton assets with NCA’s $4.1B for a combined $7.7B platform. Cybersecurity & Consumers: A new look at how phishing and scams break into accounts highlights the growing risk for Maryland residents and local institutions. Healthcare Costs: Maryland Medicare Advantage plan terminations could leave 27,000+ seniors without coverage in 2027, with local brokers urging early plan comparisons. Energy & Infrastructure: WSSC Water asked customers to use water only for essential needs after a Potomac plant power outage, while Ocean City moves ahead with major beach restoration funding. Business Growth: Volo Sports expanded via acquisitions, adding markets including Maryland, and Fox & Moghul opened a Rockville office to deepen regional litigation capacity.
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