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Flushing Bank Announces Acquisition of Former Signature Bank Team
UNIONDALE, N.Y., July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank
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[{"type":"text","content":"UNIONDALE, N.Y., July 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the “Bank”), announced today that it has acquired a commercial real estate lending team from the former Signature Bank. Frank Korzekwinski, Chief of Real Estate Lending, stated “We are pleased to welcome Chris Penino, Christy Archer, and Kim Carson to our high-quality Commercial Real Estate Lending group. We are confident that they will assimilate quickly into the Flushing Bank culture and will attract and develop full-banking relationships from their existing and prior client rosters.” John R. Buran President and CEO, stated, “The recent market disruptions have presented an opportunity to acquire talent from competitors negatively impacted by the banking crisis. We are particularly pleased to bring this team on board at a time when, despite continuing rate-related head winds, our loan pipeline continues to grow.” About Flushing Financial Corporation Flushing Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: FFIC) is the holding company for Flushing Bank®, an FDIC insured, New York State—chartered commercial bank that operates banking offices in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and on Long Island. The Bank has been building relationships with families, business owners, and communities since 1929. Today, it offers the products, services, and conveniences associated with large commercial banks, including a full complement of deposit, loan, equipment finance, and cash management services. Rewarding customers with personalized attention and bankers who can communicate in the languages prevalent within these multicultural markets is what makes the Bank uniquely different. As an Equal Housing Lender and leader in real estate lending, the Bank’s experienced lending teams create mortgage solutions for real estate owners and property managers both within and outside the New York City metropolitan area. The Bank also fosters relationships with consumers nationwide through its online banking division with the iGObanking® and BankPurely® brands. Additional information on Flushing Bank and Flushing Financial Corporation may be obtained by visiting the Company’s website at FlushingBank.com. \"Safe Harbor\" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this Press Release ...