Industry News and Recognition
UMB chairman says $2B acquisition of Denver-based bank will benefit St. Louis-area customers
“We remain very liquid, with a great deal of capacity to continue to serve their needs without having to scramble around looking for funding. The doors are open and we’re ready to do more business,” said Mariner Kemper, chairman and CEO of UMB Financial Corporation.
St. Louis Business Journal
UMB Financial to acquire Heartland Financial for $2 billion
UMB announced its’ largest acquisition in its’ 111-year history.
American Banker
Strategies for Paying Off Debt and Boosting Investments: Should You Save, Spend or Invest?
Tom Holtam, senior vice president, regional delivery manager, shares strategies to pay off debt or boost your investments.
ColoradoBiz
UMB Bank adds new title to C-suite executive's duties
UMB promoted Liz Lewis to president of consumer banking. Read more about her role.
Kansas City Business Journal
Ingram’s 40 Under Forty Class of 2024
Alicia Beck, philanthropy director at UMB Bank, was recently honored in the Ingram’s 40 under 40 class of 2024.
Ingram’s
Overcoming pain points in an unpredictable operating environment
Alissa Kolm, assistant vice president, commercial relationship manager, shares how to create efficiencies to overcome pain points.
Fort Worth Inc.
- Metropolitan Community College breaks ground on $6.8M agriculture facility
, Kansas City Business Journal, April 25 - Kansas City unveils 2024 small business contenders, Baseline, April 25
- Ingram’s 40 Under Forty Class of 2024, Ingram’s, April 24
- These are the Kansas City area's big hiring announcements from the first quarter of 2024, Kansas City Business Journal, April 24
- Strategies for Paying Off Debt and Boosting Investments: Should You Save, Spend or Invest?, ColoradoBiz, April 24
- Meet the Small Biz of the Year finalists: KC Chamber surprises Top 10 Mr K contenders, Startland News, April 19
- Kansas City-based Banks by Total Commercial & Industrial Lending, Kansas City Business Journal, April 19
- Registered Commercial Lenders, Kansas City Business Journal, April 19
- inVesti Financial Launches HSA Solution with UMB Bank, PLANSPONSOR, April 18
- UMB promotes CMO to president of consumer banking, Ingram’s, April 11
- How Dallas Business Leaders Are Adapting to Overcome Financial Challenges, D Magazine, April 10
- People on the Move: Paul Wlliamson, Denver Business Journal, April 10
- UMB promotes Liz Lewis to president of consumer banking, Fort Worth Report, April 8
- UMB’s marketing chief takes on consumer banking, American Banker, April 5
- I’m a Financial Expert: 5 Ways I’m Raising My Kids To Be Financially Savvy Adults, GoBankingRates, April 5
- UMB Bank adds new title to C-suite executive's duties, Kansas City Business Journal, April 5
- Bank with big St. Louis presence names new consumer banking president, St. Louis Business Journal, April 4
- Royal Jordanian strengthens fleet, Air Cargo Week, April 1
- Banks, listed by local deposit growth, Wichita Business Journal, March 29
- AZ Big Podcast: Phil Neidhart of UMB talks strategies to fight fraud, AZ Big Media, March 19
- 5 Key Signs You Should Downsize Your Life in Retirement, GOBanking Rates, March 18
- People on the Move: Cathy Keen, Salt Lake City Business Journal, March 16
- A new bank tops the list of largest commercial lenders in St. Louis, St. Louis Business Journal, March 15
- UMB Private Wealth Management Makes Two Leadership Changes, Ingram's, March 14
- 6 Financial Hurdles You Will Face in the First 5 Years of Retirement, GOBanking Rates, March 14
- Which Banks Offer HSAs to Customers (And Why Yours Should), The Financial Brand, March 14
- UMB Bank's Todd Burns shares game plan for growth in North Texas, Houston Business Journal, March 12
- UMB Bank makes two changes to wealth management division, Kansas City Business Journal, March 8
- Beyond the Headlines: A Factual Perspective on Regional Banking, ColoradoBiz, March 6
- People on the Move: Debbie Johnson, Kansas City Business Journal, March 1
- St. Louis' largest commercial lenders, St. Louis Business Journal, March 1
- Rine shares growth plan for UMB Financial Corp. as he takes exec role, Kansas City Business Journal, February 29
- Around the State Achievements: Stephen Parshall, The Missouri Banker, February 27
- Meet the Mentors - Shannon Johnson, Kansas City Business Journal, February 23
- Correspondent Lending: What It Is And How It Works, Forbes Advisor, February 22
- Loud Budgeting: Does the Trend Really Work?, ColoradoBiz Magazine, February 19
- 5 ways to make loud budgeting TikTok trend work for you, AZ Big Media, February 16
- UMB Bank hires industry veteran to bolster Fort Worth team, Fort Worth Report, February 13
- The FC Dallas Foundation, Coca-Cola, CoServ, Gallagher and UMB Bank unveil Mini-Pitch at Frisco’s Shawnee Trail Elementary School, FC Dallas, February 9
- FC Dallas College Night, Presented by UMB Bank, FC Dallas, February 9
- Financial Experts: 6 Expenses Many Retirees Forget To Plan For, GOBankingRates, February 7
- UMB Bank CEO promoted to holding company president, St. Louis Business Journal, February 5
- People on the Move: Debbie Johnson, Kansas City Business Journal, February 5
- UMB Bank's Todd Burns shares game plan for growth in DFW, Dallas Business Journal, February 2
- People on the Move: Tim Bonin, Milwaukee Business Journal, February 2
- Earnings call: UMB Financial boasts solid Q4, eyes sustained growth, Investing.com, February 1
- Dallas: UMB Bank Market President Todd Burns' Game Plan for Growth in the DFW Market, Apple Podcasts, January 30
- Amur Financial gets set to raise $406.3 million in asset-backed bonds, Asset Securitization Report, January 30
- People on the Move: Chris Grossman, Kansas City Business Journal, January 26
- Porter House KC boosts retail startups with new incubator program, The Voice, January 25
- UMB Economic Outlook Forecasts Mild-Recession Mid-Year, Ingram's, January 25
- Nacha Announces Board of Directors for 2024, Reflecting Expertise in the Payments Industry, Nacha, January 24
- How Millennials can Maximize Their HSA Benefits in 2024, ColoradoBiz, January 21
- How Younger Generations are Taking Advantage of HSAs, 401(k) Specialist, January 19
- 5 Bank Accounts You Need When You Retire, GOBankingRates, January 19
- Women in Public Finance names 2024 board of directors, The Bond Buyer, January 18
- People on the Move: Sarah Sanchez, Kansas City Business Journal, January 17
- People on the Move: Rick Menchaca, Austin Business Journal, January 17
- HELOC vs. home equity loan: What to know, CNN Underscored Money, January 16
- Business Hall of Fame inductees are announced, Colorado Politics, January 12
- People on the Move: Chris Cronin, St. Louis Business Journal, January 12
- ABL Deal Chart Q3/22, ABF Journal, January 11
- People on the Move: Chris Grossman, Kansas City Business Journal, January 11
- UMB provides innovative technology plus expert service for private funds, Private Equity Wire, January 10
- Crosscurrents ahead. Navigating the waves, flowing with change and staying the course, BankBeat, January 9
- Exclusive: World Star buys large batch of 737 freighters, Airfinance Journal, January 8
- Utah’s M&A landscape: Buy-side competition, valuation gaps and increased due diligence, Utah Business, January 8
- Banks and Thrifts with the Most Deposits, American Banker, January 8
- Big Bank Vet Tapped to Oversee UMB in DFW, Dallas Business Journal, January 5
- Fund services round up: Alter Domus, Apex Group, SS&C and more…, Global Custodian, January 5
- Red Carpet Reception helps launch Stock Show activities, Colorado Politics, January 5
- St. Louis' largest banks, St. Louis Business Journal, December 22
- UMB Bank Contributes $2 Million in Year-End Donations to 18 Non-Profit Organizations, Kansas City Chamber of Commerce News, December 20
- Health tech entrepreneur opening spa on the Plaza; Here’s how its ‘accessible luxury’ comes served with collaboration, Startland News, December 19
- These are the Kansas City area's big C-suite, leadership hiring announcements from 2023, Kansas City Business Journal, December 18
- People in Business: Gray Design and UPBrand add; FOXY 106.9 hires; UMB promotes, St. Louis Post Dispatch, December 17
- 2023 in Review: 100 people to know in Kansas City's key industries, Kansas City Business Journal, December 16
- Wichita-Area Banks by Consolidated Assets, Wichita Business Journal, December 15
- Wichita-Area Banks by Market Share Percentage, Wichita Business Journal, December 15
- UMB Bank hires market president who used to be top producer for Wells Fargo in DFW, Dallas Business Journal, December 14
- Don’t Let ‘Doom Spending’ Ruin Your Holiday Budget, GOBankingRates, December 11
- Educating employees is key to maximizing HSAs: A Q&A with UMB Bank's Brian Hutchin, BenefitsPro, December 8
- Connor Buys 322-Unit Apartment Property in Carmel, Ind.; Gets $57.5Mln Loan, Commercial Real Estate Direct, December 6
- KMBC News @ 5 (Toy Drive with KCPD), KMBC-TV, December 6
- Deal Wrap: Francisco Partners buys Blancco; Soundcore sells PumpMan, S&P Global Market Intelligence, December 5
- UMB Bank names Kelley as new chief investment officer, Fort Worth Report, December 5
- People on the Move: Reagan Holliday, St. Louis Business Journal, December 5
- UMBFS and StepStone expand partnership, Asset Servicing Times, December 4
- UMB Bank names new chief investment officer, Springfield Business Journal, December 4
- People on the Move: Tom Massey, Dallas Business Journal, December 1
- People on the Move: Larry_Langowski, Chicago Business Journal, December 1
- People on the Move: Chris Cronin, St. Louis Business Journal, December 1
- Big KC bank removes the interim from chief investment officer's title, Kansas City Business Journal, December 1
- From the customer’s seat: Four questions to ask before choosing a bank and banker, Dallas Business Journal, December 1
- SBA Lenders (ranked by number of 7(a) and 504 loans), Kansas City Business Journal, December 1
- SBA Lenders (ranked by value of 7(a) and 504 loans), Kansas City Business Journal, December 1
- Largest Phoenix-Area Banks (ranked by local market deposits), Phoenix Business Journal, December 1
- UMB Fund Services Assists StepStone Private Wealth with Flagship Fund Transition to Daily Admittance, Launch of New Infrastructure Fund, Barron's, November 30
- People confuse FedNow with digital dollar. Why that's a problem, American Banker, November 30
- Bank with big St. Louis presence names new chief investment officer, St. Louis Business Journal, November 30
- UMB Promotes Eric Kelley as New CIO, Ingram's, November 29
- Future site of Highland Bridge senior housing sells, Finance & Commerce, November 28
- 11 Things You Must Do When You Are Saving Less Than $100 Each Month, GOBankingRates, November 27
- People on the Move Reagan Holliday, St. Louis Business Journal, November 17
- Getting grants: Mission-critical funding for the mission-driven, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, November 14
- Kansas SBA 7(a) Lender Ranking for FY 2023, Coleman Report, November 14
- UMB Bank’s Q3 earnings up nearly 10%, Springfield Business Journal, November 13
- IBD's Best HSAs For 2024: Find The Right Account For Your Investment Goals, Investor's Business Daily, November 10
- How Dallas Business Leaders Are Adapting to Overcome Challenges, D Magazine, November 9
- People on the Move Byron Pierce, Kansas City Business Journal, November 9
- UMB Bank's Q3 earnings up nearly 10%, Springfield Business Journal, November 7
- These are the Kansas City area's big hiring announcements from the third quarter, Kansas City Business Journal, November 5
- 9 Biggest Money Mistakes New Empty Nesters Make in the First Year, GOBankingRates, October 30
- Finding the best budget method for you, AZ Big Media, October 29
- I'm a Financial Advisor: This Is the Most Critical Decade for Your Retirement Savings, GOBankingRates, October 28
- HSAs See High Growth, Yet Key Issues Remain, 401K Specialist, October 27
- Banks Ranked By Market Share of Deposits in the Kansas City Metro, Kansas City Business Journal, October 27
- How to Choose the Best Budgeting Method for Your Financial Goals, ColoradoBiz Magazine, October 26
- People on the Move: Chandra Fender, Kansas City Business Journal, October 25
- People on the Move: Joey Heinrich, Kansas City Business Journal, October 19
- Experts: Want To Build Wealth? 7 Problems You Must Fix First, GOBankingRates, October 18
- El-Ad Boosts Loan to $130M to Complete Luxury Boca Project, Commercial Observer, October 18
- TOCA and FC Dallas Youth Announce Player Development Partnership, PR Newswire, October 18
- Higher Rates Could Just Now Be Affecting Consumers & Economic Activity, Schwab Network, October 16
- 2023 Colorado Banks and Savings Associations, Denver Business Journal, October 13
- 2023 Denver-area lenders, Denver Business Journal, October 13
- How a KC entrepreneur transformed a pizza oven prize into a thriving business, Kansas City Business Journal, October 6
- Potential SEC custody rule changes to make waves in the investment industry, Global Custodian, October 3
- UMB Bank nabs charter school's Lauderdale Lakes campus for $15M, The Real Deal, October 3
- Kansas City-area banks see local deposits set a 15-year high, but outside deposits shrink, Kansas City Business Journal, October 2
- The Clock Is Ticking on High CD and Savings Rates, Experts Say, CNET, September 27
- How to Get a Mortgage, U.S. News & World Report, September 27
- Ready to Lend in Denver: Q&A With Paul Williamson, ColoradoBiz Magazine, September 26
- 6 Money Secrets of Wealthy Baby Boomers, GOBankingRates, September 25
- Retirement Savings: 9 Costs To Consider When Creating Your Retirement Budget, GOBankingRates, September 22
- Retirement Savings: 5 Steps To Take Now If You Want a Comfortable Retirement, GOBankingRates, September 22
- People on the Move Beth Alexander, Kansas City Business Journal, September 20
- 2023 first-time credit card statistics, Bankrate, September 19
- How Long Will My Retirement Savings Last?, U.S. News & World Report, September 18
- First Year of Retirement: The Key Money Tasks That'll Set You Up for Long-Term Success, GOBankingRates, September 15
- Banyan Residential Receives $63 Million in Construction Financing for 320-Unit Phase One of Luxury Apartment Development in Phoenix, Multifamily Biz, September 15
- 21% of Student Loan Borrowers Plan to Stop Saving. Experts Share Ways to Balance Competing Money Goals, CNET, September 13
- ULI Kansas City selects 23 professionals to newest Real Estate Diversity Initiative cohort, Kansas City Business Journal, September 12
- The Roasterie Location in UMB Bank, FOX 4 News, September 8
- Investment Advisers (ranked by overall assets under local management), Kansas City Business Journal, September 8
- Investment Advisers (ranked by local assets under local advisement or management), Kansas City Business Journal, September 8
- 10 Frugal Money Habits Helping Gen Z Save Money, GOBankingRates, September 7
- 10 trustee banks with the largest volume so far this year, The Bond Buyer, September 7
- The Roasterie Coffee Co. Joins UMB on State Line Road, The Martin City & South KC Telegraph, September 6
- RBC Leads $425MM Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility with Prime Healthcare Services, ABF Journal, September 6
- People on the Move Taylor Wiles, Kansas City Business Journal, September 1
- TWG Underway on Development of $42.9M Affordable Housing Community in St. Peters, Missouri, Rebusiness Online, August 25
- USCD Completes Lease-up of Forsyth Pointe Office Building in Clayton, Missouri, Rebusiness Online, August 25
- Construction begins on St. Charles County apartment complex funded by affordable housing tax credits, St. Louis Business Journal, August 25
- Phase One of $117M Multifamily Development in Opportunity Zone Breaks Ground in Phoenix, Greater Phoenix InBusiness, August 24
- Financial planning strategies for single women, AZ Big Media, August 24
- The Roasterie opens seventh Kansas City-area location, Kansas City Business Journal, August 23
- People on the Move: Hilary Dickson, Kansas City Business Journal, August 23
- UMB's Jacquie Ward discusses the private credit industry, (47:23-54:23) Bloomberg, August 22
- Roasterie Coffee Company opens seventh location in Kansas City area, FOX 4 KC News, August 22
- I'm a Financial Advisor: Here's How You Can Limit Lifestyle Creep and Still Live Well, GOBankingRates, August 19
- Stocks Finish Lower For The Week, Deepening Their August Slump, The Wallstreet Journal, August 18
- Help the American Cancer Society Fight for Every Life, Ladue News, August 18
- People on The Move: Heather Fetterolf, Kansas City Business Journal, August 17
- People on The Move, America's Benefit Specialist Magazine, August 17
- Nearly 1 in 5 Americans say, "Cash is king," according to new Empower research, PR Newswire, August 15
- Most Boomers Are Less Than 10 Years From Retirement: 5 Ways To Make Sure You're On Track, GOBankingRates, August 12
- Becoming a Stay-at-Home Parent: Navigating the Pros, Cons and Financial Implications, ColoradoBiz Magazine, August 9
- UMB Launches Second Turnkey Registered Funds Solutions Platform as More Funds Choose Shared Services, Business Wire, August 7
- Retirement Savings: How Close Are You to the Amount Everyone Thinks You Should Have?, GOBankingRates, August 6
- Do I Really Need A 20 Percent Down Payment For A House?, Bankrate, August 4
- The Financial Pros and Cons of Becoming a Stay-At-Home Parent, First Time Parent Magazine, August 3
- After banking sector turmoil, Missouri bank earnings show resilience in lending, deposits, Missouri Business Alert, August 3
- The financial pros and cons of becoming a stay-at-home parent, AZBigMedia, August 1
- Not Out of the Woods Yet, Ingram's, July 31
- Stability KC Can Bank On, Ingram's, July 31
- Top Area Banks, Ingram's, July 31
- 9 Key Signs You’re on the Right Track To Retire at 65 or Sooner, GOBankingRates, July 29
- UMB Appoints New President of Institutional Banking, Ingram's, July 20
- UMB Financial makes two executive role promotions, Kansas City Business Journal, July 20
- Interval Funds: The Growing Market That's Turning Advisors on to Alts, Blue Vault, July 20
- UMB appoints Phil Mason as president of its institutional banking division, Asset Servicing Times, July 19
- UMB Appoints New Leadership for Institutional Banking Division, ABF Journal, July 19
- UMB Appoints New Leadership for Institutional Banking Division, ABL Advisor, July 19
- UMB Financial Corporation Appoints President of Institutional Banking, The DI Wire, July 19
- Retirement Savings: How Much You Need To Live Better in Your Final 30 Years, GOBankingRates, July 14
- 1 in 10 Gen Z Student Loan Borrowers Now Has More Than $100K in Debt, Survey Finds, GOBankingRates, July 14
- FedNow's first participants include large banks, influential tech vendors, American Banker, June 29
- SardineX consortium forms to spot fishy real-time payments, American Banker, June 29
- PHKC awards $25K to Alchemy Sandbox winners; It's amazing when someone understands your vision, founder says, Startland News, June 28
- 4 Secrets Baby Boomers Need To Know To Have a Successful Retirement, GOBankingRates, June 28
- Best of Business Kansas City 2023, Ingram's, June 27
- Batten Down the Hatches, Ingram's, June 27
- Ross Will Help Guide a Series Trust, The Mutual Fund Wire, June 27
- Should Gen Z Be Thinking About Retirement Yet?, GOBankingRates, June 27
- I'm a Financial Planning Expert: How To Resume Student Loan Payments and Build Future Savings, GOBankingRates, June 27
- Economic outlook for businesses: Preparing for a new normal, AZ Big Media, June 23
- 2023 NextGen Leaders: Josh Heinrich, Kansas City Business Journal, June 23
- Two Kansas City Banks Break Top 5 in Best of State, Ingram's, June 22
- Level Up Your Savings: Fun Challenges and Games to Achieve Financial Independence, ColoradoBiz Magazine, June 22
- Wichita bank, credit union grab Forbes' 'best in state' honors, Wichita Business Journal, June 22
- UMB announces the addition of former State Street executive to Investment Managers Series Trust board, Business Wire, June 22
- America's Best Banks In Each State, Forbes, June 20
- Area's Largest Trust Companies, Springfield Business Journal, June 19
- M&A experts say higher interest rates, costs are changing the way buyers look at deals, Kansas City Business Journal, June 16
- UMB Bank's Texas president says M&A deal flow remains 'steady and strong', Dallas Business Journal, June 15
- Gamify your savings and win: Who says saving money can't be fun?, AZ Big Media, June 9
- Banyan Secures $73M Loan to Build 399-Unit Denver Rental Property, Connect CRE, June 7
- M&A Update, Banking Exchange, June 7
- VCU Health chose a risky deal. When it failed, it cost $73 million to back out, Richmond Times-Dispatch, June 4
- Advantage Capital's Empower the Change Fund makes 1st investment to help close 'racial wealth gap', St. Louis Business Journal, June 2
- Metro Moves: Buffalo Wild Wings opens in Castle Rock Wednesday, Denver Gazette, May 30
- UMB Bank acquiring business management consultant, BankBeat, May 30
- Behind the deal: Why UMB Bank is buying a North Texas community bank advisory firm, Dallas Buisness Journal, May 30
- UMB exec: Debt ceiling dangers are too great not to eventually reach a compromise, Kansas City Buisness Journal, May 30
- UMB Bank to Acquire Consulting Firm Hybarger , Ingram's, May 25
- UMB Bank pens acquisition , Springfield Business Journal, May 25
- UMB Bank parent to acquire North Texas firm to grow capital markets division , Dallas Business Journal, May 25
- UMB Bank will acquire Hybarger & Associates , AZ Big Media, May 25
- UMB Bank will acquire community bank consulting firm Hybarger & Associates , Kansas City Business Journal, May 25
- UMB Bank to buy consulting firm serving community banks , St. Louis Business Journal, May 25
- 5 home buying trends for 2023 , AZ Big Media, May 23
- Batten Down the Hatches: Fine Tune Your Small Business Plan for Any Economic Environment , ColoradoBiz Magazine, May 22
- Small, far-flung institutions see a lifeline in instant payments , American Banker, May 22
- My View: How to build an estate plan for your family , Phoenix Business Journal, May 17
- Securing Your Financial Future: Key Considerations and Questions for a Solid Plan , ColoradoBiz Magazine, May 16
- Announcing the 2023 NextGen Leaders honorees [PHOTOS] , Kansas City Business Journal, May 11
- Louis Maricondi , Philadelphia Business Journal, May 10
- What are bankers telling clients about real-time payment risks? , American Banker, May 8
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