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VersaBank (NASDAQ:VBNK) has announced the launch of a pilot program for its Digital Deposit Receipts (DDRs) through its subsidiary VersaBank USA. The program introduces USDVBs, which are bank-issued tokenized deposits representing a 1:1 digital representation of actual cash deposits.
The USDVB Pilot Program aims to validate functionality, security, and compliance with US banking regulations. The program will involve thousands of transactions through controlled internal testing and limited external deployment with deposit partners. VersaBank's DDRs offer advantages over traditional stablecoins, including FDIC insurance and interest-earning capability. The pilot is expected to complete by the end of 2025, with commercial launch following OCC approval.
The tokens will operate on Algorand, Ethereum, and Stellar blockchains, managed through VersaBank's proprietary VersaVault digital vault and VersaView e-wallet platforms.
VersaBank (NASDAQ: VBNK) has scheduled its third quarter fiscal 2025 financial results conference call for September 4, 2025. The Bank will release its financial results at 7:00 a.m. ET, followed by a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET.
The presentation will feature President David Taylor and CFO John Asma, including a Q&A session. Investors can join via telephone through automated registration or operator assistance, or watch the live webcast through VersaBank's website. The webcast replay will be available for 90 days, while the teleconference replay can be accessed until October 4, 2025.
VersaBank (NASDAQ: VBNK) has announced a significant expansion of its Receivable Purchase Program (RPP) through the launch of a new RPP Securitized Financing solution in both the US and Canada. The initiative will focus on investing in senior-level tranches of securitized credit assets and establishing a platform for asset securitization for financing partners.
To lead this strategic expansion, the Bank has appointed Timothy Comiskey as Managing Director of Origination, Structuring & Securitization. Comiskey brings over 30 years of experience from roles at Nasdaq, GCSA Capital Partners, and other major financial institutions.
The new solution offers favorable risk-weighting at 20% compared to standard RPP financings and utilizes VersaBank's proprietary Asset Management System technology with a cash holdback model to ensure expected cash flows.
VersaBank (TSX: VBNK) (NASDAQ: VBNK) has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange for a Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB) to repurchase up to 2,000,000 common shares, representing approximately 8.99% of its public float. The share buyback program will run from April 30, 2025 to April 29, 2026.
The bank's public float consists of 22,237,283 common shares, with 32,518,786 total shares outstanding. Daily purchases will be to 9,440 shares, except for block purchases. All shares purchased through the NCIB will be cancelled.
CEO David Taylor highlighted the bank's significant year-over-year profitability growth in fiscal 2025, citing improvements in efficiency ratio and return on common equity despite challenging conditions in the North American banking sector.
VersaBank (TSX: VBNK) (NASDAQ: VBNK) held its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 24, 2025, in London, Ontario. The meeting resulted in the successful election of all director nominees listed in the Bank's Management Information Circular dated February 28, 2025.
The voting results showed strong shareholder support for all directors, with approval ratings ranging from 93.61% to 99.08%. David R. Taylor received the highest approval at 99.08%, while Susan T. McGovern received 93.61% of votes in favor. Additionally, shareholders approved the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Bank's auditors.