Webster Financial Stock Price, News & Analysis

Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS) will host an Investor Day on March 2, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET in New York City.

CEO John Ciulla and the executive team will discuss Webster's strategy and initiatives. A live webcast and presentation slides will be available on Webster's investor relations site, with a replay after the event.

Webster Financial, headquartered in Stamford, CT, manages over $65 billion in assets, providing solutions in Commercial Banking, Consumer Banking, and employee benefits through HSA Bank.

Payoneer Global Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYO) announces the appointment of Bea Ordonez as Deputy Chief Financial Officer, effective January 16, 2023. Michael Levine, the current CFO, will step down in March 2023. Ordonez brings over 20 years of experience in financial technology and has previously served in CFO roles at Sterling National Bank (NYSE: STL) and Webster Bank (NYSE: WBS). Payoneer expects to exceed its full-year 2022 guidance and reaffirms its commitment to increase adjusted EBITDA for 2023. The full year 2022 earnings will be released on February 28, 2023.

Webster Bank has initiated a three-year Community Investment Strategy with a commitment of $6.5 billion. This strategy focuses on enhancing community support through philanthropy, community development lending, and small business lending, with an emphasis on minority and women-owned businesses. Additionally, the bank's investments will also include Finance Labs aimed at promoting affordable housing investments. This initiative demonstrates Webster Bank's commitment to positively impacting the communities where it operates.

StoneCastle Partners has sold its subsidiary, interLINK, to Webster Bank, a subsidiary of Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS). interLINK is a technology-enabled platform focused on cash administration solutions for broker-dealers. This acquisition aligns with Webster's strategy to enhance deposit funding channels, potentially increasing profitability. George Shilowitz, co-CEO of StoneCastle Partners, highlighted the scalability and low acquisition costs of interLINK as key benefits. The sale was advised by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods and BofA Securities.

Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS) has successfully completed the acquisition of StoneCastle Insured Sweep, LLC, operating as interLINK. This technology-enabled deposit management platform manages over $9 billion in FDIC-insured deposits. The acquisition enhances Webster's deposit gathering capabilities, integrating interLINK's operations fully in Q1 2023. The interLINK brand will continue its service for broker/dealer clients, providing scalable technology and liquidity at low operating costs. Webster, with over $65 billion in assets, aims to leverage this acquisition for future growth.

Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS) will release its fourth quarter 2022 earnings on January 26, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. Eastern. A conference call will follow the release at 9:00 a.m. on the same day. Investors can join the call via toll-free number 888-330-2446 or internationally at 240-789-2732, using passcode 8607257. A webcast will be available through Webster's Investor Relations website, with a replay accessible shortly after the call. The company, headquartered in Stamford, CT, has over $65 billion in assets and operates across the Northeast U.S.

Republic First Bancorp, Inc. has appointed Thomas X. Geisel as CEO and Michael W. Harrington as CFO, effective immediately. Geisel brings over 20 years of banking experience from roles at Webster Bank, while Harrington has over 30 years in community banking, most recently at Bryn Mawr Trust. The new leadership aims to evaluate capital alternatives, restructure the balance sheet, and enhance customer experience through technology. Founder Harry Madonna will step down as Interim CEO but remain Chairman during this transition.

Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS) announced an increase in its prime lending rate from 7.00% to 7.50%, effective December 15, 2022. The company, headquartered in Stamford, CT, is a significant player in the Northeast banking sector, offering a variety of financial services through its banking and HSA divisions. With $69.1 billion in assets, the institution focuses on Commercial and Consumer Banking, as well as employee benefits solutions. This rate hike reflects the current economic landscape and may impact lending dynamics for customers.

Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS) announced on December 5, 2022, a definitive agreement to acquire StoneCastle Insured Sweep, LLC (interLINK). This technology-enabled deposit management platform oversees over $9 billion in deposits through cash sweep programs. The acquisition aims to enhance Webster's funding capabilities and improve its deposit gathering through technology. The deal is expected to close in Q1 2023. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the acquisition is positioned as a strategic move to increase liquidity and diversify funding sources.