Industry News and Recognition
Workforce readiness, industry engagement and student support to come under one roof
Metropolitan State University of Denver announced a $3 million commitment to the C2 Hub from UMB Bank and its charitable foundations, including the Kemper Family Foundations. The new Kemper Classroom to Career Hub, in MSU Denver’s Summit House, will provide a convenient location to serve thousands of students.
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What Broader Retail Access to Private Funds Means for the Back Office
Jill Calton, executive vice president, executive director of alternative investments for UMB Fund Services discusses the U.S. Department of Labor’s recently proposed safe harbor rule and its impact on operations once retail capital begins moving in volume.
AltsWire
Breaking away
Wisconsin Market President John Hintze discusses his 30-year banking career, how he motivates his team and what drives him inside and outside the office.
InBusiness Madison
Middle market banking gap: Why a marquee St. Louis firm left two banks for UMB
Aaron Randolph, senior vice president and commercial team lead for UMB, and Chris Hoffman, CEO of HB Solutions Group sit down with the St. Louis Business Journal to talk about their banking relationship and what mid-market companies look for in a lender.
St. Louis Business Journal
UMB Institutional Custody business hits $250B in assets with room to run
Amy Small, executive vice president and executive director of Institutional Custody, sits down with KCBJ to discuss the group's $250 billion-asset milestone and how UMB is evolving along with the industry.
Kansas City Business Journal
Support employee health and wealth: Spending account benefits guide
Brian Hutchin, executive vice president and director of Healthcare Services, shares why it’s more important than ever for employers to focus on attracting and retaining employees. The current competitive market environment means employers need to differentiate themselves, and one way to do this is with workplace benefits.
Bank News
- UMB Bank announces Texas Tech alumnus as West Texas market president,
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, September 4 - UMB Bank names Eddie Broussard West Texas Market President, KJTV-TV Online, September 3
- UMB CEO: Heartland Financial acquisition opens 'floodgates' for growth at KC bank, Kansas City Business Journal, September 3
- Brian Studdert, New York Business Journal, September 1
- Amneris Koutsavgousti, New York Business Journal, September 1
- Your business is worth millions — Are you really ready to sell it?, Pacific Coast Business Times, August 31
- Randy Kahn, New York Business Journal, August 28
- Gattis: Don’t panic, plan (How Gen X can navigate retirement), Journal Record, August 18
- The ‘biggest issue’ lurking behind your target-date fund, MarketWatch, August 6
- With Active ETFs now at 12% of the $15T US market, is the mutual funds era closing?, Investment News, August 6
- Trip Henderson, UMB Bank, Journal Record, August 5
- DRC Announces 52nd Class of Leadership Dallas, Dallas Regional Chamber, July 30
- Stability and opportunity to find a niche draw banks to metro Milwaukee, BizTimes, July 27
- Vacant KC hotel transforms into homes for families getting back on their feet, Kansas City Star, July 24
- Questions every construction company should ask its bank in 2026, Dallas Business Journal, July 24
- Peter Eberle, Phoenix Business Journal, July 23
- Casey Wendt, People on the Move, Milwaukee Business Journal, July 10
- 2026 Best In Business Award Winners, Small Business Monthly, July 6
- Fil Ruzzi, People on the Move, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, July 3
- Corastone joins forces with UMBFS and Envision, Asset Services Times, June 26
- Middle market banking gap: Why a marquee St. Louis firm left two banks for UMB, St. Louis Business Journal, June 19
- 5 Investing Habits Gen Z Can Use in a Turbulent Market, MoneyLion, Jun 13
- Supporting Employee Health and Wealth, Ingram's, June 9
- Crystal Mattox - 2026 Women in Business, Wichita Business Journal, June 5
- Economic market update: U.S. markets hold strong amidst turmoil, MarketScreener, June 4
- 4 Ways To Save Yourself After a Bad Money Month — Without Beating Yourself Up, Money Lion, May 28
- I’m a Personal Finance Writer: Here's How I Beat High Mortgage Rates When Buying My House, U.S. News & World Report, May 27
- Protecting the company while supporting employees: Smarter approach to retirement plans, lllinois Business Journal, May 26
- UMB Institutional Custody business hits $250B in assets with room to run, Kansas City Business Journal, May 20
- Guest commentary: Why most family businesses aren’t prepared for transition, Pacific Coast Business Times, May 15
- How to Use your HSA to Pay for Long-Term Care Expenses, U.S. News & World Report, May 13
- Breaking away, InBusiness Madison, May 12
- Esarco: Why most family businesses aren’t prepared for transition, Oklahoma Journal Record, May 8
- Debt Avalanche vs. Emotional Wins: Which Payoff Strategy Actually Feels Safer?, Money Lion, May 7
- UMB Bank's Denver offices will move to a 'flagship' location, Denver Business Journal, May 5
- UMB Bank to move 'flagship' location to Cherry Creek, Denver Business Journal, May 5
- Economic analysis of Q1: The war, oil and consequences for the markets, Illinois Business Journal, May 5
- Support employee health and wealth: A spending account benefits guide, Salt Lake Business Journal, May 2
- Kansas City Bank Opens Branch in TSMC Growth Corridor, Greater Phoenix In Business, May 1
- John Hintze Profile, InBusiness Madison, May 1
- Protecting the Company while Supporting Employees, Greater Phoenix In Business, May edition
- Economic outlook: The war, oil and consequences for the markets, AZ Big Media, April 27
- Kansas City bank expands in Arizona after $2B acquisition, Phoenix Business Journal, April 27
- 2026 40 Under 40 honorees: Claire Kowalski, Albuquerque Business First, April 27
- Announcing the 2026 Women In Business Awards Honorees: Crystal Mattox, Wichita Business Journal, April 24
- HSAs: Saving for health care or investing for retirement?, KBIA-FM Online, April 16
- The No. 1 Money Move To Boost Wealth at Every Financial Milestone, Money Lion, April 14
- Financial Literacy Month: Raising employees’ education brings benefits to businesses, employee wellbeing, bizTimes.biz, April 9
- Jason Ruppert, People on the Move, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, April 2
- Mark Neff, People on the Move, Philadelphia Business Journal, March 23
- Jordana Renert, People on the Move, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, March 17
- 2026 Most Notable Women in Banking award in Twin Cities Business: Angela O’Neill, Twin Cities Business, March 16
- Notable Women in Banking: Rebecah Wickert-Carini, Milwaukee BizTimes, March 16
- John Quinn, People on the Move, Kansas City Business Journal, March 16
- Meet the young leaders shaping the future of Southeast Wisconsin: Paige Radke, Milwaukee Business Journal, March 13
- Support employee health and wealth: Spending account benefits guide, BankNews, March 12
- Economic market update: AI, Iran, inflation and K-shaped consumption, Illinois Business Journal, March 12
- AI Concerns and Middle East Tensions Drive Market Uncertainty, Greater Phoenix InBusiness, March 9
- UMB Bank commits to downtown Albuquerque with office consolidation, remodel, Albuquerque Business First, March 9
- Ryan Olguin, Albuquerque Business First, March 9
- How Iran, tariffs ruling, AI are reshaping economy, AZ Big Media, March 6
- 2026 Capstone Awards – Multifamily: Villa View, Kansas City Business Journal, March 6
- 2026 Capstone Awards - Industrial: Project Gus, Kansas City Business Journal, March 6
- Preparing for the next wave of franchise mergers and acquisitions, AZ Big Media, March 3
- Blog: Preparing For The Next Wave of Franchise Mergers and Acquisitions, The Business Journal (Fresno), March 2
- HELOC rates are now at 3-year lows. Is it time to tap your equity?, MarketWatch, February 27
- Discover the largest banks in New Mexico, Albuquerque Business First, February 27
- Preparing for the next wave of franchise mergers and acquisitions (M&A), Illinois Business Journal, February 24
- Sponsored: What Does a Custodian Do for Private Funds?, AltsWire, February 23
- UMB Bank opens first Utah branch in Midvale, Salt Lake Business Journal, February 20
- Sponsored: UMB Bank’s $250,000 gift transforms lives across Lubbock, Lubbock Lights, February 20
- Banking's Buying Spree, Milwaukee Business Journal, February 13
- Tecum Capital backs century-old concrete plant maker in multimillion-dollar deal, Pittsburgh Business Journal, February 12
- The K Factor: What Uneven Growth Means For Your Business in 2026, The Business Journal (Fresno), February 11
- How commercial credit cards can improve cash flow, efficiency, security for your business, Illinois Business Journal, February 10
- Phoenix’s Economic Momentum: 50 Companies Driving Arizona’s Future, HERE Phoenix, February 10*
- Dynasty Financial Partners Closes Minority Capital Raise, Wealth Advisor, February 9
- Why B2B companies are shifting from checks to commercial cards, The Business Journal (Fresno), February 8
- Dynasty Financial Partners gets Fortress Investment Group backing in latest funding round, Investment News, February 5
- 2026 economic outlook: The K factors, Telegraph Herald, February 5
- Jay Isaman, People on the Move, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, February 3
- Silicon Valley banks held $2.2T in real estate loans as growth rates diverged sharply, Silicon Valley Business Journal, February 2
- High-income households grow in OKC, drop in Norman, The Journal Record, February 2
- UMB Contributes $300,000 to the Phoenix Community, Greater Phoenix InBusiness, January 31
- Guest commentary: 2026 Economic outlook: The K factors, Pacific Coast Times, January 30
- GOBankingRates Reveals 2026 Best Banks Finalists in Annual Rankings, GoBankingRates, January 30
- Stroll on State’s future secured for next three years after UMB Bank continues as presenting sponsor, Rock River Current, January 30
- 2026 economic outlook: The K factors, AZ Big Media, January 21
- Centurion Inks $130.8M Loan for Fort Lauderdale MOB, Connect CRE, January 21
- 2026 economic outlook: The K factors, Illinois Business Journal, January 19
- AZ Big 100: 50 Arizona companies to watch in 2026, AZ Big Media, January 19
- Central Valley Banking Shifts: More digital, fewer branches, steady deposits, The Business Journal (Fresno), January 8
- See the third group of 2026 Milwaukee Business Journal 40 Under 40 honorees, Milwaukee Business Journal, January 8
- UMB Bank: Competitive Promotional CDs and Comprehensive Services, GOBankingRates, January 7
- Orion Group Holdings Positions for Growth with Closing of $120 Million Refinancing Transaction, Dredge Wire (syndicated from Globe Newswire), January 5
- Inspiration from past Bankers of the Year, Bank News, January 2
- Why Smart Entrepreneurs Need To Consider Debt And Taxes In 2025-26, Forbes, December 31
- These Wisconsin banks are set to grow with acquisitions in 2026, Milwaukee Business Journal, December 30
- 2025 in Review: 120 people to know in Kansas City's key industries, Kansas City Business Journal, December 30
- How Commercial Credit Cards Can Improve Cash Flow, Efficiency and Security for Your Business, Fort Worth Inc, December 30
- UMB Bank’s Wisconsin president on how bank plans to grow, Milwaukee BizTimes, December 30
- Orion secures $120 million credit facility with UMB Bank, Investing.com, December 29
- UMB Bank Enters $120MM Senior Credit Facility with Orion Group Holdings, ABL Advisor, December 29
- Failure of daily air service, Field of Dreams events among top local business stories of 2025, Telegraph Herald, December 28
- Business Exit Planning: How to Prepare ahead of a Sale, Greater Phoenix InBusiness, December 26
- The most memorable bank CEO quotes of 2025, American Banker, December 23
- Paying It Forward: UMB Bank Donates $750K To Five New Mexico Nonprofit Organizations, Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, December 23
- LPL’s Aneri Jambusaria: Paving the way for more financial planning, Barron's, December 19
- 5 for ’25: Five conversations to have with your banker to have a successful new year, The Business Journals, December 19
- I'm 73, Retired, and Dreading Winter, But I Can't Afford to Be a Snowbird. Help!, Kiplinger, December 18
- I'm 73, Retired, and Dreading Winter, But I Can't Afford to Be a Snowbird. Help!, Inkl (syndicated from Kiplinger), December 18
- Spending accounts can help employee health and employee retention, BenefitsPRO, December 17
- UMB’s historic milestone brings more to customers and communities across the U.S. (sponsored content), Milwaukee Business Journal, December 17
- FC Dallas Foundation Opens Frisco’s First Outdoor Futsal Court with $2M Youth Sports Investment, Youth Sports Business Report, December 17
- Top 5 financial planning strategies to consider for year-end, AZ Big Media, December 16
- Grounded in Grit, Driven by Trust, PB Oil & Gas, December 15
- How a 50-year mortgage would affect homeowners in each state, Consumer Affairs, December 11
- $300K Disbursed to Bolster Arts, Education, and Family Support across Phoenix, Greater Phoenix InBusiness, December 11
- UMB Bank announces $250K in donations to Lubbock-area nonprofits, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, December 11
- Peter Blumeyer, People On the Move, St. Louis Business Journal, December 11
- UMB Bank donates $1 million to Dubuque nonprofits, Telegraph Herald, December 10
- Nine building permits issued in November, NewsPress, December 10
- The latest economic insights, Milwaukee Biz Times, December 5
- Hidden holiday costs: What to watch for this holiday season, Illinois Business Journal, December 2
- Grounded In Grit Driven By Trust, Premium Oil & Gas Magazine, December 1
- Dubuque art museum receives $500k donation for new campus, KCRG-TV Online, December 1
- Dubuque museum announces half-million dollar gift toward new campus, Telegraph Herald, December 1
- Colorado’s Best Law Firms® track legal trends, Law Week Colorado, November 29
- Lighted Christmas Parade, Isthmus, November 28
- UMB Bank's St. Louis commercial loan balance grows 23% annually since 2020, St. Louis Business Journal, November 25
- On The Job In Los Alamos: Workers Install UMB Bank Signs, Los Alamos Daily Post, November 25
- PTK spotlight: Arizona lenders to know in 2026, AZ Big Media, November 24
- Lubbock banker and coin collector give two cents on end of penny production, KCBD-TV Online, November 24
- Guest commentary: What to watch for this holiday season, Pacific Coast Business Times, November 23
- Global Custodian reveals winners of Industry Leaders awards 2025, Global Custodian, November 21
- Filling the gaps in Arizona's 'banking desert', Phoenix Business Journal, November 21
- Most-active SBA lenders (Q3-2024 to Q2-2025) - Loan value, Kansas City Business Journal, November 21
- Most-active SBA lenders (Q3-2024 to Q2-2025) - Number of loans, Kansas City Business Journal, November 21
- Largest Arizona SBA 7(a) Loans, 2024-2025, Phoenix Business Journal, November 21
- FDIC deposit market share data shows which KC banks dominate which area communities, Kansas City Business Journal, November 20
- UMB Bank completes acquisition of Bank of Blue Valley, Johnson County Post, November 19
- Busy M&A year reshuffles top 20 Kansas City-area banks' market rankings, Kansas City Business Journal, November 19
- UMB Successfully Completes Systems and Brand Conversion Following Acquisition of Heartland Financial USA, Inc., Pampa News, November 17
- The latest economic insights, BizTimes, November 14
- Fiesta Bowl Friday with Laura Hardy, AZ Big Media, November 14
- 2025 Fastest Growing Companies Awards, Phoenix Business Journal, November 13
- UMB Bank CD rates 2025: Which to open (and which to stay away from), Fortune, November 12
- Excellence in Banking: Banks of the year for 2026, AZ Big Media, November 11
- Greene County Supervisors Move Forward to Draft Zoning Changes For Data Center Units, Raccoon Valley Radio, November 11
- Your Chamber at Work - November 10, 2025, KC Chamber, November 10
- 'Verify, then trust': Community leaders share tips to avoid fraud, Telegraph Herald, November 8
- Private Equity Wire US Awards 2025 winners announced, Private Equity Wire, November 7
- SBA Lenders (Q3 2024-Q2 2025), Dallas Business Journal, November 7
- 1977 law that effectively ended redlining is overdue for updates, new book author argues, Wisconsin Public Radio, November 6
- Hidden holiday costs: What to watch for this holiday season, AZ Big Media, November 6
- Brittany Haiser, People on the Move, Milwaukee Business Journal, November 5
- Bank on It: Arizona’s Banks Funding Our Future, Greater Phoenix InBusiness, November 4
- 2886 Atlantic Avenue Opens in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, New York YIMBY, November 4
- Your Chamber at Work - November 3, 2025, KC Chamber, November 3
- Guest commentary: Economic analysis of Q3 2025, Pacific Coast Business Times, November 3
- Powering Progress event will examine the future of energy infrastructure in southeastern Wisconsin, Milwaukee Biz Times, November 2
- UMB Bank reports $180M in quarterly profits, Springfield Business Journal, October 30
- Matt Locke shares insights on the housing market, Talk 980 (KMBZ) at 6:09 a.m., October 30
- UMB shows growth and growing pains as it absorbs Heartland, American Banker, October 29
- Economic analysis of Q3 2025: Falling leaves and rising markets, Illinois Business Journal, October 28
- Illinois Bank & Trust becomes UMB Bank, Galena Gazette, October 28
- FC Dallas Foundation, Gallagher, Toyota and UMB Bank Refurbish a Soccer Field at Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep, FC Dallas, October 27
- Camber Property JV Debuts Brooklyn Affordable Housing, Multi-Housing News, October 27
- Economic analysis of third quarter: Falling leaves and rising markets, AZ Big Media, October 27
- Silicon Valley's 47 largest banks, Silicon Valley Business Journal, October 24
- UMB Successfully Completes Systems And Brand Conversion Following Acquisition Of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. And Is Now In downtown Los Alamos, Los Alamos Daily Post, October 23
- UMB Bank CEO plans for more growth following brand conversion of acquired HTLF, Denver Business Journal, October 22
- These 10 KC-area banks see loan portfolios grow the fastest at midyear, Kansas City Business Journal, October 22
- Assessing Bank Sector Resilience Amid Optimistic Leadership Signals, AInvest, October 21
- 10th annual Shred-a-Thon, Thursday, KCBD-TV Online, October 21
- Embracing risk and authenticity: Key lessons from KC's top women executives, Kansas City Business Journal, October 21
- UMB completes systems, brand conversion following Heartland Financial acquisition, Illinois Business Journal, October 20
- UMB successfully completes systems and brand conversion following acquisition of Heartland Financial USA, Inc., Utah Business Journal, October 20
- Your Chamber at Work, KC Chamber, October 20
- UMB completes Heartland Financial USA merger, MarketScreener, October 20
- UMB completes Heartland Financial USA merger, ATM Marketplace, October 20
- Envision 2030 proposes 'big swings' for Dubuque community progress, Telegraph Herald, October 19
- UMB Successfully Completes Systems and Brand Conversion Following Acquisition of Heartland Financial USA, Inc., Central Charts, October 16
- Hedgeweek US Awards 2025 winners announced, Hedgeweek, October 9
- Paul’s Car Wash Returns for 18th Year, Supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona, Arizona Foothills Magazine, October 9
- Images: Rising Stars 2025, BizTimes, October 9
- Banks shuffle branches across Milwaukee area, Milwaukee Business Journal, October 9
- KC cops are patrolling in new UTVs. How much did they cost? Who paid for them?, Kansas City Star, October 8
- KC police officers are now patrolling downtown districts in UTVs. Here’s why, Kansas City Star, October 7
- Deals & Recruiting Roundup: EP, Corient, Dynasty, Wealth.com, RFG And More, Wealth Solutions Report, October 7
- Lubbock Chamber of Commerce announces Twenty Under Forty, KCBD-TV Online, October 6
- Dynasty Financial Partners Closes $125 Million Credit Facility to Support Growth Initiatives and Ongoing Innovation, Wealth Advisor, October 6
- Sun Country Airlines enters $108 million term loan facility to refinance aircraft, Investing.com, October 1
- Sullivan: Seven tips to improve small business cash flow, Journal Record, October 1
- Why U.S. Firms Should Rethink Dollar-Only Trade: Hidden Costs and FX Risk, Fort Worth Inc., October 1
- What Is The Oldest Aircraft in American Airlines' Fleet?, Simple Flying, October 1*
- Expansion-Minded Dynasty Closes $125 Million Fundraiser, Family Wealth Report, October 1
- Dynasty's OpenArc deal marks ‘watershed moment’ for RIAs, Investment News, September 29
- Dynasty Secures $125M Credit Facility, Wealth Management, September 29
- Not Just Dollars: Why U.S. Firms Should Consider Transacting in Foreign Currencies, Greater Phoenix InBusiness, September 28
- Alumni Profile: Leading with Purpose: Paige Radke on Finance, Mentorship, and Community, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee: Lumbar College of Business News, September 25
- The Most Powerful Women to Watch, No. 15, Uma Wilson, UMB Bank, American Banker, September 24
- The Most Powerful Women in Banking's Women to Watch, American Banker, September 24
- UMB looks to expand presence as it digests acquisition, Milwaukee Business Journal, September 24
- Ares Commercial Finance Agents a $150MM Senior Secured Financing for Lifted Trucks, ABL Advisor, September 24
- Andrew Null, People on the Move, Kansas City Business Journal, September 24
- Ares Commercial Finance Agents $150MM Senior Secured Financing for Lifted Trucks, ABF Journal, September 23
- Melanie Velasquez once worked behind a bank counter. Now, she’s at the helm of one of New Mexico’s premier banks, Albuquerque Journal, September 22
- Colorado bank rankings shift as mergers reshape market landscape, Denver Business Journal, September 19
- UMB Bank partners with Denver Nuggets, unveils UMB Reserve, ColoradoBiz, September 18
- Closing Bell, Sports Business Journal, September 18
- TH honors 12 up and coming professionals in 2025 Rising Stars Awards, Telegraph Herald, September 17
- 2025 Rising Star: Regan Takes, Telegraph Herald, September 17
- NHCCF appoints industry veteran Valencia to lead organization into new era, Albuquerque Business Journal, September 12
- The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What Business Owners and Operators Need to Know, Greater Phoenix InBusiness, September 11
- Alternative Investment Back-Office Themes for the Remainder of 2025, AltWire, September 11
- The Most Powerful Women in Banking NEXT No. 19, Amy Harris, UMB Bank, American Banker, September 10
- St. Louis' largest trust companies by local assets, St. Louis Business Journal, September 10
- The Capital Markets Are Wide Open For Banks, Industry Observers Say, Bank Director, September 9
- The National Observer: A multitrillion-dollar wealth wave is on its way, American City Business Journals, September 8
- 5 for '25: Five strategies for financial planning throughout your life, American City Business Journals, September 5
- UMB Healthcare Services Buys More Than 8,000 HSAs, Plan Advisor, September 5
- Kansas City's largest registered investment advisers, Kansas City Business Journal, September 5
- One big beautiful bill act: business tax and finance impacts, ColoradoBiz, September 4
- UMB expands HSA portfolio with Old National-Bremer deal, BankNews, September 3
- UMB Bank buys 8,000 health savings accounts (syndicated from RTT News), Springfield Business Journal, September 3
- UMB buys $32.5M HSA book, adding to massive portfolio (ran in e-newsletter), American Banker, September 2
- UMB Purchases 8,000 Health Savings Accounts From Old National Bank, Ingram's, September 2
- UMB acquires health savings accounts from former Bremer Bank, Kansas City Business Journal, September 2
- CLOs are ready for the retail wave, Private Debt Investor, September 2
Stephanie Hollander
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