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Provident Bancorp, Inc. (PVBC), established in 1828, operates as a community-focused financial institution known as BankProv. Headquartered in Amesbury, Massachusetts, and with branches across Northeastern Massachusetts and New Hampshire, the bank offers a wide array of commercial lending and business services. It specializes in providing adaptive, technology-driven banking solutions, effectively serving niche markets including renewable energy, fintech, and enterprise value lending.
BankProv is committed to delivering excellence in service to its customers, communities, and employees. It offers a comprehensive suite of banking products such as commercial real estate loans, multi-family residential real estate loans, commercial business loans, construction and land development loans, home equity loans, and lines of credit, along with consumer loans. The bank also provides state-of-the-art APIs (application programming interfaces) for its business clients and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) partners.
Provident Bancorp's financial activities include attracting deposits from the public, originating loans, investing in securities, and offering services like insurance and deposit products. The bank's deposits are fully insured through a combination of insurance from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF).
In recent developments, the company reported significant transformations in its loan portfolio, particularly with a focus on reducing exposure to digital assets. As of March 31, 2024, the bank announced the exit of its last remaining digital asset lending relationship, marking a milestone in its strategic shift towards improving asset quality and stability.
Provident Bancorp continues to focus on cost management, improving asset quality, and maintaining a disciplined approach to growth. The bank's strategic initiatives have been reinforced by updated internal metrics and comprehensive capital management policies to ensure a measured growth strategy, preventing undue operational risks while meeting supervisory expectations.
With an ongoing commitment to technological innovation and customer-centric services, BankProv is poised to navigate the challenges of the current financial landscape, ensuring sustainable growth and robust financial performance.
BankProv (NASDAQ: PVBC) announces the hiring of Jean Kim as Senior Vice President to lead its Sponsor Finance team in New York. This expansion aims to enhance business development with existing and new partners in the lower middle market. Kim brings 14 years of experience from major financial institutions, focusing on middle market direct lending. Her expertise will support BankProv's adaptive, technology-driven lending structures. The bank specializes in niche markets such as cryptocurrency and renewable energy, ensuring 100% deposit insurance.
BankProv (NASDAQ: PVBC) has partnered with Etana Custody to offer new digital asset services, enhancing access to legacy financial infrastructures. Announced at Consensus 2022 in Austin, Texas, this collaboration aims to streamline fiat and digital asset integration for clients. BankProv has been active in the digital asset space since 2019, providing banking solutions tailored to emerging industries. The new partnership grants Etana Custody access to essential payment systems and virtual ledger services, improving operational efficiency for their customers.
BankProv (NASDAQ: PVBC) has appointed Janine Jakubauskas as the new Senior Vice President, Enterprise Risk Officer. With over 10 years of experience, Jakubauskas previously held a leadership role at Signature Bank and has a strong background in risk management from HSBC and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. This strategic appointment aims to enhance the bank's risk management, especially as it expands its services in the digital asset and fintech sectors. Jakubauskas' expertise is expected to strengthen the bank's ability to manage various risks associated with its growth.
Provident Bancorp (PVBC) reported a net income of $5.5 million, or $0.32 per diluted share for Q1 2022, a notable increase from $3.6 million in Q4 2021 and $4.3 million in Q1 2021. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per share, payable on May 27, 2022. Net interest income rose 9.2% to $17.9 million, driven by a 6.5% rise in average loan balances. Non-interest income increased 8.0% to $1.3 million. Overall, total assets reached $1.79 billion, with deposits up by 4.3%.
BankProv, a subsidiary of Provident Bancorp (NASDAQ: PVBC), has formed a partnership with Synctera to enhance its Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) offerings. This collaboration aims to streamline digital banking services and introduce a debit card BIN sponsorship program tailored for FinTech developers, particularly in the cryptocurrency market. BankProv, noted for its innovative banking solutions, is the eleventh community bank to join Synctera's marketplace, which focuses on providing scalable solutions for FinTechs. This partnership will expand access to banking services for clients nationwide.
BankProv has announced its membership in the Alloy Labs Alliance, a consortium aimed at fostering innovation among community and mid-sized banks. This initiative, launched in 2018, includes 50 member banks, providing an avenue for collaboration, best practices sharing, and strategic partnerships. CEO Dave Mansfield emphasized the importance of this collaboration in meeting customer needs and accelerating innovation. The alliance offers resources such as Centers of Excellence and a Concept Lab to help banks modernize and innovate efficiently.
BankProv has partnered with Rocketplace to offer Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) solutions for its cryptocurrency exchange platform. This collaboration will provide Rocketplace with access to essential banking services, including white-labeled deposit products and enhanced payment solutions for users. The partnership aims to integrate traditional banking features with a commission-free trading experience for cryptocurrencies, thus facilitating smoother transactions for customers. Both companies emphasize the importance of speed and user trust in the evolving digital asset landscape.
Provident Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PVBC) appointed Katie Chase, COO of Coin Metrics, to its Board of Directors on January 27, 2022. With 25 years of experience in finance, including a decade at Fidelity Investments, Chase brings substantial expertise to the bank. This addition aligns with BankProv's strategy to expand into digital asset markets. CEO Dave Mansfield expressed optimism about Chase's contributions, highlighting the bank's commitment to innovative banking solutions in underserved markets like cryptocurrency.
On January 27, 2022, Mohammad 'Mo' Ali Shaikh was appointed to the Board of Directors of Provident Bancorp (NASDAQ: PVBC) and its subsidiary, BankProv. Shaikh's experience includes a significant role at Meta Platforms, where he contributed to its financial services system. His expertise in blockchain and financial services aims to bolster BankProv's digital asset solutions. Shaikh is also the founder of Meridio, a compliant blockchain platform, and has held positions at Blackrock and Boston Consulting Group, enhancing his strategic acumen.
Provident Bancorp (PVBC) reported net income of $3.6 million ($0.21 per diluted share) for Q4 2021, a decrease from $4.3 million ($0.24) in Q4 2020. The full year income rose to $16.1 million ($0.93) from $12.0 million ($0.66). An expense of $984,000 related to the resignation of a senior officer impacted quarterly earnings. The board declared a dividend of $0.04 per share, payable February 25, 2022. Total assets increased by 14.8% to $1.73 billion, while total liabilities rose 17.8% to $1.46 billion due to increased deposits. Loan growth in specialty areas is seen as a positive trend.
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