Associated BancCorp News

Associated Bank announced today that it is providing its Illinois customers with expanded access to surcharge-free ATMs.

The leadership skills and experience of Associated Banc-Corp's newly hired chief executive from California "far outweighed any potential concerns about a Midwest banking connection," the banking company's chairman-to-be said Tuesday.

Philip Flynn's first priority as the new chief executive officer of Associated Banc-Corp will be to address the company's loan problems, but analysts predict his next move may involve weighing acquisitions to solidify the bank's regional base.

Edwards Lifesciences LLC is suing Medtronic Inc., the Fridley-based maker of heart-rhythm devices, for allegedly infringing on a new U.S. patent for easily installed artificial heart valves.

Associated Banc-Corp ended weeks of speculation by naming a new president and CEO - Philip Flynn, who has had a nearly 30-year career with Union Bank of San Francisco.

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During the course of the session, the financial issue saw roughly 1,950 puts change hands - tripling the number of ASBC calls traded, and more than 18.5 times the stock's average daily put volume.

The parent company of Associated Bank, the sixth-largest bank in Minnesota by deposit market share, said its main regulator is requiring it to improve risk management of its loan portfolio and maintain capital at higher-than-normal levels.

The parent company of Associated Bank has agreed to an order from its primary federal regulator to maintain above-minimum capital levels and improve its lending practices, a revelation that sent the company's stock reeling Tuesday in heavy trading.

Town of Mukwonago - A Town of Mukwonago woman missing since Saturday was located unharmed Tuesday night in Glenview, Ill., police said.

Associated Bank has introduced a new service that will provide its business banking customers with additional protection from fraudulent attacks against live online banking sessions.

Oct. 23, 2009 11:34 a.m. After climbing 4.3% Thursday on a better-than-expected earnings report, shares of Associated Banc-Corp continued moving upward Friday morning.

Oct. 22, 2009 12:44 p.m. The parent company of Associated Bank said Thursday it posted a profit of $8.7 million in the third quarter, which was down 77% from last year but still put it back in the black after a loss in the second quarter.

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The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation has announced new and re-elected members of its board of directors for the 2010 fiscal year.

Associated Bank has received American Bankers Associationa s 2009 Financial Marketing Award, one of the nationa s most prestigious honors in financial marketing.

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Whoever takes over as the next chief executive of Associated Banc-Corp ought to have a successful track record of navigating through tough economic times and, if at all possible, possess an affinity for the Midwest, say investment professionals who follow the bank.

Paul Beideman, chairman, director and CEO of Ashwaubenon-based Associated Banc-Corp, announced in August he will retire.