De Novo WatchNew South Bank

New South Bank

Conditional approvalTampa, FL (Hillsborough County)Verified November 2, 2026

Where the charter stands

FDIC application notice published Apr 22, 2026. Florida OFR conditional approval Sept 1, 2026; FDIC deposit insurance approved with conditions Sept 28, 2026. The FDIC approval expires if insurance is not effective within one year.

Capital

FDIC requires at least $25M initial paid-in capital (offering of 2.5M shares at $10)

Leadership

Proposed chairman and CEO Kennard Page; proposed president and CFO Thomas Welsh

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Common questions

Is New South Bank open?

Not yet. As of November 2, 2026, its status is conditional approval. FDIC application notice published Apr 22, 2026. Florida OFR conditional approval Sept 1, 2026; FDIC deposit insurance approved with conditions Sept 28, 2026. The FDIC approval expires if insurance is not effective within one year.

How much capital does New South Bank have?

FDIC requires at least $25M initial paid-in capital (offering of 2.5M shares at $10)

Who leads New South Bank?

Proposed chairman and CEO Kennard Page; proposed president and CFO Thomas Welsh

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