The Federal Reserve Board has announced the termination of three enforcement actions against Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and Small Business Bank, both based in Lenexa, Kansas. The actions include cease and desist orders dated September 1, 2023 and November 13, 2024, and a prompt corrective action dated June 29, 2026. All three were terminated on October 13, 2026.
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