PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT [Abstract]

Premises and Equipment [Table Text Block]

Premises and equipment comprise:

Useful Life Range In Years

As of December 31,

Minimum

Maximum

2023

2022

(Dollars in thousands)

Buildings and improvements

10

35

$

143,470

$

135,802

Leasehold improvements

1

10

77,702

76,390

Furniture, equipment and software

2

10

161,886

155,567

383,058

367,759

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

(277,853)

(264,233)

105,205

103,526

Land

29,965

24,485

Projects in progress

6,846

14,924

 Total premises and equipment, net

$

142,016

$

142,935