ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. - 10-K filing on 2017-03-10

Dividends and Other Restrictions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of Restrictions on Dividends, Loans and Advances Disclosure [Abstract]
Restrictions on Dividends, Loans and Advances [Text Block]	Note 20 - Dividends and Other Restrictions Certain restrictions, including capital requirements, exist on the availability of undistributed net profits of the Bank for the future payment of dividends to the Parent Corporation. A dividend may not be paid if it would impair the capital of the Bank. At December 31, 2016, approximately $143.5 million was available for payment of dividends based on regulatory guidelines.

Dividends and Other Restrictions

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Disclosure of Restrictions on Dividends, Loans and Advances Disclosure [Abstract]

Restrictions on Dividends, Loans and Advances [Text Block]

Note 20 - Dividends and Other Restrictions

Certain restrictions, including capital requirements, exist on the availability of undistributed net profits of the Bank for the future payment of dividends to the Parent Corporation. A dividend may not be paid if it would impair the capital of the Bank. At December 31, 2016, approximately $143.5 million was available for payment of dividends based on regulatory guidelines.