Blue Ridge Bankshares in Charlottesville, Va., has been freed from a January consent order with the Office of the Comptroller

First United in Oakland, Md., will begin 2026 with a new CEO. The $2 billion-asset company said in a press

Activist investor Lawrence Seidman continues to pressure Blue Foundry Bancorp, this time pressing the Rutherford, N.J., company to replace its

Rosedale Bank in Baltimore has acquired the deposits and certain liabilities from Eastern Savings Bank in Hunt Valley, Md. The

Richmond Mutual Bancorp. in Richmond, Ind., has agreed to buy Farmers Bancorp in Frankfort, Ind. The $1.5 billion-asset Richmond Mutual

Rhineland Bancshares in Rhineland, Mo., has agreed to buy BancStar in Pacific, Mo. The $801 million-asset Rhineland expects to complete

Cornerstone Capital Bank in Auburn, Ala., has formed a mortgage partnership with a homebuilder. The bank said in a press

Mutual Bancorp in Hyannis, Mass., and Bluestone Bank in Raynham, Mass., are merging. Mutual Bancorp, the $7 billion-asset parent of

Huntington Bancshares in Columbus, Ohio, continues its buying spree, agreeing to buy several business units of Janney Montgomery Scott. Huntington

Bank Midwest in Spirit Lake, Iowa, has a new president. The $1 billion-asset bank said in a press release that

First Financial in Terre Haute, Ind., has agreed to buy CedarStone Financial in Lebanon, Tenn. The $5.7 billion-asset First Financial

Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union in Columbia, S.C., has agreed to buy four Georgia branches from Southern Financial in Waynesboro, Ga.

Central Bancompany in Jefferson City, Mo., could raise up to $430.8 million through its planned initial public offering. The $19.1

Tompkins Financial in Ithaca, N.Y., has sold its insurance agency. The company said in a press release that it sold

Two Georgia banks are merging. The $192.8 million-asset Mount Vernon Bank is combining with the $23.8 million-asset Bank of Lumber

Popular Inc. in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is exiting residential mortgage lending. The company made the announcement during its conference

Tri-County Financial Group in Mendota, Ill., has a new leader. The company disclosed in a regulatory filing that Timothy McConville

First Guaranty Bancshares in Hammond, La., reported a large quarterly loss due to exposure to a large auto parts manufacturer

Pioneer Bancorp in Albany, N.Y., bought a wealth management business. The $2.2 billion-asset company said in a press release that

First Federal Lakewood in Ohio has agreed to acquire First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Centerburg in Ohio. The

Pueblo Bancorp. in Pueblo, Colo., has agreed to buy Ark Valley Bankshares in La Junta, Colo. The parent of the

ServBanc Holdco in Oswego, Ill., has agreed to buy IF Bancorp in Watseka, Ill. The holding company for the $932.3

First Mid Bancshares in Mattoon, Ill., has agreed to buy Two Rivers Financial in Burlington, Iowa. The $7.8 billion-asset First

Barclays Bank Delaware has agreed to buy direct-to-consumer lending fintech Best Egg. The U.S. unit of the British bank will

Community State Bank of Orbisonia in Pennsylvania is finalizing its leadership succession. The $453 million-asset bank said in a press

Hilltop Bank in Casper, Wyo., has agreed to buy Cheyenne State Bank in Wyoming. The $1 billion-asset Hilltop did not

Banking-focused technology firms UFS and BankOnIT have merged. UFS, which specializes in core banking solutions, managed IT services and cybersecurity, and

FirstSun Capital Bancorp in Denver has found a new fixer-upper, agreeing to buy First Foundation in Irving, Texas. The $8.5

Park National in Newark, Ohio, has agreed to buy First Citizens Bancshares in Dyersburg, Tenn. The $9.9 billion-asset Park said

Huntington Bancshares in Columbus, Ohio, is already back in the M&A game, agreeing to buy Cadence Bank in Tupelo, Miss.

Crypto.com is the latest digital assets company to apply for a national trust bank charter with the Office of the

Evolve Bank & Trust in West Memphis, Ark., fired CEO Bob Hartheimer after he was arrested on two child pornography-related

Paulson Capital Holding in Portland, Ore., bought JWTT, an investment bank and broker-dealer that specializes in the community banking sector.

A trio of banking companies disclosed securities sales. Avidbank Holdings in San Jose, Calif., said that a securities sale contributed

Metropolitan Bank Holding in New York reported lower quarterly profit that reflected costs tied to an out-of-market commercial real estate

Origin Bancorp in Ruston, La., reported significantly lower quarterly earnings due to its exposure to TriColor Holdings. The $9.8 billion-asset

Nicolet Bankshares in Green Bay, Wis., has agreed to buy MidWestOne Financial Group in Iowa City. The $9.5 billion-asset Nicolet

Community First Credit Union of Florida in Jacksonville has invested in Digital Assets Service Organization,  Frement, Calif., credit union service

BankIn Minnesota in Bloomington, Minn., has a new leader. The association said in a press release that Rich Jones had become

Third Coast Bancshares in Houston has agreed to buy Keystone Bancshares in Austin, Texas. The $5.2 billion-asset Third Coast said

Jane Fraser is now the chair of CItigroup in New York. The company said in a press release that Fraser,

SmartFinancial in Knoxville, Tenn., reported higher quarterly profit after selling its insurance business and purging underwater securities. The $5.8 billion-asset

Farmers National Banc Corp. in Canfield, Ohio, has agreed to buy Middlefield Banc Corp. in Middlefield, Ohio. The $5.4 billion-asset

Bank of Burlington in Vermont has rebranded as The Business Bank. The bank said the new name “reflects the success"

Allied Solutions and the American Bankers Association have invested in PortX, an AI-powered integration and data platform. The size of

HBT Financial in Bloomington, Ill., has agreed to buy CNB Bank Shares in Carlinville, Ill. The $5 billion-asset HBT said

Washington Trust Bancorp in Westerly, R.I., reported lower quarterly profit after addressing two problematic loans. The $6.7 billion-asset company said

Broadway Financial in Los Angeles warned that it will record a $25.9 million goodwill impairment charge. The company also disclosed

Cornerstone Capital Bancorp in Houston has agreed to buy Peoples Bancorp in Lubbock, Texas. The companies expect to close the

U.S. Bancorp in Minneapolis has formed a digital assets and money movement division. The company, which recently returned to offering

First Interstate BancSystem in Billings, Mont., continues to shrink its footprint. The $27.6 billion-asset company said in a press release

Western Alliance Bancorp. in Phoenix is the latest regional bank to disclose an issue tied to alleged borrower fraud. The

Zions Bancorp. in Salt Lake City warned that exposure to a pair of borrowers will lead it to boost reserves

First Citizens BancShares in Raleigh, N.C., has agreed to buy 138 branches from BMO Bank in Canada. First Citizens said

Piper Holdings in Covington, Ind., has agreed to buy Gifford Bancorp in Gifford, Ill. Piper, the parent of the $669.5

Integra BG, a group formed earlier this year, agreed to buy Uinta Bank in Mountain View, Wyo. Integra BG did

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has issued conditional approval for Erebor Bank, a proposed de novo backed

Kitsap Credit Union in Bremerton, Wash., invested in AI startup D8TAOPS. The credit union said in a press release that

Telcoin in Norfolk, Neb., which is looking to open a blockchain-focused digital bank, raised $25 million in a pre-series A

Ponce Bank in New York converted to a national bank charter. The bank, a unit of Ponce Financial, had been

Doug Ledba, founder and CEO of LendingTree in Charlotte, N.C., died in an all-terrain vehicle accident over the weekend. The

A group is looking to form a bank in Southern California. Organizers of the proposed TriCoast Bank in Torrance filed

Mick Mulvaney, former acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, will chair a new advisory board at SOLO. The

A group is looking to form a bank north of Atlanta. First City Bank would be based in north Fulton

Washington Trust Bancorp in Westerly, R.I., warned that its third-quarter results will be impacted by chargeoffs tied to two commercial

Kentucky First Federal Bancorp in Frankfort has lined up a new leader. The company said that R. Clay Hulette will

Facebank International, an international banking entity based in Puerto Rico, is seeking Bank Holding Company status as part of a

An investor group has applied to buy a controlling stake in Lineage Financial Network, the holding company for Lineage Bank

Veteran banker Jason Payne bought a controlling stake in First National Bank of Williamson in West Virginia. Payne paid $15

MVB Financial in Fairmont, W.Va., repositioned its securities portfolio. The company, which recently sold payments fintech Victor Technologies, said in

Engage fi in Orlando, Fla., has a new leader. The Orlando, Fla., consulting firm said in a press release that

Fifth Third Bancorp in Cincinnati has agreed to buy Comerica in Dallas. The $210 billion-asset Fifth Third said in a

F&M Bank in Edmond, Okla., has agreed to buy Community National Bank of Okarche in Oklahoma. The $758 million-asset F&M

Synchrony in Stamford, Conn., has acquired consumer financing software provider Versatile Credit. Synchrony said in a press release that Versatile

Connections Bank in Platte City, Mo., has agreed to buy a branch in Columbia, Mo., from BTC Bank in Bethany,

The leader of the Dakota Credit Union Association has stepped down after a decade of leading the trade group. The

Jack Henry & Associates acquired Victor Technologies, an API-first provider of direct-to-core embedded payments solutions, from MVB Financial in Fairmont,

FNB Bank in Mayfield, Ky., has a new leadership. The $721 million-asset bank said in a press release that Paul

Prosperity Bancshares in Houston has agreed to buy Southwest Bancshares in San Antonio, Texas. The $38.4 billion-asset Prosperity said in

Citizens Savings Bank and Trust in Nashville, Tenn., is looking for a new leader. The $185 million-asset bank said that

Brazilian digital lender Nubank has applied with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a national bank charter.

Adrienne Harris is stepping down as Superintendent of New York's Department of Financial Services. Kaitlin Asrow was appointed acting superintendent,

Fiserv in Milwaukee has lined up another acquisition. The company said in a press release that it will buy StoneCastle

BayFirst Financial in St. Petersburg, Fla., plans to get out of Small Business Administration lending. The $1.3 billion-asset company said

Stearns Bank in St. Cloud, Minn., has agreed to buy One American Bank in Centreville, S.D. The deal was announced

Heritage Financial in Olympia, Wash., has agreed to buy Olympic Bancorp in Port Orchard, Wash. The $7.1 billion-asset Heritage said

Fiserv in Milwaukee bought Smith Consulting Group. Fiserv did not disclose what it paid for SCG, an operational consulting service

Organizers of a proposed de novo bank in New Jersey have received conditional approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

First Merchants in Muncie, Ind., has agreed to buy First Savings Financial Group in Jeffersonville, Ind. The $18.6 billion-asset First

Copper State Credit Union in Phoenix entered into a sale-leaseback transaction for four of its branches. MountainSeed Real Estate said

Capital One Financial in McLean, Va., plans to cut nearly 400 Discover jobs. Capital One said in a Sept. 15

FIS in Jacksonville, Fla., has acquired Amount, a Chicago fintech that provides deposit and loan origination software. FIS said in

WaFd in Seattle has been freed from two consent orders from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The company disclosed in a

Mid Penn Bancorp in Harrisburg, Pa., has agreed to buy 1st Colonial Bancorp in Mount Laurel, N.J. The $6.4 billion-asset

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau terminated consent orders against Apple and U.S. Bancorp ahead of schedule. The CFPB terminated an

Ballston Spa Bancorp in Ballston Spa, N.Y., has agreed to buy NBC Bancorp in Coxsackie, N.Y. The $912 million-asset Ballston

Prospect Bank in Paris, Ill., has a new CEO. The $698.1 million-asset Prospect said in a press release that Eric

Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod in Yarmouth Port, Mass., shortened its name. The $1.6 billion-asset bank rebranded as Cape &

Century Bancorp in Milledgeville, Ga., has agreed to buy Wrightsville Bancshares in Wrightsville, Ga. The deal is expected to close

QNB Corp. in Quakertown, Pa., has agreed to buy Victory Bancorp in Limerick, Pa. The $1.9 billion-asset QNB said in

America First Federal Credit Union in Riverdale, Utah, has agreed to buy Meadows Bank in Las Vegas. The $23 billion-asset

Fidelity Bank & Trust in Dubuque, Iowa, has applied to buy Frost State Bank in Frost, Minn., and State Savings

Park State Bank in Duluth, Minn., has applied to buy First National Bank of Chisholm in Minnesota. The $1.4 billion-asset

The owners of Grand Marais State Bank in Grand Marais, Minn., and CenBank in Buffalo Lake, Minn., are merging the

Sound Financial Bancorp in Seattle has a new president. The $1.1 billion-asset said in a press release that Wes Ochs

Axos Financial in San Diego has agreed to buy equipment leasing company Verdant Commercial Capital. The $24.8 billion-asset Axos said

Anchorage Digital Bank has applied for a Fed master account. The cryptocurrency custody bank applied on Aug. 28, according to

Legacy Bank in Murrieta, Calif., has a new leader. The $90.7 million-asset bank said in a press release that Bill

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announced a sweeping overhaul of its supervision structure, creating three distinct tiers

Southside Bancshares in Tyler, Texas, will have a new leader in 2026. The company disclosed in a regulatory filing that

Atlantic Union Bankshares in Richmond, Va., has enhanced its community impact plan. The company said in a press release that

Lendistry in Los Angeles received a $25 million investment commitment from a unit of TD Bank. The community development financial

Rhinebeck Bancorp in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., will soon have a new leader. The company said in a press release that Matthew

IF Bancorp in Watseka, Ill., has reached a truce with an activist investor. The company disclosed in a regulatory filing

Five banks in northeast Arkansas and southeast Missouri are combining under a single brand. Farmers Bank and Trust in Blytheville

Stablecore, a Dallas fintech that lets small and midsize banks and credit unions offer digital assets, raised $20 million. The

National Bank Holdings in Denver has agreed to buy Vista Bancshares in Dallas. The $9.9 billion-asset parent of NBH Bank

Fowler State Bank in Fowler, Ind., will begin 2026 with a new president. The $198.5 million-asset bank said in a

Range Bank in Marquette, Mich., has lined up its CEO succession. The $575.2 million-asset bank said in a press release

Bank of Franklin in Meadville, Miss., has agreed to buy a branch from BankPlus in Belzoni, Miss. The $249.5 million-asset

Is Brian Moynihan setting the stage for naming a successor at Bank of America? Moynihan, the Charlotte, N.C., company's chairman

First Northwest Bancorp in Port Angeles, Wash., hired Curt Queyrouze as its CEO. The company said that Queyrouze will also

First Heritage Bank in Centralia, Kan., has its first new leader in 48 years. The $266.1 million-asset bank said in

A proposed bank in Washington aims to become a minority depository institution. Organizers of the planned United Development Bank made

First Internet Bancorp in Fishers, Ind., has agreed to sell a portfolio of lease financing loans. The company disclosed in

Fifth Third Bancorp in Cincinnati warned that it will take a sizeable impairment in the third quarter tied to alleged

Community Financial System in Syracuse, N.Y., has made a minority investment in Leap Holdings, a tech-focused insurance agency. The $16

PNC Financial Services Group in Pittsburgh has agreed to buy FirstBank Holding in Lakewood, Colo. The $559.1 billion-asset PNC said

Dan O'Malley is back. O'Malley, who co-founded and then led Numerated when it sold to Moody's, was named CEO of

Bradford Bancorp in Greenville, Ill., has agreed to buy St. Jacob Bancshares in St. Jacob, Ill. The $633 million-asset Bradford

GBank Financial Holdings in Las Vegas has a new CEO. The company disclosed in a press release that Ed Nigro

Core banking software firm Temenos has parted ways with its CEO. The Swiss company said that Jean-Pierre Brulard had stepped

UCSB Financial Holdings in Doral, Fla., bought stock from one of its biggest investors. The company disclosed in a regulatory

PeoplesBank in Holyoke, Mass., has a new CEO lined up. The $7 billion-asset bank said in a press release that

ModernFi, a deposit management fintech, has raised $30 million in a Series B funding round. The funding round was led

Patriot National Bancorp in Stamford, Conn., is raising $25.6 million by selling securities. The company disclosed in a regulatory filing

Solowin Holdings in Hong Kong is planning to buy a U.S.-licensed bank. The company, which specializes in traditional and digital

CB Financial Services in Washington, Pa., has repositioned its balance sheet. The company said in a press release that it

Bank of Charles Town in West Virginia is rebranding. Potomac Bancshares, the holding company, said in a press release that

Equity Bancshares in Wichita, Kan., has agreed to buy Frontier Holdings in Omaha, Neb. The $6.4 billion-asset Equity said in

Land of Lincoln Credit Union in Decatur, Ill., has agreed to buy Williamsville State Bank and Trust in Illinois. The

Pacific Crest Savings Bank in Lynnwood, Wash., has abbreviated its name. The bank said in a press release that it

Organizers of a proposed de novo bank in Indianapolis are one step closer to opening. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

A group in Florida is looking to open a bank. Organizers of the proposed Portrait Bank in Winter Park applied

The organizers of the proposed Battle Financial in Edwards, Colo., have received approval from the Federal Reserve to become a

Commercial Bancgroup in Harrogate, Tenn., is planning an initial public offering. The $2.3 billion-asset company plans to raise $173 million,

American Bancorp in Macon, Ga., has applied to buy New Republic Partners in Charlotte, N.C. The application said that the

A group has applied to open a bank in Bellevue, Wash. Organizers of the proposed United Development Bank submitted an

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has terminated a 2022 consent order against cryptocurrency custody bank Anchorage Digital

First Exchange Bank in White Hall, W.Va., has finalized its CEO succession plan. The $383.5 million-asset bank announced in a

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reopened debate over open banking, issuing a new advance notice of proposed rulemaking The notice,

The California Credit Union League has rebranded. The association said in a press release that it changed its name to

BancPlus in Ridgeland, Miss., is making several executive and board moves. The $8 billion-asset company said in a press release

Dedham Institution for Savings in Dedham, Mass., has a new leader lined up. The $2.5 billion-asset bank said in a

Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod in Yarmouth Port, Mass., has its next CEO lined up. The $1.6 billion-asset bank said

Atlantic Union Bankshares in Richmond, Va., is continuing to cut jobs tied to its recent acquisition of Sandy Spring Bancorp

Triumph Financial in Dallas is cutting about 5% of its workforce. The $6.5 billion-asset company disclosed in a regulatory filing

Horizon Bancorp in Michigan City, Ind., is planning to sell common stock. The $7.7 billion-asset company disclosed in a slide

Fifth Third Bancorp in Cincinnati has acquired DTS Connex, a cash management software provider. The company did not disclose how

Casca, a fintech looking to build an AI-native loan origination system, raised $29 million in its Series A funding round.

The newly rebranded Ascendia Bank in Glen Rock, N.J., has a new leader. The $394.1 million-asset Ascendia, previously known as

Truckstop.com has acquired Denim, a transportation-focused fintech. Denim also has a factoring service that automates invoicing, reduces time-to-cash, and optimizes

Citizens Bank of West Virginia in Elkins has agreed to buy Miners & Merchants Bank in Thomas, W.Va. The $687

Ready Capital in New York announced a series of significant portfolio actions this summer as it continues to sharpen its

Glen Burnie Bancorp in Glen Burnie, Md., has acquired VA Wholesale Mortgage in Jacksonville, Fla. The company did not disclose

TowneBank in Suffolk, Va., has agreed to buy Dogwood State Bank in Raleigh, N.C. The $18 billion-asset TowneBank said in

Computer Services Inc. has agreed to buy digital banking platform provider Apiture. Live Oak Bankshares in Wilmington, N.C., disclosed in

First Guaranty Bancshares in Hammond, La., has amended its second-quarter results to reflect a larger loan-loss provision and a bigger

Klarna has arranged a new financing agreement where it will sell newly originated, short-term receivables from its Buy Now, Pay

First Interstate BancSystem in Billings, Mont., added some heft to its board. The company disclosed in a regulatory filing that

FS Bancorp in Mountlake Terrace, Wash., will soon have a new bank CEO. The $3.2 billion-asset company said in a

SunMark Bancshares in Perry, Ga., has agreed to buy Wheeler Bancshares in Alamo, Ga. The $381.6 million-asset SunMark did not

Capitol Bank in Madison, Wis., has a new CEO. Ken Thompson shared on his LinkedIn account that he had retired,

BOSP Bancshares in Sun Prairie, Wis., has agreed to buy Banner Bancorp in Birnamwood, Wis. BOSP, the parent of the

A group looking to form a bank in New Orleans has received conditional approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

A group in Owensboro, Ky., is planning to form a bank. Organizers, operating as DC Storage LLC, have applied to

Evolve Bank & Trust in West Memphis, Ark., has a new leader. The bank said that it hired Bob Hartheimer,

ENB Financial in Ephrata, Pa., has agreed to buy Cecil Bancorp in Elkton, Md. The $2.3 billion-asset ENB said in

Gouverneur Bancorp in Gouverneur, N.Y., will soon have a new CEO. The $196.7 million-asset company said in a press release that

America’s Credit Unions will soon have a new leader. The trade association said in a press release that Scott Simpson

AOD Federal Credit Union in Oxford, Ala., has agreed to buy a branch in Prattville, Ala., from Merchants & Farmers

Primis Financial in McLean, Va., lowered its second-quarter profit after downgrading three performing loans. The company disclosed in a regulatory

Protection Bank Holding in Protection, Kan., has applied with regulators to buy Haviland Bancshares in Haviland, Kan. The parent of

First Financial in Cincinnati has agreed to buy BankFinancial in Burr Ridge, Ill. The $18.6 billion-asset First Financial said in

The CEO of Carter Bankshares in Martinsville, Va., will undergo surgery to remove a growth in his abdomen. Litz Van

Paxos, which issues PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin, has applied to convert its New York Department of Financial Services trust charter into

Rosedale Federal Savings & Loan Association in Nottingham, Md., is shortening its name. The $1.3 billion-asset bank said in a

Financial Federal Bank in Memphis, Tenn., has a new CEO. The $1 billion-asset parent of Financial Federal Bank said in

The leader of Texas Partners Bank in San Antonio has died. The $2.4 billion-asset bank did not immediately name a

Finward Bancorp in Munster, Ind., has been freed from a November 2023 consent order. The order, issued by the Federal

Berkshire Hills Bancorp in Boston will rebrand after it buys Brookline Bancorp in Boston. The $11.6 billion-asset Berkshire said in

Pioneer Bancorp in Albany, N.Y., has created a human resources consulting business. The $2 billion-asset company said in a press

Grasshopper Bank in New York raised $46.6 million in capital while adding four new directors. The $1.4 billion-asset bank said

The group planning a bank in Clearwater, Fla., plans to have three branches and a loan production office in the

Marquette National in Chicago has a new leader. The $2 billion-asset company said in a press release that Betty Harn

BayFirst Financial in St. Petersburg, Fla., has ended an SBA lending program and suspended quarterly dividends. The $1.3 billion-asset company

Simmons First National in Pine Bluff, Ark., will have a new leader next year. The company said in a press release

Adriana Kugler is resigning as governor of the Federal Reserve Board. Kugler, who has been a governor since September 2023,

Fulton Financial in Lancaster, Pa., announced that its president is retiring. The $32 billion-asset company said in a press release

A director of Mode Eleven Bancorp was the highest bidder for its bank. Summit National Bank in Hulett, Wyo., was

Charlie Scharf is set to become chairman of Wells Fargo after navigating the San Francisco company out of several regulatory

Oconee State Bank in Watkinsville, Ga., recruited a veteran banker as market president for Middle Georgia. The $646 million-asset bank

Bank Midwest in Spirit Lake, Iowa, has decided to shut down its digital bank division. Keith Sexe, who was vice

Peoples Savings Bank in Rhineland, Mo., has applied to buy farmbank in Green City, Mo. The $678.8 million-asset Peoples has

First Missouri Bancshares in Brookfield bought Clay County Savings Bank in Liberty, Mo. First Missouri, the parent of the $471.3

First Foundation in Dallas posted a quarterly loss as new management attempts a turnaround. The $11.6 billion-asset company lost $7.7

Leadership is shuffling at 1st Source in South Bend, Ind. The $9.1 billion-asset company said in a press release that

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed a motion to stay proceedings in a lawsuit brought by Forcht Bank, the

PeoplesBancorp in Worcester, Mass., has agreed to buy Athol Savings Bank in Athol, Mass. PeoplesBancorp, through its $1.7 billion-asset Cornerstone

Campbell County Bank in Herreid, S.D., has applied to buy Farmers State Bank in Hosmer, S.D. The $215.3 million-asset Campbell

Park National in Newark, Ohio, will have a new CEO in 2026. The $9.9 billion-asset company said in a press

A group in Florida is looking to form a bank in Clearwater. Organizers of the proposed Echelon Bank submitted an

Seneca Bancorp in Baldwinsville, N.Y., is looking to raise up to $12.3 million as it looks to convert from a

Business First Bancshares in Baton Rouge, La., sold a branch. The $7.9 billion-asset company said in a press release that

Trustmark in Jackson, Miss., plans to convert to having a state-chartered bank. The company disclosed in a regulatory filing that

Comerica in Dallas is facing pressure from an investor to find a buyer. HoldCo Asset Management in Florida, which owns

America First Credit Union in Riverdale, Utah, has agreed to buy Meadows Bank in Las Vegas. The $22.5 billion-asset credit

U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union in Albuquerque, N.M., is no longer set to buy Southwest Capital Bank in Albuquerque. The

The pending sale of Synovus Financial in Columbus, Ga., to Pinnacle Financial Partners in Nashville, Tenn., includes a series of

East Texas Financial in Kilgore has agreed to buy Texas National Bancorp. in Jacksonville. The parent of the $488 million-asset

Simmons First National in Pine Bluff, Ark., shed underperforming securities. The company, which recently raised $327 million by selling common

Customers Bancorp in West Reading, Pa., didn't have to look far for its next CEO. The $22.5 million-asset company said

Heritage Financial in Olympia, Wash., reported lower quarterly profit after it sold more underperforming securities. The $7.1 billion-asset company said

Flagstar Financial in Hicksville, N.Y., plans to dissolve its holding company. The $97.6 billion-asset company said in a press release

Pinnacle Financial Partners in Nashville, Tenn., has agreed to buy Synovus Financial in Columbus, Ga. The $54.8 billion-asset Pinnacle said

OnPath Federal Credit Union in Metairie, La., has agreed to buy Heritage Bank of St. Tammany in Covington, La. The

Atlantic Union Bankshares in Richmond, Va., sold its equity interest in wealth management firm Cary Street Partners during the second

First Internet Bancorp in Fishers, Ind., reported a plunge in net income as it tackles issues in its small-business lending

Blue Ridge Bankshares in Charlottesville, Va., continues its comeback by reporting a profitable quarter. The $2.6 billion-asset company said in

Colony Bankcorp in Fitzgerald, Ga., has agreed to buy TC Bancshares in Thomasville, Ga. Colony said in a press release

Eagle Bancorp in Bethesda, Md., reported a large quarterly loss after it tried to get its hands around deteriorating credit

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has terminated its consent order against VyStar Credit Union in Jacksonville, Fla. The bureau said

A group is looking to raise capital in an effort to buy a bank in New York. Stanley Gorodesky posted

Mountain Commerce Bancorp in Knoxville, Tenn., has a new president. The $1.8 billion-asset company said in a press release that

PNC Financial Services Group in Pittsburgh has formed a partnership with crypto platform Coinbase to offer digital asset solutions to

San Francisco Federal Credit Union has agreed to buy Summit Bank in Oakland, Calif. The $1.3 billion-asset credit union said

Pravina Raghavan has resigned as the director of the Treasury Department's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund. The Treasury said in

AmeriServ Financial in Johnstown, Pa., lost money in the second quarter after addressing its biggest problem asset. The $1.5 billion-asset

ENB Financial in Ephrata, Pa., has set up its next CEO. The company said in a press release that Rachel

Mercantile Bank in Grand Rapids, Mich., has agreed to buy Eastern Michigan Financial in Croswell. The $6.2 billion-asset Mercantile said

Old National in Evansville, Ind., has hired an executive from KeyCorp as its president. The $71 billion-asset company said in

Simmons First National in Pine Bluff, Ark., is planning to raise $300 million by selling common stock. The company announced

National Bank Holdings in Denver has invested in the Nav marketplace for small business deposit and lending solutions. The company

Jefferson Bank in San Antonio will soon have a new leader. The $3 billion-asset bank said in a press release

First Community Bankshares in Bluefield, Va., has agreed to buy Hometown Bancshares in Middlebourne, W.Va. The $3.2 billion-asset First Community

GreatAmerica Holdings, which owns a commercial equipment finance company, has agreed to buy Heritage Bank in Marion, Iowa. GreatAmerica did

Stripe has agreed to buy Orum.io, a New York fintech that builds infrastructure to allow for instant money movement across

Arrha Credit Union in Springfield, Mass., has agreed to merge into another credit union after its unconventional plan to sell

Home BancShares in Conway, Ark., is looking for an acquisition to help it meet a big financial goal. The $22.9

HomeStreet in Seattle has agreed to sell its Ginnie Mae mortgage servicing portfolio. The $8 billion-asset HomeStreet, which recently agreed

Avidbank Holdings in San Jose, Calif., has filed a prospectus in advance of its planned initial public offering. The $2.3

Prosperity Bancshares in Houston has agreed to buy American Bank Holding Co. in Corpus Christi, Texas. The $38.8 billion-asset Prosperity

Bank First in Manitowoc, Wis., has agreed to buy Centre 1 Bancorp in Beloit, Wis., in a deal that will

Chemung Financial in Elmira, N.Y., reported a quarterly loss after unloading underwater securities. The $2.9 billion-asset company said in a

Western Alliance Bancorp. in Phoenix will rebrand its banks to reflect its corporate identity. The parent of Western Alliance Bank

New Independent Bancshares in New Washington, Ind., has agreed to buy State Bank of Medora in Indiana. The deal is

TDECO in Houston has terminated an agreement to buy Sabine State Bank and Trust in Many, La. The $4.8 billion-asset

Climate First Bancorp in Orlando, Fla., raised $46 million by selling common stock. The company said in a press release

Broadway Bank in San Antonio, Texas, is looking for a new leader. The $5.7 billion-asset bank said in a press

Northfield Savings Bank in Northfield, Vt., will soon have a new leader. The $1.6 billion bank said in a press

Unity Bancorp in Clinton, N.J., reported increased earnings after it found a way to liquidate its holdings in Patriot National

A group is looking to buy a bank in Wyoming. Integra BG was formed to acquire an unnamed state-chartered bank

Organizers of a proposed Korean-American bank in Los Angeles have received conditional approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The

First Community in Lexington, S.C., has agreed to buy Signature Bank of Georgia in Sandy Springs in a deal that

Huntington Bancshares in Columbus, Ohio, has agreed to buy  Veritex Holdings in Dallas. The $210 billion-asset Huntington said in a

Civista Bancshares in Sandusky, Ohio, has agreed to buy Farmers Savings Bank in Spencer, Ohio. The $4.1 billion-asset Civista said

First State Bank in Gainseville, Texas., entered into a sale-leaseback transaction for half of its properties. The $1.8 billion-asset bank

Wise US will pay a $4.2 million penalty to resolve a dispute with six state financial regulators. The unit of

First Northwest Bancorp in Port Angeles, Wash., has made a change at the top. The $2.2 billion-asset company said in

Webster Five in Auburn, Mass., has a new leader. The $1 billion-asset bank said in a LinkedIn post that Brian

Capital One Financial in McLean, Va., is shutting down Discover’s home equity lending business. A notification at the top of

Waypoint Bank in Cozad, Neb., has agreed to buy a branch in Sutton, Neb., from Astra Bank in Scandia, Kan.

Brandon Luetkenhaus was named president and CEO of the Nebraska Credit Union League. Luetkenhaus succeeded Scott Sullivan, who retired on

Bank of Hillsboro in Illinois is rebranding. The $646 million-asset bank said it will become Constitution Bank on Sept. 2.

First Community in Lexington, S.C., confirmed that it has engaged in "preliminary discussions" with Signature Bank of Georgia in Sandy

Business First Bancshares in Baton Rouge, La., has agreed to buy Progressive Bancorp in Monroe, La. The $7.8 billion-asset Business

Norwood Financial in Honesdale, Pa., has agreed to buy PB Bankshares in Coatesville, Pa. The $2.4 billion-asset Norwood said in

VWF Bancorp in Van Wert, Ohio, will soon have a new CEO. The company said in a press release that

Stripe has received approval to charter a Georgia merchant acquirer limited purpose bank. Having an MALPB lets a company that

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau terminated an order against Fay Servicing. The CFPB said that the mortgage servicer had fulfilled

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has terminated an overdraft fee-related consent order against Navy Federal Credit Union. The CFPB, which

Investar Holding in Baton Rouge, La., has agreed to buy Wichita Falls Bancshares in Wichita Falls, Texas. The $2.7 billion-asset

Stablecoin issuer Circle has applied with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to create a national trust bank.

The Bancorp in Wilmington, Del., could be facing a fight to reclaim $3 million tied to a terminated real estate

Millennium Bancshares in Chattanooga, Tenn., has agreed to buy North Georgia Community Financial Partners in Calhoun. The $528 million-asset Millennium

First Mid Bancshares in Mattoon, Ill., has a new president. The $7.6 billion-asset company said in a press release that

Santa Anna National Bank of Santa Anna, Texas, failed. The $63.8 million-asset bank was closed by the Office of the

Atlantic Union Bankshares in Richmond, Va., sold $2 billion of performing CRE loans to Blackstone. Atlantic Union, which inherited the

Maverick Bancshares in Lubbock, Texas, has agreed to buy Sandhills Bancshares in Monahans, Texas. The $425 million-asset Maverick did not

Community Financial System in Syracuse, N.Y., has agreed to buy seven branches in the Allentown, Pa., area from Santander Bank.

Glacier Bancorp in Kalispell, Mont., will enter Texas after agreeing to buy Guaranty Bancshares in Mount Pleasant, Texas. The $28.2

Mode Eleven Bancorp in Hulett, Wyo., which decided to shut down its Banking-as-a-Service platform last year after being hit with

Amerant Bancorp in Coral Gables, Fla., has recruited a high-profile banker to its board. The company said in a press

AgFirst Farm Credit Bank in Columbia, S.C., has lined up its next CEO. AgFirst said in a press release that

First Financial Bancorp in Cincinnati has agreed to buy Westfield Bancorp in Westfield Center, Ohio. The $18.5 billion-asset First Financial

Fiserv in Milwaukee plans to form a digital asset platform that will include a stablecoin. The company said in a

First National Bank Coastal Community in Wellington, Fla., has a new leader. The $503 million-asset bank said in a press

One America Bancorp, a newly formed bank holding company, has acquired Hopeton State Bank in Hopeton, Okla. One America, an

A group of banking and legal professionals is seeking to open a national bank in Columbus, Ohio, that would weave

Nissan Motor Acceptance Co., the financial services arm of Nissan North America, applied for an industrial loan charter. The Franklin,

The Federal Reserve approved an application by the founder of Increase, a customer-facing API company, to buy Twin City Bancorp

When Eastern Bankshares in Boston first approached HarborOne Bancorp in Brockton, Mass., last fall, it was just one of many

First Guaranty Bancshares in Hammond, La., swapped common stock for a subordinated note. The $3.8 billion-asset company disclosed in a

An investor group led by one of Martin Luther King Jr.’s children and a former Trump Administration official has bought

Hoyne Bancorp in Oak Park, Ill., plans to raise up to $77 million by converting Hoyne Savings MHC from a

Hope Bancorp in Los Angeles sold underwater securities at a $40 million pretax net loss. The company disclosed in a

Byline Bancorp in Chicago bought back more than 418,000 shares of its stock in conjunction with a secondary offering. The

Commerce Bancshares in Kansas City, Mo., has agreed to buy FineMark Holdings in Fort Myers, Fla. The $32.4 billion-asset Commerce

National Bank of Blacksburg in Virginia will soon have a new CEO. The $1.8 billion-asset unit of National Bankshares said

Vine Financial in Austin, Texas, has secured seed funding and created a board of directors. The fintech, which uses AI

GrailPay, a risk and data platform for bank payments, raised $6.7 million in funding. The fintech said in a press

FSB Financial in New Madison, Ohio, has applied to buy Republic Banking Co. in Republic, Ohio. FSB, the parent of

Ken Moelis is stepping down as CEO of the investment bank he co-founded. Moelis & Co. in New York said

Newburyport Bank in Newburyport, Mass., has a new president. The $1.6 billion-asset mutual said in a press release that Jim

CoastalSouth Bancshares in Hilton Head, S.C., is planning to sell common stock. The $2.2 billion-asset company's registration statement will also

Main Street Financial in Wooster, Ohio, has parted ways with its CEO. The $1.4 billion-asset company said in a press

Commerce Bancorp in Greenwood, Miss., has applied to buy Holmes County Corp. in Lexington, Miss. The parent of the $983

Parlay Finance, an AI-powered loan intelligence system, raised $2 million in a seed funding round. The round was led by

Teton Capital, an investment firm led by David Sokol, is reportedly pushing for changes at Atlantic Union Bankshares in Richmond,

Fiserv is planning to buy out the joint venture partner behind AIB Merchant Services. Fiserv said in a press release

Capital One Chairman and CEO Richard Fairbank will receive a one-time award worth about $30 million in connection with the

NB Bancorp in Needham, Mass., has agreed to buy Provident Bancorp in Amesbury, Mass. The $5.5 billion-asset company said in

A group has applied to open a new bank in Georgia. Organizers of the proposed Georgia Skyline Bank in Roswell

Fifth District Bancorp in New Orleans appointed an interim CEO after the death of its leader. The $531.1 million-asset company

MidFirst Bank in Oklahoma City will have a new CEO. The $40 billion-asset bank said in a press release that

JPMorgan Chase in New York is giving more responsibility to Marianne Lake, seen as a potential successor to CEO Jamie

The collapse of Pulaski Savings Bank of Chicago is now the subject of an in-depth review by the FDIC’s Office

Orange County Bancorp in Middletown, N.Y., plans to raise $37.5 million through a public offering. The $2.6 billion-asset company disclosed

Patriot National Bancorp in Stamford, Conn., plans to raise $10.7 million by selling stock. The $974 million-asset company disclosed in

North Shore Bank in Peabody, Mass., has a new leader. The $3 billion-asset bank said in a LinkedIn post that

Wells Fargo in San Francisco has been released from the Federal Reserve's asset cap. The Fed said that the $1.9

Farmers State Bank of Oakley, Kansas, has applied to buy Kaw Valley State Bank in Eudora, Kan. The $300.8 million-asset

Chime Financial is shedding more light on the size of its highly anticipated initial public offering. The fintech, in an

Capital City Bank Group in Tallahassee, Fla., has a new bank president. The $4.5 billion-asset company said in a press

Southern Bancorp in Little Rock, Ark., has agreed to buy Ozarks Heritage Financial in Springfield, Mo., in a deal that

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has merged its credit union into the newly created Thrivent Bank. The industrial bank, which is

Greenlite AI has raised $15 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to $20 million. Greylock led the

Wells Fargo in San Francisco has agreed to sell the assets of its rail equipment leasing business. The $1.9 trillion-asset

MainStreet Bancshares in Fairfax, Va., disclosed a data security incident that exposed information tied to less than 5% of its

Princeton Bancorp in Princeton, N.J., will recognize a $9.9 million impairment charge tied to two delinquent commercial real estate loans

Merchants National Bank in Hillsboro, Ohio, is ready to finalize its CEO succession. The $1.3 billion-asset bank said in a

First Seacoast Bancorp in Dover, N.H., didn't have to look far to find its next CEO. The $593 million-asset company

Wells Fargo in San Francisco has been freed from another enforcement action. The $1.9 trillion-asset company said that the Office

Woodsboro Bank in Frederick, Md., has a new leader. The bank said in a press release that Rich Ohnmacht will

First IC Corp. in Doraville, Ga., considered offers from two other bidders before agreeing to sell itself to MetroCity Bankshares

Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida in Stuart has agreed to buy Villages Bancorp. in The Villages, Fla. The $15.7 billion-asset

Guilford Savings Bank in Guilford, Conn., will soon rebrand. The $1.1 billion-asset bank said on its website that it will

BMO Financial Group in Montreal sold a U.S. credit card portfolio as part of a broader balance sheet optimization strategy.

Five Rivers Bank, a de novo created by a group of Sikh-Americans, has opened. The Paramus, N.J., bank debuted on

Avenir Financial Federal Credit Union in Yuma, Ariz., has agreed to buy Mission Bank in Kingman, Ariz. The deal between

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Department of Justice filed a motion to terminate a consent order against Trustmark

Citizens Bancshares in Olanta, S.C., has agreed to buy a branch in Laurinburg, N.C., from First Capital Bancshares in Charleston,

Old Point Financial in Hampton, Va., was an extremely popular acquisition target, attracting eight letters of intent when it put

Catena Labs, which is looking to build an artificial intelligence-native bank, has raised $18 million. Sean Nevill, a co-founder of

Quaint Oak Bancorp in Southampton, Pa., is working through a regulatory order. The company disclosed in a regulatory filing that

Software provider CSI has a new CEO. The Paducah, Ky., company said in a press release that Nancy Langer had

The Delaware Bankers Association has its next leader lined up. The association said that Karyn Polak will become its president,

BancFirst in Oklahoma City has agreed to buy American Bank of Oklahoma in Collinsville. The $14 billion-asset BancFirst said in a

Independent Bank Corp. in Rockland, Mass., plans to cut 125 jobs this year as part of its planned acquisition of

Ameris Bancorp in Atlanta has been freed from a November 2023 consent order tied to redlining claims. The U.S. District

Hometown Financial Group in Peabody, Mass., has agreed to buy CFSB Bancorp in Quincy, Mass. The $6.6 billion-asset Hometown said

PNC Financial Services Group in Pittsburgh has agreed to buy Charlotte, N.C., broker-dealer Aqueduct Capital Group. PNC said in a

An investor group no longer plans to buy Eureka Homestead Bancorp in Metairie, La. Eureka Investor Group agreed to pay

Elemi Bank, a proposed bank in California that received conditional approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. last fall, will

Choice Bank in Fargo, N.D., added three banking veterans, including a former CEO, to its board. The $5.6 billion-asset unit

Union Bankshares in Morrisville, Vt., could raise up to $40 million in the coming months by selling common stock. The

Steven Sugarman is moving quickly to reshape the future of Patriot National Bancorp as he works to turn around the

First National Bank in Fort Pierre, S.D., has agreed to buy Wyoming Bank & Trust in Cheyenne. The $1.7 billion-asset

Finastra has agreed to sell its treasury and capital markets unit to an affiliate of private equity firm Apax Partners.

Community Bank Delaware in Lewes raised capital by selling common stock. The bank raised $1.8 million on May 14 with

Union Bankshares in Morrisville, Vt., is looking for a new CEO. The company disclosed in a regulatory filing that David Silverman

Carver Bancorp in New York was issued an enforcement action that requires its bank to create a three-year plan focused

Citigroup in New York agreed to sell a unit that advises its global alternative investment fund platform to technology provider

BOK Financial in Tulsa, Oklahoma, launched a mortgage finance business. BOK said in a press release that the mortgage finance

Greenswoods State Bank in Lake Mills, Wis., has a new president. The bank said in a press release that Jim

The president of Rockland Trust in Rockland, Mass., plans to retire. Independent Bank Corp., the parent company of Rockland Trust,

The Federal Reserve has terminated a written agreement against Perry County Bancorp in Du Quoin, Ill. The written agreement, issued

Primis Financial in McLean, Va., posted a dramatic swing back into profitability, driven by a key strategic move: The deconsolidation

Digital banking platform Chime Financial filed its registration statement for its anticipated initial public offering. The filing does not provide

Robinhood has agreed to buy decentralized trading platform WonderFi in Vancouver, Canada. The digital stock brokerage app said in a

Embassy Bancorp in Bethleham, Pa., is facing a shareholder proposal to find a buyer. The $1.7 billion-asset Embassy disclosed in

Ponce Financial Group in Bronx, N.Y., plans to become a bank holding company so its bank can receive a national

First Northwest Bancorp in Port Angeles, Wash., reported a quarterly loss that reflected credit issues and a legal reserve tied

American Bancorp in Atlanta, which just announced its new CEO, has raised capital. The $540 million-asset bank brought in $18

Chickasaw Banc Holding in Oklahoma City has agreed to buy Oklahoma Heritage Bank in Ada. The parent of the $470

An application for a proposed bank in New York has been removed. Organizers of the planned American Innovation Bank in

AvidXchange Holdings in Charlotte, N.C., which provides accounts payable automation software and payment solutions for middle-market businesses, is being acquired.

OceanFirst Financial in Toms River, N.J., is absorbing upfront expenses in anticipation of long-term gains from a premier banking push.

Avidia Bank in Hudson, Mass., is planning to convert from a mutual to a stock holding company. The $2.7 billion-asset

Heritage Financial in Olympia, Wash., has a new leader. The company said in a press release that Bryan McDonald had

Gulf Capital Bank in Houston has formed a small business lending group. The $539 million-asset bank said in a press

Central Plains Bancshares in Grand Island, Neb., will soon have a new CEO. The company disclosed in a regulatory filing

Upstart Holdings in San Mateo, Calif., entered into a one-year strategic partnership with OnePay to focus on marketing consumer lending

The Independent Community Bankers of America announced the participants in its ninth ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program, with artificial intelligence serving

First Business Financial Services in Madison, Wis., is entering the final stage of succession planning. The $3.9 billion-asset company said

Foresight Financial Group in Winnebago, Ill., has consolidated six banks under a single charter. The $1.6 billion-asset company said in

Frontier Credit Union in Idaho Falls has agreed to buy First Citizens Bank of Butte in Montana. The $687 million-asset

American Bancorp in Atlanta has a new leader. The $540 million-asset bank said in a press release that Dominik Mjartan

Steven Sugarman has a bigger role at Patriot National Bancorp in Stamford, Conn. The company disclosed in a regulatory filing

First National Bank of Omaha in Nebraska has agreed to buy CCB Financial in Kansas City, Mo. The $32 billion-asset

Evolve Bank & Trust in West Memphis, Ark., which has been dealing with fallout from its fintech partnerships, lost $4.3

Varo Bank in Draper, Utah, received a $50 million infusion from its parent earlier this year, only to lose half

Citizens Financial Group in Providence, R.I., has a new president. The $220 billion-asset company said in a press release that

First Guaranty Bancshares in Hammond, La., lost $6.2 million in the first quarter after selling two commercial real estate loans

Flushing Financial in Uniondale, N.Y., reported a net loss in the first quarter after recording a $17.6 million goodwill impairment

AQM Technologies in Chicago has acquired TRaiCE, which offers AI-based business risk monitoring solutions. AQM, which handles quality assurance, cybersecurity

Venture Coast Partners is planning a new de novo bank in the San Francisco Bay Area. In its application filed

The founder of customer-facing API company Increase has applied with the Federal Reserve to buy Twin City Bancorp in Longview,

RBB Bancorp in Los Angeles reported lower quarterly profit due to elevated credit costs. The $4 billion-asset company said in

Enterprise Financial Services in St. Louis has agreed to buy 12 branches from First Interstate BancSystem in Billings, Montana. The

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau terminated a 2018 consent order against Wells Fargo, leaving two enforcement actions against the San

Regent Capital in Tulsa, Okla., has agreed to buy DLP Bancshares in Starke, Fla. The $1.8 billion-asset Regent said in

Eagle Financial Services in Berryville, Va., which recently raised capital, reported a quarterly loss after repositioning its securities portfolio. The

Midland States Bancorp in Effingham, Ill., plans to restate multiple years of financial statements after identifying material errors tied to

Cadence Bank in Houston has agreed to buy Industry Bancshares in Industry, Texas, which has been dealing with regulatory issues

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has dropped cases against Reliant Holdings, which operates as Horizon Card, and subprime auto lender

Miners and Merchants Bancorp in Grundy, Va., has agreed to buy First Community in Rogersville, Tenn. The $500 million-asset parent

Eastern Bankshares in Boston has agreed to buy HarborOne Bancorp in Brockton, Mass. The $25 billion-asset Eastern said in a

Gateway First Bank in Jenks, Okla., will soon have a new leader. The $2 billion-asset bank said in a press

Eagle Bancorp in Bethesda, Md., reported a sharp drop in profit after its loan-loss provision spiked. The $11.3 billion-asset company

Citizens & Northern in Wellsboro, Pa., has agreed to buy Susquehanna Community Financial in West Milton, Pa. The $2.6 billion-asset

Columbia Banking System in Tacoma, Wash., has agreed to buy Pacific Premier Bancorp in Irvine, Calif. The $50 billion-asset Columbia

Edward Jones in St. Louis is again looking to form an industrial bank in Utah. The brokerage company applied with

National Bank Holding in Denver reported lower quarterly earnings after charging off a credit due to suspected fraud by a

BCB Bancorp in Bayonne, N.J., lost money in the first quarter after setting funds aside to cover issues with a

Orange County Bancorp in Middleton, N.Y., has agreed to sell a branch for $2.5 million. The $2.5 billion-asset company said

Fintech custodian Altruist raised $152 million in a Series F funding round. The Los Angeles company said in a press

MIDFLORIDA Credit Union in Lakeland, Fla., has agreed to buy Prime Meridian Bank in Tallahassee, Fla. The $8.6 billion-asset credit

MainStreet Bancshares in Fairfax, Va., is encouraging investors to reject a shareholder proposal that the board sell the Fairfax, Va.,

An unsolicited acquisition offer last fall set off a competitive courtship that ultimately led Guaranty Bancorp in Woodsville, N.H., to

Washington Trust Bancorp in Westerly, R.I., used a sale-leaseback transaction to offset a hit from terminating its qualified pension plan.

In a major shift intended to modernize and streamline bank oversight, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announced

Private Bancorp of America in La Jolla, Calif., hired a former leader of Montecito Bank and Trust to oversee its

Simmons First National in Pine Bluff, Ark., reported lower quarterly earnings after its credit costs swelled. The $26.8 billion-asset company

Global Payments in Atlanta announced a bold realignment of its business strategy, agreeing to divest Issuer Solutions and buy Worldpay.

A new legal filing from former Silicon Valley Bank executives is pushing back against the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s claim

CFCU Community Credit Union in Ithaca, N.Y., has rebranded as Beginnings Credit Union. The $1.4 billion-asset credit union said it

In a stunning move, the White House dismissed Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka from the National Credit Union Administration board,

The Community Bankers Association of Georgia will invest in the latest fund from BankTech Ventures. The association said in a

AmeriServ Financial has struck a deal with one of its largest shareholders, SB Value Partners, to help grow and streamline

Marion and Polk Schools Credit Union in Salem, Ore., has agreed to buy Lewis & Clark Bank in Oregon City.

Franklin Financial Services in Chambersburg, Pa., will soon have a new leader. The $2.2. billion-asset company disclosed in a regulatory

Georgia Banking Co. in Atlanta and First Bancshares in Mountain Grove, Mo., raised capital by selling common stock. Georgia Banking,

Oak View Bankshares in Warrenton, Va., raised nearly $8 million from a private placement. The company said in a press

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has approved its first new bank in 2025. The agency gave conditional approval to organizers

West Shore Bank in Ludington, Mich., bought the wealth management, investment advisory and trust services business of Auto Club Trust

Itasca Bank & Trust in Itasca, Ill., has new leadership. The $772 million-asset bank said in a press release that

Solid Financial Technologies, also known as Wise Company, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Alinea Invest, a wealth management fintech focused on younger investors, has raised $10.4 million in its Series A funding round.

Ripple, a San Francisco company that provides digital asset infrastructure, has agreed to buy New York prime broker Hidden Road

F.N.B. Corp. in Pittsburgh has agreed to buy Pittsburgh investment bank Raptor Partners. F.N.B. did not disclose the price it

First Citizens BancShares in Raleigh, N.C., and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. have ended their shared-loss agreement tied to the

PNC Financial Services Group in Pittsburgh snagged a Blackrock executive to serve as its president. The company said in a

First National Bank in Pandora, Ohio, has a new leader. The bank said in a press release that Brendon Matthews