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

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

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

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

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

Southern Bank in Spartanburg, S.C., has a new leader. The bank said in a press release that M.J. Huggins III

America's Credit Unions has begun the search for a new leader. The advocacy group announced that Jim Nussle will retire

Israel Discount Bank of New York has a new leader. The bank said that Avner Mendelson will become its president

Evolve Bank & Trust in West Memphis, Ark., will pay $11.8 million to settle claims that it failed to protect

Plaid raised $575 million in a funding round. The round, which included Franklin Templeton, BlackRock, NEA and Ribbit Capital, valued

Equity Bancshares in Wichita, Kan., has agreed to buy NBC Corp. of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City. The $5.3 billion-asset Equity

TowneBank in Suffolk, Va., has agreed to buy Old Point Financial in Hampton, Va. The $18 billion-asset TowneBank said in

Mutual Federal in Sidney, Ohio, has a new president. Bill Daily announced on LinkedIn that he had taken on the

Union County Savings Bank in Elizabeth, N.J., has a new leader. The $1.6 billion-asset bank also said that Chris McFadden

There's a new president at 1st National Bank of Scotia in New York. The $676 million-asset bank said in a

Santa Cruz County Bank in Santa Cruz, Calif., has rebranded. The $2.7 billion-asset unit of West Coast Community Bancorp announced

Colony Bankcorp in Fitzgerald, Ga., is bucking a trend in banking by acquiring an insurance agency. The company said in

The banker responsible for building FB Financial in Nashville, Tenn., has died. Jim Ayers passed away on April 1. Once

The CEO of Legacy Bank in Murrieta, Calif., is retiring. Jim Hicken announced in a LinkedIn post that he will

Stride Bank in Tulsa, Okla., struck a deal to become the new card issuing partner for the Affirm Card. The

Plumas Bancorp in Reno, Nev., prevailed against an unnamed Pacific Northwest credit union to strike a deal to buy Cornerstone

Plumas Bancorp in Reno, Nev., has reached a sale-leaseback agreement for two office properties in California. The company disclosed in

New leadership has been named at 1st Summit Bancorp of Johnstown in Pennsylvania. The $1.4 billion-asset company said in a

National Bankshares in Blacksburg, Va., will soon have a new leader. The $1.8 billion-asset company said in a press release

U.S. Bancorp in Minneapolis announced that its vice chair had died in a plane crash in Brooklyn Park, Minn. The

Rocket Companies in Detroit has agreed to buy Mr. Cooper Group in Dallas for $9.4 billion in stock. Rocket said

HomeStreet in Seattle has a new agreement to sell itself four months after a deal to sell to FirstSun Capital

FB Financial in Nashville, Tenn., has agreed to buy Southern States Bancshares in Anniston, Ala. The $13 billion-asset FB Financial

Trustar Bank in Great Falls, Va., raised $16.7 million in fresh capital. The bank said in a press release that

Columbia Banking System in Tacoma, Wash., has agreed to pay $55 million to settle a nearly five-year-old lawsuit. The company

Touchmark Bancshares in Alpharetta, Ga., has a new CEO. The $449 million-asset company said in a press release that Bobby

Mechanics Bancorp in Taunton, Mass., and MountainOne Financial in North Adams, Mass. have agreed to merge into a single mutual

First Guaranty Bancshares in Hammond, La., which has been dealing with credit issues and capital preservation, recruited a former bank

Community National Bank and Trust in Chanute, Kan., has agreed to buy the parent company of Prairie Bank of Kansas

Volunteer State Bank in Nashville, Tenn., has shortened its name. The $1.5 billion-asset bank said in a press release that

CSI, a provider of end-to-end financial software and technology, is preparing to have a new CEO. The Paducah, Ky., company

Forte Bank in Hartford, Wis., has lined up its next leader. The $410 million-asset bank said in a press release

Fintech Mercury raised $300 million in capital while adding four new directors. The San Francisco company said in a press

Triumph Financial in Dallas has elevated the roles of three executives to serve as division presidents. The $5.9 billion-asset Triumph

Dream First Bank in Syracuse, Kan., has agreed to buy BancCentral in Alva, Okla. The $689.7 million-asset Dream First did not

BankFirst in Columbus, Miss., has agreed to buy Magnolia State Corp. in Bay Springs, Miss. The $2.8 billion-asset BankFirst said

Lakeside Bank in Rockwall, Texas, has a new leader. The $308 million-asset bank said in a press release that Chris

Lincoln State Bank in Hankinson, N.D., will soon have a new president. The $118 million-asset bank said in a press

Michael Quinn is retiring as president and CEO of Rhinebeck Bancorp in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., ending 40 years with the bank.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has determined that 42 North Private Bank in Canton, Mass., is in

Patriot National Bancorp in Stamford, Conn., announced an agreement to raise $50 million, along with the departure of CEO David

Shore Bancshares in Easton, Md., is winding down the operations of its real estate title company. The company said in

The Federal Reserve issued a cease-and-desist order against Frankewing Bancshares in Frankewing, Tenn., after an exam found deficiencies in its

A group led by banking veterans is looking to open a de novo in Edmond, Okla. Organizers of the proposed

Blue Ridge Bankshares in Charlottesville, Va., will sell certain assets of its Monarch Mortgage division to an unnamed buyer. The

Legacy Community Federal Credit Union has agreed to buy First Community Bank of Cullman in Alabama. The $642.9 million-asset Legacy

Navy Federal Credit Union in Vienna, Va., has invested in Curql Fund II The $180 billion-asset credit union did not

Cornerstone Bank in Spencer, Mass., said its leader will step down in 2026. The $1.6 billion-asset bank said that Randall

A group in New Jersey is looking to form a de novo bank. Organizers of the proposed Liberty Bank of

NovoPayment, a Miami fintech that builds financial infrastructure in Latin America, has a new CEO. The company hired Rodrigo Rodas

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

Lake Shore Bancorp in Dunkirk, N.Y., could raise up to $64 million from its planned second-step conversion. The $686 million-asset

Billfloat has acquired United Community Bancshares in Northbrook, Ill. The Federal Reserve approved the San Francisco small business lender's BHC

Rio Financial Services in McAllen, Texas, has applied to acquire Lone Star Capital Bank in San Antonio. The application was filed

MetroCity Bankshares in Doraville, Ga., has agreed to buy First IC Corp. in Doraville. The $2.9 billion-asset MetroCity said in

OnePay, a fintech that is majority-owned by Walmart, is breaking ties with Affirm Holdings to work with Klarna Group on

OakNorth, a U.K.-based digital bank, has agreed to buy Community Unity Bank in Birmingham, Mich. OakNorth, which received approval in

OneMain Financial is the latest company to apply for an industrial loan charter. The company said in a press release

TD Bank plans to close 38 locations. The bank applied with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to

GBank Financial Holdings in Las Vegas plans to apply for a Nasdaq listing. The $1.1 billion-asset company said in a

Block received approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to directly offer small consumer loans to Cash App customers. The fintech

Planters Holding in Indianola, Miss., has agreed to buy BSJ Bancshares in Saint Joseph, La. The $2 billion-asset Planters did

Lake Shore Bancorp in Dunkirk, N.Y., has been freed from another regulatory order. The $698 million-asset company disclosed in a

NuMark Credit Union in Joliet, Ill., has agreed to acquire The Lemont National Bank in Lemont, Ill. The $851 million-asset

Bar Harbor Bankshares in Bar Harbor, Maine, has agreed to buy Guaranty Bancorp in Woodsville, N.H. The $4.1 billion-asset Bar

Financial Institutions in Warsaw, N.Y. has settled civil litigation tied to its bank’s auto loan notification process. The $6.1 billion-asset

American Express has agreed to buy expense-management software company Center. American Express did not disclose the price it would pay.

Green Dot in Provo, Utah, has hired an investment bank to help it explore strategic alternatives—often a prelude to selling.

Independence Bank in East Greenwich, R.I., plans to liquidate under a plan approved by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The

The Maryland Bankers Association has a new leader. The association said in a press release that Tisha S. Edwards had

Bank of Idaho Holding Co. in Idaho Falls considered selling to a credit union but cooled on the idea after

Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida in Stuart has agreed to buy Heartland Bancshares in Sebring, Fla. The $15.2 billion-asset Seacoast

Fintech Taktile raised $54 million in its latest fund-raising round. The company announced on its website that the Series B

Alkami Technology has agreed to buy Fin Technologies, which does business as MANTL. Alkami said in a press release that

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau dismissed enforcement lawsuits against Capital One Financial, Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance, Rocket Homes Real Estate

Popular in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is finalizing its succession plan. The $73 billion-asset company said in a press release

Triumph Financial in Dallas has agreed to buy Greenscreens.ai, which provides a pricing solution for the logistics industry. The $5.9

Bank of Marin Bancorp in Novato, Calif., said a cooperation agreement with an investor group will soon end. The $3.7

Rio Financial Services in McAllen, Texas, has agreed to buy Lone Star Capital Bank in San Antonio. The merger was

Old Second Bancorp in Aurora, Ill., has agreed to buy Bancorp Financial in Oak Brook, Ill. The $5.7 billion-asset Old

QCR Holdings in Moline, Ill., will soon have a new leader. The $9.1 billion-asset company said in a press release

Patriot National Bancorp in Stamford, Conn., which was recently hit with an enforcement action while exploring its strategic alternatives, warned

A bank in Alabama has a fresh name and a new headquarters. The $70.1 million-asset LifeSteps Bank and Trust said

Yoakum National BancShares in Yoakum, Texas, has agreed to buy Ganado Bancshares in Ganado, Texas. Yoakum, the holding company for

Quaint Oak Bancorp in Southampton, Pa., has a new president. The $701 million-asset company disclosed in a regulatory filing that

De novo BankMiami will open its doors next month. Organizers said in a LinkedIn post that the bank will debut

1895 Bancorp of Wisconsin in Greenfield has hired an investment bank to help it explore strategic alternatives, which could include

Varo Money, a fintech that successfully applied for a bank charter, is looking to raise more capital. Varo, which recently

Winchester Bancorp in Winchester, Mass., is getting close to converting to a two-tier mutual holding company structure. The proposed holding

Automotive company Stellantis has applied to form an industrial loan company in Utah. The company, formed by the 2021 merger

A proposed bank in Avon, Colo., continues to make progress on its fundraising goal. Battle Financial disclosed on LinkedIn that

Sharon Bank in Springfield, Pa., has a new CEO. The $164 million-asset mutual said in a LinkedIn post that William

MVB Financial in Fairmont, W.Va., sold its ownership in software development firm Trabian Technology. The $3.1 billion-asset company said in

Orrstown Financial in Harrisburg, Pa., has set the stage for its next leader. The $5.4 billion-asset company said in a

Wells Fargo in San Francisco has been released from another regulatory order. The $1.9 trillion-asset company said in a press

Wise, a U.K.-based remittance firm, plans to close its Tampa, Fla., office and lay off about 307 employees. All affected

Stephen Gordon has finally put some of the capital committed to acquisitions to work. Genesis Bank in Newport Beach, Calif.,

Superior Choice Credit Union in Superior, Wis., is looking for a new leader. Tim Foster shared in a LinkedIn post

Standard Chartered will soon have a new CEO for the U.S. and Americas. The U.K. bank said in a press

Riverside Bank of Dublin in Ohio has a new CEO. The $211 million-asset bank said that it hired Charles Moore

Technology company nCino bought Sandbox Banking. The company said in a press release that it paid $52.5 million in cash

The BHB Fund in Austin, Texas, has invested in equipifi, a fintech that helps financial institutions develop Buy Now, Pay

Eagle Financial Services in Berryville, Va., raised $5o million from selling common stock. The $1.8 billion-asset company completed a public

TD Bank Group in Toronto will sell its remaining stake in Charles Schwab. The Canadian company said in a press

Capital One Financial in McLean, Va., and Discover Financial Services have pushed the deadline for their merger back as they

Fulton Financial in Lancaster, Pa., has created a capital markets business. The $32.1 billion-asset company said it created the operation

First Bancorp in Southern Pines, N.C., has a new bank CEO. The company said in a press release that G.

CB Financial Services in Carmichaels, Pa., laid off seven employees and announced the resignation of its chief financial officer. The

Northpointe Bancshares in Grand Rapids, Mich., is planning an initial public offering. The $5.4 billion-asset company, in its registration statement,

Intercity State Bank in Schofield, Wis., will be absorbed by One Community Bank in Oregon, Wis. The $266 million-asset Intercity

Nebraska's Department of Banking and Finance has given conditional approval for Telcoin Bank to open a digital asset bank. The

Finovifi in Birmingham, Ala., has acquired Modern Banking Systems in Omaha, Neb. Finovifi, which did not disclose how much it

OMB Bank in Springfield, Mo., has created an embedded finance division. The $1.4 billion-asset bank said that OMBX will offer

The Federal Reserve has freed Wells Fargo in San Francisco from a pair of consent orders. The orders, levied on

Technology company nCino has a new leader. The company said in a press release that Sean Desmond had become its

Santander has a new CEO at its U.S. bank. Ana Botin, the bank's executive chair, wrote in a LinkedIn post

General Motors Financial resubmitted its paperwork to form an industrial bank and to receive deposit insurance less than a year

Florida Bancshares in Dade City has a new CEO. The parent of the $321 million-asset First National Bank of Pasco

First Savings Financial Group in Jeffersonville, Ind., sold a large pool of home equity lines of credit as it shifted

FB Bancorp in New Orleans warned that it will record a $5.8 million goodwill impairment charge tied to a decade-old

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered Wise to pay nearly $2.5 million to address claims that the U.K. remittance company

First Foundation in Dallas is starting to use some of the capital it raised last year as part of its

Lake Shore Bancorp in Dunkirk, N.Y., is planning a second-step conversion to a fully stock-owned company. The company said in

Bank of Frankewing in Frankewing, Tenn., has a new leader. Richard Burleson announced on his LinkedIn page that he had

First Bancorp in Southern Pines, N.C., posted significantly lower net income after repositioning its securities portfolio. The $12.1 billion-asset company

Amalgamated Bank of Chicago has selected an insider as its new CEO. The $1.2 billion-asset bank said in a statement

The banking industry is changing fast, with new technology, tougher regulations, and increased competition. To stay competitive, financial institutions must

Central Pacific Financial in Honolulu posted lower quarterly profit that reflected a decision to sell securities at a loss. The

Plumas Bancorp in Reno, Nev., has agreed to buy Cornerstone Community Bancorp in Red Bluff, Calif. The $1.6 billion-asset Plumas

Flushing Financial in Uniondale, N.Y., which recently raised $70 million, had a noisy quarter as it restructured its balance sheet.

U.S. Bancorp in Minneapolis will soon have a new CEO. The $678 billion-asset company said in a press release that

WSFS Financial in Wilmington, Del., reported slightly higher earnings despite an issue with a former client. The $20.8 billion-asset company

Sandy Spring Bancorp in Olney, Md., had to conduct some cleanup ahead of its planned sale to Atlantic Union Bankshares

Wells Fargo in San Francisco continues to put its past in the rearview mirror. The $1.9 trillion-asset company said in

HomeTrust Bancshares in Asheville, N.C., has agreed to sell two branches in Knoxville, Tenn., to Apex Bank in Camden, Tenn.

Norwood Financial in Honesdale, Pa., which raised $30 million in December, reported a net loss in the fourth quarter after

MutualOne Bank in Framingham, Mass., has a new leader. The bank said in a press release that Kristin Carvalho had

Fulton Financial in Lancaster, Pa., will close 15 branches in the coming months. Seven of the branches are in Pennsylvania,

Midland States Bancorp in Effingham, Ill., reported a quarterly loss after stepping up efforts to distance itself from two lending

Heritage Financial in Olympia, Wash., sold more securities and restructured its bank-owned life insurance in the fourth quarter. The $7.1

Fiserv has recruited the president at PNC Financial Services Group in Pittsburgh to become its next leader. PNC said in

Cadence Bank in Tupelo, Miss., has agreed to buy FCB Financial in Savannah, Ga. The $50 billion-asset Cadence said in

Horizon Bancorp in Michigan City, Ind., reported a net loss in the fourth quarter after selling more underwater securities. The

Triumph Financial in Dallas created a new data-focused business segment after buying a technology company. The $5.9 billion-asset company bought

Origin Bancorp in Ruston, La., announced a plan to improve annual pretax, pre-provision earnings by $20.8 million. The $9.7 billion-asset

William Penn Bancorp. in Bristol, Pa., received offers from five potential suitors before agreeing to sell to Mid Penn Bancorp

Frontwave Credit Union in Oceanside, Calif., has agreed to buy Community Valley Bank in El Centro, Calif. The $1.4 billion-asset

Ally Financial in Charlotte, N.C., has agreed to sell its credit card business to CardWorks in Woodbury, N.J. Ally said

Civista Bancshares in Sandusky, Ohio, has a new bank president. The $4.1 billion-asset company said in a press release that

Pathward Financial in Sioux Falls, S.D., made the most of selling a business by shedding underperforming securities during the last

Old National Bancorp in Evansville, Ind., disclosed that its president is retiring. The $54 billion-asset company said in a press

Guilford Savings Bank in Guilford, Conn., has applied with regulators to acquire Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank in Norwich, Conn. The

Hancock Whitney in Gulfport, Miss., has agreed to buy Sabal Trust Co. in St. Petersburg, Fla. Hancock Whitney did not

Patriot National Bancorp in Stamford, Conn., which is evaluating strategic options that could include its potential sale, is now operating

SouthEast Bank in Farragut, Tenn., will pay $1.5 million to settle claims by the Justice Department that it engaged in

Pulaski Savings Bank of Chicago is the first bank to fail in 2025. The $49.5 million bank was closed by

American Honda Finance in Torrance, Calif., will pay $12.8 million to address claims by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that

The president of Glenwood State Bank in Glenwood, Minn., is leaving to take a job at the Independent Community Bankers

WaFd in Seattle is getting out of mortgage lending. The $27.7 billion-asset company said in a press release that it

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. filed a lawsuit against 17 former executives and directors of Silicon Valley Bank that alleges

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered Block, which operates Cash App, to refund customers $75 million to $120 million and

Some customers at Capital One Financial in McLean, Va., and BOK Financial in Tulsa, Okla., have experienced issues accessing their

First Bancshares in Bellevue, Ohio, has begun a search for its next CEO. The parent company of the $306 million-asset

Block will pay an $80 million fine to settle claims by 48 state regulators that the fintech behind Cash App

Palmetto State Bank in Hampton, S.C., has a new leader. The $597 million-asset bank promoted Andy Westbrook to serve as

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has fined three former Wells Fargo executives an aggregate of $18.5 million

Franklin Financial Services in Chambersburg, Pa., has selected its next CEO. The $2.2 billion-asset company disclosed in a regulatory filing

JPMorgan Chase in New York is shuffling managerial chairs before Daniel Pinto retires. The company said in a press release

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has accused Capital One Financial in McLean, Va., of illegally avoiding paying more than $2

Guaranty Bank has a new president. The $2 billion-asset bank, a unit of QCR Holdings in Moline, Ill., said in

Mechanics Bank in Walnut Creek, Calif., has removed "interim" from its CEO's title. The $17 billion-asset bank said in a

Glacier Bancorp in Kalispell, Mont., has agreed to buy Bank of Idaho Holding Co. in Idaho Falls. The $28.2 billion-asset

SouthState in Winter Haven, Fla., entered into a sale-leaseback transaction involving 170 branches. The $65 billion-asset company, which recently bought

CNB Financial in Clearfield, Pa., has agreed to buy ESSA Bancorp in Stroudsburg, Pa. The $6.3 billion-asset CNB said in

First Interstate BancSystem in Billings, Mont., warned it will record a larger-than-expected loan-loss provision in the fourth quarter after recording

Ally Financial laid off hundreds of employees while also disclosing plans to fully exit mortgage lending. The company told multiple

Bank of Idaho in Idaho Falls has agreed to sell its trust and wealth management division to Idaho Trust Co.

Central Bancshares in Muscatine, Iowa, has a new leader. The parent of the $1.6 billion-asset CBI Bank & Trust said

Stephens in Little Rock, Ark., is opting for two leaders as part of its succession plan. The family-owned investment bank

First Keystone in Berwick, Pa., has hired a veteran banker as its next CEO. The company disclosed in a regulatory

Community Bank Holdings of Texas in Corsicana has agreed to buy CapTex Bancshares in Fort Worth, Texas. Community Bank Holdings,

Anchor State Bank in Anchor, Ill., has a new CEO. The $56.4 million-asset bank announced on LinkedIn that its board

Bankers Helping Bankers, a fintech-focused group affiliated with the Independent Bankers Association of Texas, has a new CEO. Matthew Smith

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed a lawsuit against Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance in Maryville, Tenn., alleging risky lending

Reading Co-operative Bank in Reading, Mass., and Wakefield Co-operative Bank in Wakefield, Mass., are planning to merge. The surviving bank

Finastra has a new leader. The U.K. company, which provides financial services software applications, said in a press release that

UKG, a company that focuses on human resources, payroll and workforce management, has hired a veteran banker to lead its

Cogent Bancorp in Orlando, Fla., has raised nearly $6.6 million. The parent of the $1.9 billion-asset Cogent Bank completed a

KeyCorp in Cleveland granted five executives, including CEO Chris Gorman, a total of $16.7 million in performance-based equity awards that

The Peoples Savings Bank in Urbana, Ohio, has a new CEO. The $159.8 million-asset bank said in a press release

Bogota Financial in Teaneck, N.J., used proceeds from a sale-leaseback transaction to offset the costs of selling underwater securities. The

Great Southern Bank in Meridian, Miss., has a new CEO. The $338 million-asset bank also named Steven Cooksey to serve

Amerant Bancorp in Coral Gables, Fla., sold a portfolio of mortgages at a $12.6 million loss. The company disclosed in

MVB Financial in Fairmont, W.Va., entered into a sale-leaseback transaction tied to four properties. The company disclosed in a regulatory

Honesdale National Bank in Honesdale, Pa., has a new leader. The $1 billion-asset bank posted on its website that Kate

Gesa Credit Union in Richland, Wash., has created a digital bank for military veterans. The credit union said in a

Employer.com, a human resources firm, bought Bench Accounting days after the fintech's shutdown. Employer.com said in a press release that

Patriot National Bancorp in Stamford, Conn., has hired Steven Sugarman as its president. The company, which had recently announced a

Hawaiian Electric Industries sold a 90.1% stake in American Savings Bank in Honolulu to a group of investors. The stake

Taylor Bank in Berlin, Md., has a new CEO. The $1 billion-asset bank said in a post on its website

Community Bancorp in Derby, Vt., has a new CEO. The company said in a press release that Christopher Caldwell will

Atlanta Postal Credit Union and Affinity Bank in Covington, Ga., have called off their planned merger. The credit union agreed

Zeal Credit Union in Livonia, Mich., has agreed to buy Gegebic Range Bank in Ironwood, Mich. The $839 million-asset Zeal

First Carolina Financial Services in Rocky Mount, N.C., has raised $45.4 million. The $3.2 billion-asset company sold common stock through

Skowhegan Savings Bank in Skowhegan, Maine, will soon have a new leader. Dan Tilton was named the $850 million-asset bank's

First Keystone in Berwick, Pa., will enter 2025 with new leadership. The $1.4 billion-asset company disclosed in a regulatory filing

HomeStreet in Seattle will sell nearly $1 billion of multifamily loans to Bank of America. The $9.4 billion-asset company, which

Arrow Financial in Glen Falls, N.Y., again restructured its securities portfolio. The $4.4 billion-asset company disclosed in a regulatory filing

First International Bank & Trust in Watford City, N.D., will have a new CEO with a familiar last name. The

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed a lawsuit against Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo, along with

Fortuna Bank has opened in Grandview Heights, Ohio. The de novo bank officially opened on Dec. 9, according to the

Norwood Financial in Honesdale, Pa., raised $29.9 million from selling common stock. The $2.3 billion-asset company said in a press

Coastal Federal Credit Union in Raleigh, N.C., and Truliant Federal Credit Union in Winston-Salem, N.C., have formed a credit union

GTSB Financial in Traverse City, Mich., which recently bought a bank, raised $19.7 million by selling common stock. GTSB, which

Lineage Financial Network in Franklin, Tenn., is dealing with an enforcement action from the Federal Reserve. The Fed issued a

TCM Bank, the credit card bank of the Independent Community Bankers of America, has a new president. The bank said

Huntington Bancshares in Columbus, Ohio, restructured its securities portfolio. The company disclosed in a regulatory filing that it sold about

Hanscom Federal Credit Union in Littleton, Mass., has agreed to buy Peoples Bank in Chestertown, Md. The $1.9 billion-asset Hanscom

Washington Trust Bancorp in Westerly, R.I., which recently raised capital, repositioned its balance sheet in a move that will lead

RBB Bancorp in Los Angeles has set the stage for a new CEO. The $4 billion-asset company said in a

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued a new cease-and-desist order to USAA Federal Savings Bank that limits

National Bank Holdings in Denver repositioned its securities portfolio. The $10 billion-asset company said in a press release that it

First Commonwealth Financial in Indiana, Pa., has agreed to buy CenterGroup Financial in Cincinnati. The $12 billion-asset First Commonwealth said

The Savings Bank in Wakefield, Mass., will have a new leader in 2025. The $821 million-asset bank said in a

First Guaranty Bancshares in Hammond, La., slashed its quarterly cash dividend to a penny. The $3.9 billion-asset company's previous dividend

Lenders Cooperative in Mechanicsburg, Pa., and Ventures Lending Technologies in San Diego are planning to merge. Lenders Cooperative provides integrated

Vista Bank in Dallas has agreed to sell seven branches in rural markets to First United Bank in Dimmitt, Texas.

Dream Chasers Capital continues to pressure Carver Bancorp after the New York company narrowly prevailed in a proxy battle with

Northwest Bancshares in Columbus, Ohio, has agreed to buy Penns Woods Bancorp in Williamsport, Pa. The $14.4 billion-asset Northwest said

The Independent Community Bankers of America has selected six fintechs for its latest ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Program. Participating fintechs will

Marathon Bancorp in Wausau, Wis., plans to convert from a mutual to a stock holding company. The $217 million-asset company

Flagstar Financial in Hicksville, N.Y., is ending 2024 with its third chief financial officer of this year. The $114.4 billion-asset

Berkshire Hills Bancorp in Boston has agreed to buy Brookline Bancorp in Boston. The $11.6 billion-asset Berkshire said in a

Carver Bancorp in New York narrowly prevailed in a proxy battle with an activist investor. The company disclosed in a

Heritage Bancshares in Topeka, Kan., has agreed to buy Fidelity Kansas Bancshares in Topeka. The parent of the $135 million-asset

Mantl, a fintech that offers account origination solutions, will add consumer and business loan origination technology to its platform. Mantl

Washington Trust Bancorp in Westerly, R.I., and Flusing Financial in Uniondale, N.Y., are selling common stock. The $7.1 billion-asset company

Global Federal Credit Union in Anchorage, Alaska, has pushed back the timeline for buying First Financial Bank Northwest in Renton,

Dime Community Bancshares in Hauppauge, N.Y., which recently raised capital, repositioned its securities portfolio and began winding down its pension

Farmers and Merchants Bank in Boswell, Ind., will soon have a new president. The $200 million-asset bank said in a

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is exempting smaller banks from a final rule capping overdraft fees. The CFPB's final rule

Solutions Plus Bank, a de novo proposed for Albertville, Ala., has secured conditional approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

Coastal Financial in Everett, Wash., and Financial Institutions in Warsaw, N.Y., are raising capital by selling common stock. The $4.1

Valley National Bancorp in New York announces that its president plans to retire next year. The $62 billion-asset company said

First State Bank Southwest in Worthington, Minn., announced its CEO's retirement. Greg Raymo, who will remain a bank director, had

Sallie Krawcheck is stepping down as CEO of Ellevest to address a health problem. Krawcheck, a banking veteran who had

Old National Bancorp in Evansville, Ind., is playing a leading role in an effort to form a de novo bank

Patriot National Bancorp in Stamford, Conn., is exploring strategic initiatives, including its possible sale. The $974.1 million-asset company disclosed in

First Hawaiian in Honolulu restructured its securities portfolio. The company said in a press release that it sold $293 million

Carter Bankshares in Martinsville, Va., has agreed to buy deposits in North Carolina from First Reliance Bancshares in Florence, S.C.

Central Ohio Bancorp in Waverly has raised capital. The parent of the $229 million-asset First National Bank of Waverly brought

Northeast Bank in Portland, Maine, is raising $75 million by selling common stock. The $3.9 billion-asset bank said in a

Independent Bank Corp. in Rockland, Mass., has agreed to buy Enterprise Bancorp in Lowell, Mass. The $20 billion-asset Independent said

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed a lawsuit against Comerica for alleged deficiencies related to the Dallas company's administration

Altos Bank has opened in Los Altos, Calif. The de novo opened on Nov. 25, according to the Federal Deposit

Elemi Bank, a de novo proposed for Encino, Calif., has secured conditional approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The

Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano was selected by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as commissioner of the Social Security Administration. Bisignano,

Columbia Financial in Fair Lawn, N.J. has repositioned its balance sheet at a pretax loss of about $38 million. The

The Clearing House will increase the individual transaction limit for the RTP Network from $1 million to $10 million. The

Associated Banc-Corp in Green Bay, Wis., will report a net loss in the fourth quarter after repositioning its securities portfolio

Lake Shore Bancorp in Dunkirk, N.Y., has been freed from a regulatory order. The $698 million-asset company said in a

BankTech Ventures has invested in SOLO, a data collection platform. BankTech Ventures said in a press release that SOLO’s platform enables

Equity Bancshares in Wichita, Kan., is selling $80 million by selling common stock. The company said in a press release

Valley National Bancorp in New York sold $925 million of commercial real estate loans at a loss. The $62 billion-asset

First National Bank of Omaha in Nebraska has shut down mobile banking platform Milli Bank. The $31.5 billion-asset bank closed

United Community Banks in Greenville, S.C., has agreed to buy ANB Holdings in Oakland Park, Fla. The $27.4 billion-asset United

Lumin Digital, a cloud-native digital banking provider in San Ramon, Calif., raised more than $160 million in equity financing. Lumin

Fleur Capital has agreed to buy Simmesport State Bank in Simmesport, La. Fleur, led by Spirit of Texas Bank President

Shareholders of IF Bancorp backed a nonbinding proposal calling for the sale of the Watseka, Ill., company. The $893 million-asset

Horizon Bancorp in Michigan City, Ind., disclosed that a plan to sell its mortgage warehouse business has fallen through. The

Old National Bancorp in Evansville, Ind., has agreed to buy Bremer Financial in St. Paul, Minn. The $54 billion-asset Old

Island Federal Credit Union in Hauppauge, N.Y., has added some permanency to its leadership. The credit union said in a

Scott Kavanaugh is retiring as CEO of First Foundation in Dallas. The $13.6 billion-asset company said in a press release

Union Bankshares in Morrisville, Vt., has implemented a 20-year term limit for its directors. The $1.5 billion-asset company disclosed in