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

A group of bankers with ties to Grand Savings Bank in Grove, Okla., has agreed to buy Stark Bancshares in

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

The Federal Reserve has barred the former CEO of the failed Heartland Tri-State Bank from future participation in the banking

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has issued a cease-and-desist order to Clear Fork Bank in Albany, Texas,

Clarion County Community Bank in Clarion, Pa., has new leadership. The $230 million-asset bank said that Travis Heiser had become

Capital City Bank Group in Tallahassee, Fla., will take over full ownership of Capital City Home Loans. The $4.2 billion-asset

Bethpage Federal Credit Union in Bethpage, N.Y., is rebranding as FourLeaf Federal Credit Union. The $13.4 billion-asset credit union aid

Moody’s in New York has acquired loan-origination platform Numerated Growth Technologies for an undisclosed amount. Moody's said in a press

Robinhood Markets has agreed to buy TradePMR, a custodial and portfolio management platform for registered investment advisers (RIAs). Robinhood said

The Federal Reserve has issued a new cease-and-desist order to Small Business Bank in Lenexa, Kan. The Fed said the

Industry Bancshares in Industry, Texas, which has been embroiled in a battle with the Office of the Comptroller of the

Martin Gruenberg has set a date for his retirement as chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Gruenberg, in an

FirstSun Capital Bancorp in Denver and HomeStreet in Seattle have terminated their planned merger after failing to secure regulatory approval.

Buckley State Bank in Buckley, Ill., is looking to hire a new president and CEO. The $50 million-asset bank is

PBT Bancshares in McPherson, Kan., has applied to acquire Kanza Financial in Kingman, Kan. PBT, the parent of the $1.2

Associated Banc-Corp in Green Bay, Wis., is raising up to $345 million that could be used to fine-tune its balance

Star One Credit Union in Sunnyvale, Calif., has invested $4.5 million in a new credit union service organization (CUSO) focused

Zeplyn, a software-as-a-service company that streamlines wealth management workflows, has raised $3 million in a funding round led by early-stage

Republic First Bank failed in April largely because of a “dysfunctional” management and board that made it difficult for regulators

Cascade Federal Credit Union in Kent, Wash., turned to the banking industry to recruit its next leader. The $347 million-asset

Axos Financial in San Diego has formed a technology and life sciences banking division after recruiting a banker from City

Insight Credit Union in Winter Springs, Fla., has agreed to a sale-leaseback transaction involving three branches. The credit union sold

Organizers of a proposed New Orleans de novo plan to open the bank as a minority depository institution. The group

Wilson Bank & Trust in Lebanon, Tenn., has agreed to buy a Cookeville, Tenn., branch from F&M Financial in Clarksville,

Farmers Savings Bank in Colesburg, Iowa, has agreed to buy Elgin State Bank in Elgin, Iowa. The $235.5 million-asset Farmers

A former executive at Nano Banc in Irvine, Calif., has been barred from working in the banking industry. The Federal

Malvern Bank in Malvern, Iowa, will soon have a new president. The $216 million-asset bank said in a press release

George Makris Jr. is back at the helm of Simmons First National in Pine Bluff, Ark. The $27.3 billion-asset company

Valley National Bancorp in New York brought in nearly $449 million by selling common stock. The $62 billion-asset company, which

Dime Community Bancshares in Hauppauge, N.Y., is raising $125 million to potentially reposition its balance sheet. The $13.7 billion-asset company

Carver Bancorp in New York is facing a proxy challenge from a big investor. Dream Chasers Capital Group, which owned

Florida’s Office of Financial Regulation placed Alliance Credit Union of Florida in Gainesville into conservatorship. The National Credit Union Administration

DCFU Financial in Dearborn, Mich., has agreed to buy Winter Park National Bank in Winter Park, Fla. The $7 billion-asset

Valley National Bancorp in New York is planning to raise $400 million. The $62 billion-asset company said in a press

Shareholders at Territorial Bancorp have approved the Honolulu company's sale to Hope Bancorp in Los Angeles, thwarting an effort by

Navy Federal Credit Union in Vienna, Va., must pay $95 million to address claims by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Alliant Credit Union in Chicago has a new leader. The $20.3 billion-asset credit union said that Dennis Devine had stepped

A group has applied to form a bank in New Orleans. Organizers submitted an application to the Federal Deposit Insurance

An investor group has completed its purchase of First State Bank of Decatur in Michigan. GTSB Financial said in a

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is considering issuing an enforcement action against Capital One Financial in McLean, Va., in connection

Technology firm nCino in Wilmington, N.C., has agreed to buy U.K.-based Software-as-a-Service platform FullCircl. The acquirer said in a press

Franklin Financial Services in Chambersburg, Pa., is looking for a new president and CEO. The $2.2 billion-asset Franklin disclosed in

Sterling Bancorp in Southfield, Mich., chose to sell its bank to EverBank in Jacksonville, Fla., after a group of experienced

Provident Bancorp in Amesbury, Mass., is being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission over disclosures it made tied to

Peapack-Gladstone Financial in Bedminster, N.J., is rebranding its bank and wealth management operations under a single name as it looks

First Financial Bank in El Dorado, Ark., will start 2025 with new leadership. The $1.7 billion-asset bank said in a

Security Bank in Springfield, Ill., is planning to convert from a mutual to a stock holding company. The $219.6 million-asset

Northrim BanCorp in Anchorage, Alaska, has acquired Sallyport Commercial Finance. Northrim said in a press release that its deal valued the

Mid Penn Bancorp in Harrisburg, Pa., has agreed to buy William Penn Bancorp. in Bristol, Pa. The $5 billion-asset Mid

Central Pacific Bancorp in Honolulu reported quarterly earnings that included expenses tied to assessing a "strategic opportunity." The $7.4 billion-asset

VyStar Credit Union in Jacksonville, Fla., must pay a $1.5 million civil penalty to address the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's

HomeStreet in Seattle could look to shed $800 million of multifamily loans if its planned sale to FirstSun Capital Bancorp

Arrow Financial in Glen Falls, N.Y., has acquired an insurance agency. The $4.4 billion-asset company said in a press release

Bank of America in Charlotte, N.C., is in talks with several federal agencies over various aspects of its efforts to

FirstSun Capital Bancorp in Denver and HomeStreet in Seattle are evaluating "an alternative regulatory structure" for their planned merger after

Quaint Oak Bancorp in Southampton, Pa., has agreed to a sale-leaseback transaction with Mountainseed Real Estate Services. The $702 million-asset

Austin Bancorp in Jacksonville, Texas, has agreed to buy Chasewood Bank in Houston. The parent of the $2.8 billion-asset Austin

Casap, a startup created to help banks and fintechs combat first-party fraud, has raised $8.5 million in seed and pre-seed

An investor group aiming to disrupt the sale of Territorial Bancorp to Hope Bancorp in Los Angeles has shared more

First Northwest Bancorp in Port Angeles, Wash., is no longer operating under an enforcement action. The company said in a

The Canadian Digital Governance Council has become the second entity to apply with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to become

First Northwest Bancorp in Port Angeles, Wash., is restating its second-quarter results after determining that it had another $6.6 million

Peoples Financial Services in Scranton, Pa., has accelerated its CEO succession plan. The $5.5 billion-asset company said in a press

U & I Financial in Lynwood, Wash., is operating under a written agreement with the Federal Reserve. The Fed disclosed

First Carolina Bank in Rocky Mount, N.C., has agreed to buy BM Technologies in Radnor, Pa. The $3.2 billion-asset bank

Griggsville Bancshares in Griggsville, Ill., has agreed to buy Scott Morgan Bancorp in Bluffs, Ill. The holding company for the

CVB Financial in Ontario, Calif., reported lower quarterly profit after selling some underwater securities. The $15.4 billion-asset company said in

EverBank in Jacksonville, Fla., has agreed to buy the life premium finance division of Primis Bank in McLean, Va. The

Heritage Financial in Olympia, Wash., reported lower quarterly earnings after selling underwater securities and charging off a loan. The $7.2

MidWestOne Financial Group in Iowa City posted a big quarterly loss after repositioning its balance sheet. The $6.6 billion-asset company

Midland States Bancorp in Effingham, Ill., is scaling back in equipment finance and some consumer lending segments. The $7.8 billion-asset

HarborOne Bancorp in Brockton, Mass., reported lower quarterly profit due to an issue with a commercial real estate loan. The $5.8

Valley National in New York is continuing to derisk its balance sheet. The $62.1 billion-asset company said in a press

Pathward Financial in Sioux Falls, S.D., will receive a $1 million advance for its patience with selling its commercial insurance

First Bancorp in Southern Pines, N.C., reported lower quarterly profit as it braces for the potential financial impact of Hurricane

Independent Bank Group in McKinney, Texas, which is in the process of selling itself to SouthState in Winter Haven, Fla., is

Y-12 Federal Credit Union in Oak Ridge, Tenn., has agreed to buy First State Bank of the Southeast in Middlesboro,

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau hit Goldman Sachs and Apple with $89 million in financial penalties tied to their handling of

Farmers National Banc Corp. in Canfield, Ohio, reported lower quarterly profit after an issue with a commercial credit backed by

First Commerce Bancorp in Lewisburg, Tenn., has agreed to buy Peoples Bank of Middle Tennessee in Shelbyville. The holding company

Informa Group, which operates the Finovate conference series, has acquired Ascential. Ascential is the company behind the annual Money20/20 conference

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau created an exemption for smaller banks when it comes to the agency's new open banking

Banco Santander has debuted its digital bank in the United States. The Spanish bank launched Openbank, which has been available

Banc of California in Irvine reported a quarterly loss after selling underwater securities. The $33.4 billion-asset company said in a

Citizens Alliance Bank in Clara City, Minn., has agreed to buy Stockmens Bank in Cascade, Mont. The $1.4 billion-asset Citizens

GBank Financial Holdings in Las Vegas raised $20 million from a private placement. The parent of the $1 billion-asset GBank

Atlantic Union Bankshares in Richmond, Va., has agreed to buy Sandy Spring Bancorp in Olney, Md. The $27.5 billion-asset Atlantic

First National Bank of Lindsay in Oklahoma was closed by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The Federal

Business First Bancshares in Baton Rouge, La., has a new bank president. The $6.7 billion-asset company said in a press release

Franklin Financial Services in Chambersburg, Pa., restructured its securities portfolio. The $2 billion-asset company disclosed in a regulatory filing that its

Provident Financial Services in Jersey City, N.J., has settled a lawsuit tied to its overdraft fees. The $24.1 billion-asset company

National Bankshares in Blacksburg, Va., has a new president lined up. The $1.8 billion-asset company said in a press release

Metropolitan Bank Holding in New York reported lower quarterly profit that reflected a reserve designed to address a probe into

New York Community Bancorp in Hicksville is planning to cut about 700 jobs at its bank. The $119.1 billion-asset company

FNB Corp. in Pittsburgh sold a portfolio of indirect auto loans at a loss. The $48 billion-asset FNB said in

Jewel Box Financial Services in Columbus, Wis., has agreed to buy Wisconsin River Bank in Sauk City, Wis. The $505

OceanFirst Financial in Red Bank, N.J., incurred costs in the third quarter after buying a mortgage lender and a finance

Axiom Bank entered into a formal agreement with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency that flagged the Maitland,

First Liberty National Bancshares in Liberty, Texas, has agreed to buy Coastal Bancshares in Pearland, Texas. The parent of the

Texas Capital Bancshares in Dallas, which reported a quarterly loss after repositioning its securities portfolio and incurring restructuring costs, said

Webster Financial in Stamford, Conn., reported lower quarterly profit after it sold more underwater securities, incurred restructuring expenses and divested

Berkshire Hills Bancorp in Boston sold a portfolio of Upstart-related consumer loans at a loss. The company disclosed in a

Burke & Herbert Financial Services in Alexandria, Va., has fulfilled a pledge for its purchase of Summit Financial Group by

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. agreed to pay nearly $10 million to settle redlining claims. The Justice Department and the Consumer

New York Community Bancorp in Hicksville will rebrand as Flagstar Financial. The $119 billion-asset company said in a press release

Lowndes Bancshares in Valdosta, Ga., has acquired FMB Bancshares in Lakeland, Ga. The deal was disclosed by Performance Trust Capital

Border Bancshares in Fargo, N.D., has raised $5.2 million after selling common stock. The holding company for the $953 million-asset

Fieldpoint Private Bank & Trust in Greenwich, Conn., which is operating under a written agreement with the Federal Reserve, raised

FB Financial in Nashville, Tenn., reported lower quarterly profit that reflected its decision to sell underwater securities. The $12.9 billion-asset

National Bank of Arizona in Tucson has a new CEO. The $5 billion-asset bank said in a press release that

Bankwell Financial Group in New Canaan, Conn., said its third-quarter results will be hit by an $8.2 million charge-off. The

Bravera Holdings in Dickinson, N.D., has agreed to buy VISIONBank in Fargo, N.D. The $3.2 billion-asset Bravera said in a

Citadel Federal Credit Union in Exton, Pa., agreed to pay about $6.5 million to address claims that it failed to

Home BancShares in Conway, Ark., added $16.7 million to its loan-loss allowance to cover potential losses from Hurricane Helene. The

An investor in Territorial Bancorp has vowed to vote against the Honolulu company's pending sale to Hope Bancorp in Los

State Bank of Southern Utah in Cedar City will have a new CEO in 2025. The $2.5 billion-asset bank said

Family Savings Credit Union in Rainbow City, Ala., has agreed to buy two branches from Merit Bank in Huntsville, Ala.

MainStreet Bancshares in Fairfax, Va., expects to report a third-quarter loss due to nonperforming loans. The $2.1 billion-asset company said

Georgia Banking Co. in Atlanta has agreed to buy Primary Bancshares in Atlanta. The $2 billion-asset Georgia Banking said in

Jim Reuter's retirement didn't last long. The $30.2 billion-asset First Interstate BancSystem in Billings, Mont., hired Reuter to become its

Hills Bancorp. in Hills, Iowa, will start next year with a new leader. The $4.3 billion-asset company said in a

Isabella Bank Corp. in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., disclosed about $5.6 million in exposure to two customers. The $2.1 billion-asset company

LendingClub in San Francisco and Pagaya Technologies in New York have partnered to buy the intellectual property behind the now-defunct

HAPO Community Credit Union in Richland, Wash., has agreed to buy Community First Bank in Kennewick, Wash. The $2.3 billion-asset

Grasshopper Bank in New York has agreed to buy Auto Club Trust in Dearborn, Mich. The $835 million-asset Grasshopper said

Stryv Bank in Wichita, Kan., has a new president. The $236 million-asset bank said in a press release that Zach

River Run Bancorp in Newburyport, Mass., is planning to merge with Rollstone Bancorp in Fitchburg, Mass. The $2.6 billion-asset River

Discussions between WesBanco in Wheeling, W.Va., and Premier Financial in Defiance, Ohio seemingly began at the Acquire or Be Acquired

NASB Financial in Kansas City, Mo., will have a new leader in 2025. The parent of the $2.8 billion-asset North

The Georgia Department of Banking and Finance approved Fiserv’s application for a special banking charter that gives it direct access

Territorial Bancorp in Honolulu, which is facing pressure from an unsolicited offer, has postponed a shareholder vote for its pending

Education First Federal Credit Union in Beaumont, Texas, has a new CEO. Urjit Patel announced on his LinkedIn account that

OneAZ Credit Union in Phoenix has agreed to buy 1st Bank of Yuma in Arizona. The $3.6 billion-asset credit union

Coastal Financial in Everett, Wash., has a new president for its fintech and Banking-as-a-Service division. The $4 billion-asset company said

CU WealthNext, a credit union-owned fintech, has invested in Concreit, a fractional real estate investing platform. CU WealthNext, which did

TruWest Credit Union in Scottsdale, Ariz., has a new CEO. The $1.8 billion-asset credit union said in a press release

Institutional Shareholder Services has recommended that Territorial Bancorp shareholders reject the Honolulu company's pending sale to Hope Bancorp in Los

Five Rivers Bank, a proposed de novo being formed by a group of Sikh-Americans, has gained conditional approval from the

First Foundation in Dallas has begun the process of purging multifamily loans from its balance sheet. The $13.6 billion-asset company

AmeriNational Community Services in Albert Lea, Minn., received Federal Reserve approval to form a bank holding company so it can

Abri Credit Union in Romeoville, Ill., has a new CEO. The $400 million-asset Abri said in a press release that

Zions Bancorp. in Salt Lake City has agreed to buy four California branches from FirstBank in Lakewood, Colo. Zions' subsidiary

JD Bancshares in Jennings, La., has a president. The $1.2 billion-asset company said in a press release that Paul Brummett

SVB Financial Group in Santa Clara, Calif., sold its investment platform business. The former holding company to Silicon Valley Bank,

CNB Community Bancorp in Hillsdale, Mich., will buy 145,000 shares of its common stock after completing a tender offer. The

Interstate Bank in Perryton, Texas, has a new leader. The $264 million-asset bank said in a press release that Blair

Digital Federal Credit Union in Marlborough, Mass., and First Tech Federal Credit Union in San Jose, Calif., are planning a

Territorial Bancorp in Honolulu doubled down on its commitment to selling itself to Hope Bancorp in Los Angeles despite an

Byline Bancorp in Chicago has agreed to buy First Security Bancorp in Elmwook Park, Ill. The $9.6 billion-asset Byline said

Ponce Financial Group in New York has expanded into Florida. The company said in a press release that it opened

Wells Fargo in San Francisco and Fiserv in Milwaukee are planning to end joint venture Wells Fargo Merchant Services. Fiserv

A pair of credit unions focused on the Ukrainian-American community are planning to merge. The $1.4 billion-asset Self Reliance New

Pathward Financial in Sioux Falls, S.D., and AFS IBEX Financial Services said they remain committed to the sale of Pathward’s

Rhinebeck Bancorp in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., repositioned its securities portfolio. The company said in a press release that it sold $71

MidWestOne Financial Group in Iowa City raised $103.5 million by selling common stock. The company said in a press release that

An investor group has sweetened the pot in its effort to uproot Hope Bancorp’s purchase of Territorial Bancorp in Honolulu.

Orrstown Financial Services in Harrisburg, Pa., disclosed that the successor to its CEO is leaving. The $3.2 billion-asset company said

Amerant Bancorp in Coral Gables, Fla., is looking to raise at least $150 million in capital. The $9.7 billion-asset company

The Financial Data Exchange (FDX) has applied with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to become a recognized standard-setting organization to

Mifflinburg Bancorp in Mifflenburg, Pa., has agreed to buy Northumberland Bancorp in Northumberland, Pa. The $567 million-asset Mifflinburg said in

A group planning a bank in California has changed the location of the proposed de novo. Organizers of Elemi Bank

Northeast Bank in Portland, Maine, bought a large loan portfolio. The bank said in a press release that it acquired

ESL Federal Credit Union in Rochester, N.Y., has agreed to buy Generations Bank in Seneca Falls, N.Y. The $9.2 billion-asset

TowneBank in Suffolk, Va., has agreed to buy Village Bank and Trust Financial in Midlothian, Va. The $17.1 billion-asset TowneBank

Chain Bridge Bancorp in McLean, Va., is planning an initial public offering. The holding company for the $1.4 billion-asset Chain

BNY in New York agreed to buy Archer, a company that provides cloud-based software for managed accounts. BNY said it

Liberty Capital Bancshares in Addison, Texas, has agreed to buy Southwestern Bancorp in Boerne, Texas. The transaction between the parent

Silvergate Capital, which voluntarily liquidated its bank, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware. The holding company for the

TD Bank Group in Toronto will have a new CEO in 2025. The company said in a press release that