B2 Bank has moved its headquarters to Utah. The bank said in a press release that it relocated from Mountain Iron, Minn., to Holladay, Utah. The move positions B2 Bank in a fast-growing fintech corridor, expanding access to talent and supporting its long-term strategic goals. “Relocating our headquarters to Holladay is a defining step in B2 Bank’s growth into a truly national bank,” Ryan Jaskiewicz, the bank's CEO, said in

Community State Bank in Orbisonia, Pa., has a new leader. The $400 million-asset bank said in a press release that Nicole Wilson had become its CEO. Wilson, who remains president, succeeded Michael Bibak, who retired. “From the outset, the timing of Mike’s departure was intentionally flexible, allowing it to be guided by the progress of the transition to Nicole Wilson and her leadership team," Jessica Tice, the bank's chairman, said

Pioneer Bancorp in Albany, N.Y., has acquired The College Advisor of New York, a firm that helps families navigate the college search and admissions process. The College Advisor of New York provides personalized guidance, hands‑on support, and assistance identifying colleges that are the right academic, personal, and financial fit. The price wasn't disclosed. Dean Skarlis, founder and president of The College Advisor of New York, will lead the $2 billion-asset

Banc of California in Los Angeles reported a staggering $251.3 million loss after repositioning its balance sheet. The $34.3 billion-asset company said in a press release that it sold $2.3 billion of lower-yielding securities and began the process of selling $827 million of commercial real estate and multifamily construction loans. The company also retired $385 million of subordinated debt ahead of "a significantly higher interest rate reset.” “We made a

National Bank of Indianapolis is priming CEO succession. The $3.1 billion-asset bank said that Doug Talley will become its president on Aug. 3. Talley, who succeeded Mark Bruin, is also expected to become CEO when Bruin retires early next year. Talley is chief banking officer and chief lending officer.

Fintech founder Darragh Buckley has officially taken over a bank. Buckley, who created Increase, a customer-facing API company, announced the creation of Increase Bank after buying Twin City Bancorp in Longview, Wash. "This is the bank for ambitious technology companies," Buckley said in a LinkedIn post. "You’re obsessed with building the best possible product for your customers; we’re just as obsessed with building for you." Increase built its own API-first core technology.

InvestiFi has raised $20 million to accelerate its embedded investing platform for banks and credit unions. The CUSO said in a press release that the funding round was led by Vibe Credit Union, with participation from BankTech Ventures, Navari, and several credit unions. InvestiFi has grown from four clients in 2024 to more than 60 customers. Its technology allows members to invest directly through a financial institution's digital banking platform

Blue Ridge Bankshares in Charlottesville, Va., slipped back into the red after a problematic loan came to light. The $2.3 billion-asset company said in a press release that it lost $200,000 in the second quarter, reversing an $800,000 profit from a quarter earlier. The net loss included an after-tax $2.1 million loan-loss provision. Blue Ridge said that $11.4 million of loans from a single out-of-market relationship originated before 2024 by