First Citizens BancShares in Raleigh, N.C., has brought back a veteran banker to lead its CIT Commercial Finance group. The

Nusenda Federal Credit Union in Albuquerque, N.M., has agreed to buy Western Heritage Bank in Las Cruces, N.M. The $4.1

Members 1st Federal Credit Union in Enola, Pa., will soon have a new CEO. The $7 billion-asset credit union said

BOK Financial in Tulsa, Okla., has entered the San Antonio, Texas, market. The $46 billion-asset company said in a press

Banks in Alabama and Virginia have raised capital through private placements. First Southern Bancshares in Florence, Ala., brought in $7

Five Star Bancorp in Rancho Cordova, Calif., will enter San Francisco after hiring a commercial team from Signature Bank. The

Essa Bancorp in Stroudsburg, Pa., will pay about $3 million to resolve redlining claims. The Justice Department said in a

Central Bancshares in Muscatine, Iowa, has agreed to buy McLaughlin Holding Co. in Moline, Ill. Central, the parent of the

The Federal Reserve ordered Silvergate Capital in La Jolla, Calif., to stick to its plan to liquidate itself. The Fed’s

A group in Los Altos, Calif., is looking to form a bank. Organizers of the proposed Entrust Bank filed an

BOK Financial in Tulsa, Okla., is apologizing for an issue that has delayed direct deposits and electronic payments. The $45.5

Republic First Bancorp in Philadelphia announced a series of moves designed to trim expenses. The $6.2 billion-asset company said in

All In Federal Credit Union in Daleville, Ala., has agreed to buy SunSouth Bank in Dothan, Ala. The $2.8 billion-asset

Blackhawk Bancorp in Beloit, Wis., attempted to sell itself to another bank before it began negotiating with First Mid Bancshares

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has ordered OneMain Financial in Evansville, Ind., to pay $20 million to resolve claims the

UMB Financial in Kansas City, Mo., has agreed to buy Hybarger & Associates, a consulting firm focused on community bank

Coastal Financial in Everett, Wash., has hired a veteran banker to oversee its Banking-as-a-Service platform. Chris Rigoni announced on his

Republic First Bancorp in Philadelphia will have a new chairman. The $6.2 billion-asset company said in a press release that

OneAZ Credit Union in Phoenix has a new CEO. The $3 billion-asset credit union said in a press release that

Shareholders of Mid-Southern Bancorp approved an outside proposal that the Salem, Ind., company hire an investment bank to help it

Roc Capital Holdings in New York has acquired the origination assets of Civic Financial Services from PacWest Bancorp in Los

Edmonton Bancshares in Edmonton, Ky., has agreed to buy Sumner Financial in Gallatin, Tenn. Edmonton, the parent for the $733

First Guaranty Bancshares in Hammond, La., has raised $10 million through a private placement of common stock. The $3.2 billion-asset

Blue Foundry Bancorp in Rutherford, N.J., prevailed in its proxy contest with activist investor Larry Seidman. The $2.1 billion-asset company

New York Community Bancorp in Hicksville, N.Y., has agreed to take over Signature Bank’s lease in midtown Manhattan. Empire State

Citizens Financial Group in Providence, R.I., will pay a $9 million fine to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to address

Daylight, an LGBTQ+ neobank, is shutting down. Rob Curtis, Daylight’s co-founder and CEO, announced the decision in a blog, stating

QED Investors, a venture capital firm in Alexandria, Va., has closed two new funds to invest in fintech firms. QED

Gouverneur Bancorp in Gouverneur, N.Y., is planning a second-step conversion to become a fully stock-owned company. The $205 million-asset Gouverneur

Fifth Third Bancorp in Cincinnati has acquired Rize Money, an Arlington, Va., embedded payments platform. The $209 billion-asset Fifth Third

JPMorgan Chase in New York projected that net interest income should increase by $3 billion because of its purchase of

PacWest Bancorp in Los Angeles has agreed to sell a portfolio of real estate construction loans.   The $44.3 billion-asset

Adams Bank & Trust in Ogallala, Neb., took its servers offline, disabling transactions using online banking and its mobile app,

Bank of Marin Bancorp in Novato, Calif., has regained its footing with deposits.   The $4.1 billion-asset company shared in

LCNB Corp. in Lebanon, Ohio, has agreed to buy Cincinnati Bancorp in Cincinnati. The $1.9 billion LCNB said in a

Austin Capital Bank in Austin, Texas, has a new president.   Mark DeBiasio announced his hiring by the $329 million-asset

The Louisiana Credit Union League has a new CEO selected. The association said in a press release that Juan Fernandez

Western Alliance Bancorp. in Phoenix continues to bounce back from a turbulent time in the wake of high-profile bank failures.

F.N.B. Corp. in Pittsburgh has invested $1.1 million in Hill District Federal Credit Union in Pittsburgh. The $44 billion-asset F.N.B.

Bank of America in Charlotte, N.C., has created its first accelerator.  The Bank of America Breakthrough Lab will launch a

Farmers & Merchants State Bank in Archbold, Ohio, has shortened its name. The $3 billion-asset unit of Farmers & Merchants

Wesbanco in Wheeling, W.Va., will have a new CEO sooner than expected. The $5 billion-asset company said in a press

Georgia Banking in Atlanta has raised $27.2 million through a private placement. The $1 billion-asset company raised the capital on

Arrow Financial in Glens Falls, N.Y., has parted ways with its president and CEO. The $4 billion-asset company said in

Another director of RBB Bancorp resigned because of a disagreement over the Los Angeles company’s corporate governance and policy matters.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. wants to base its special assessment focused on banks’ uninsured deposit totals. The agency has

PacWest Bancorp in Los Angeles reported another large outflow of deposits. The $44.3 billion-asset company disclosed in its quarterly filing

Organizers of a proposed bank in Bedford, N.H., plan to raise at least $25 million in initial capital. Granite First

First Citizens BancShares in Raleigh, N.C., had a mammoth quarter for profitability after booking a $9.8 billion gain from buying

Marqeta, a card issuing platform, plans to cut about 15% of its workforce. The fintech disclosed in a regulatory filing

A group in Bedford, N.H., has applied to form a bank. Organizers of Granite First Bank submitted an application on

Cadence Bank in Tupelo, Miss., plans to close 35 branches this year, or roughly 8.5% of its network. The $48.7

Lakeland Financial in Warsaw, Ind., has a new president. The $6.4 billion-asset company said in a press release that Kristin

MVB Financial in Fairmont, W.Va., and Integrated Financial Holdings in Raleigh, N.C., have terminated MVB’s proposed purchase of IFHI. The

Perry County Bancorp has entered into a written agreement with the Federal Reserve that instructs the Du Quoin, Ill., company

The California Department of Financial Protection has joined the Federal Reserve in accepting some responsibility for the March 10 failure

Goldman Sachs in New York said that U.S. agencies are looking into its dealings with SVB Financial leading up to

PacWest Bancorp in Los Angeles cut its dividend to a penny. The $44.3 billion-asset company said late Friday that it

Blue Ridge Bankshares in Charlottesville, Va., has hired a veteran banker to serve as CEO of its bank. The $2.9

FNCB Bancorp in Dunmore, Pa., has decided not to buy any more shares in Quaint Oak Bancorp in Southampton, Pa.

Pacific West Bancorp in Portland, Ore., is the latest bank to take steps to avoid brand confusion. The parent of

Republic First Bancorp in Philadelphia is getting out of the mortgage business. The $6.2 billion-asset company also said in a

First Internet Bancorp in Fishers, Ind., is reporting a larger first-quarter loss after recording an additional charge off for a

At least 19 banks have tapped into the Federal Reserve’s Bank Term Funding Program. Those banks have borrowed more than

Western Alliance Bancorp. said it is weighing its legal options after the Financial Times published an article saying the Phoenix

Inspire Bank, a proposed Houston de novo, plans to apply to become a minority depository institution (MDI). Organizers also plan

Noble Credit Union in Fresno, Calif., has a new CEO. The $1.2 billion-asset credit union said in a press release

Equity Bancshares in Wichita, Kan., has hired a new bank president. The $5.1 billion-asset company said in a press release

PacWest Bancorp in Los Angeles said it hasn’t experienced any “out-of-the-ordinary deposit outflows” since Monday’s failure of First Republic Bank.

TD Bank Group in Toronto and First Horizon in Memphis, Tenn., have called off their planned merger. The $1.9 trillion-asset

Greenwood, an Atlanta digital bank focused on the Black and Latino communities, has acquired Kinly, a neobank that also serves

Securities sales cut into first-quarter profits at First of Long Island in Melville, N.Y. The $4.2 billion-asset company said in

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. floated a plan to offer different deposit insurance caps based on account type. The agency,

Orange County Bancorp in Middletown, N.Y., reported a sharp decrease in profit after it had to write off a $5

Community Bank System in Syracuse, N.Y., reported lower quarterly profit after joining the ranks of banks repositioning their balance sheets.

A group is looking to form a new bank in Houston. Organizers of Inspire Bank filed an application with the

Land of Lincoln Credit Union in Decatur, Ill., has agreed to buy Nokomis Savings Bank in Nokomis, Ill. The $457

Partners Bancorp in Salisbury, Md., was allowed to look for a buyer after OceanFirst Financial, its original acquirer, agreed to

Sterling Bancorp in Southfield, Mich., narrowed its losses in the first quarter. The $2.4 billion-asset company said in a press

Republic First Bancorp in Philadelphia reported a $9.7 million first-quarter loss that reflected elevated legal expenses and an investment in

First Republic Bank in San Francisco, Calif., was closed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. The Federal

Another bank is feeling the sting of Signature Bank’s failure. BayFirst Financial in St. Petersburg, Fla., disclosed that a scheduled

Coastal Financial in Everett, Wash., said deposits increased largely because of its ongoing Banking-as-a-Service push. The $3.5 billion-asset company said

Isabella Bank in Mt. Pleasant, Mich., has implemented its succession plan. The $2 billion-asset company said in a press release

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. used its post mortem of the failure of Signature Bank to reflect on things it

The Federal Reserve’s initial report on the failure of Silicon Valley Bank does not indicate that a full-blown banking crisis

Cross River Bank has entered into a consent order with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. that requires the Teaneck, N.J.,

Dime Community Bancshares in Hauppauge, N.Y., hired four deposit-focused groups from the failed Signature Bank.   The $13.8 billion-asset company

Movement Bank in Danville, Va., has a new president. Mike Whitehead announced his promotion on his LinkedIn profile. Whitehead, who

First Foundation in Dallas has reached an agreement with an activist investor to end litigation tied to director nominations. The

Bancorp 34 in Scottsdale, Ariz., has agreed to buy CBOA Financial in Tucson, Ariz. The $576 million-asset Bancorp 34 said

Eastern Bankshares in Boston reported a large quarterly loss after a major restructuring of its balance sheet. The $22.7 billion-asset

Hanover Bancorp in Mineola, N.Y., has a new president. The $2.1 billion-asset company said in a press release that Mac

MidWestOne Financial Group in Iowa City reported a sharp drop in profitability after repositioning its balance sheet. The $6.4 billion-asset

Hawthorn Bancshares in Jefferson City, Mo., will soon have a new CEO. The $1.9 billion-asset company said in a press

Mutuals in Illinois and Ohio plan to raise up to $27.7 million by converting to stock-owned companies.   PFS Bancorp

HarborOne Bancorp in Brockton, Mass., cut jobs in its mortgage division and will close a branch as part of a

First Internet Bancorp in Fishers, Ind., reported a net loss in the first quarter after shutting down its mortgage operations

First Interstate BancSystem in Billings, Mont., absorbed a large hit from selling securities in the first quarter. The $31.6 billion-asset

Prosperity Bancshares in Houston reported a sharp decline in deposits during the first quarter that it attributed to public funds.

PacWest Bancorp in Los Angeles reported a quarterly loss that reflected a goodwill impairment charge and expenses tied to an

Lake Shore Bancorp in Dunkirk, N.Y., has a new CEO. The $700 million-asset company said in a press release that Kim

BankUnited in Miami Lakes, Fla., lost $1.8 billion of deposits in the week after the failures of Silicon Valley Bank

Atlantic Union Bankshares in Richmond, Va., said a series of balance sheet moves, a legal reserve and a higher loan-loss

Peoples Bancorp in Marietta, Ohio, reported improved quarterly profit despite repositioning its balance sheet and recording a loan-loss provision. The

Three community banks completed private placements of common stock that collectively brought in nearly $45 million of capital. Iron Bancshares

NBT Bancorp in Norwich, N.Y., reported lower quarterly net income after writing off a $5 million investment in a failed

First Republic Bank in San Francisco plans to cut 20% to 25% of its workforce. The $233 billion-asset bank said

First National Bank and Trust in Shawnee, Okla., is getting closer to rebranding as Sovereign Bank. While the $815 million-asset

Bank of Marin Bancorp in Novato, Calif., lost $204 million of deposits over the final weeks of March. The $4.1

Middlefield Banc Corp. in Middlefield, Ohio, was the victim of a recent cyberattack. The $1.7 billion-asset Middlefield disclosed in a

Greg Becker has resigned as CEO of SVB Financial Group in Santa Clara, Calif. The company disclosed in a regulatory

Though unsuccessful in an effort to buy Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, Johnny Allison is still interested in bidding

CrossFirst Bankshares in Leawood, Kan., has agreed to buy Canyon Bancorp. in Tucson, Ariz. The $6.9 billion-asset CrossFirst said in

FVCBankcorp in Fairfax, Va., reported lower earnings that reflected balance sheet repositioning and a loss tied to its investment in

Western Alliance Bancorp. in Phoenix is looking to sell loans and rebuild its deposit base as part of a plan

Comerica in Dallas provided more details on the deposit outflows that took place during the first quarter. The $91.1 billion-asset

National Bank Holdings in Denver has bought a deposit acquisition and processing platform from StoneCastle Partners. The $9.9 billion-asset banking

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp in Archibold, Ohio, reported lower quarterly earnings that reflected higher noninterest expenses and a decision to

Liberty Bank in Middletown, Conn., has launched a digital-only bank. The $7 billion-asset bank said in a press release that

BancFirst in Oklahoma City plans to buy a branch from RCB Bank in Claremore, Okla. The $12.4 billion-asset BancFirst applied

Pinnacle Financial Partners in Nashville, Tenn., was able to play offense and defense in the wake of two high-profile bank

Goldman Sachs Group in New York could look to sell GreenSky, a fintech it bought about year ago for more

First Horizon in Memphis, Tenn., is being tight-lipped about the status of its pending sale to TD Bank. The $81

Nicolet Bankshares in Green Bay, Wis., reported a quarterly loss after repositioning its balance sheet. The $8.2 billion-asset company said

The Independent Community Bankers of America has identified six fintechs to join its latest cohort. The latest ThinkTECH Accelerator program

AmeriServ Financial in Johnstown, Pa., reported lower net income after absorbing a $926,000 hit from a subordinated debt investment in

CCFNB Bancorp in Bloomsburg, Pa., has agreed to buy Muncy Bank Financial in Muncy, Pa. The $944 million-asset parent of

Apple debuted a savings account for its Apple Card users that offers a 4.15% annual rate. The technology giant said

The Small Business Administration is set to end a 41-year moratorium limiting how many nondepository lenders from participating in the

MainStreet Bankshares in Fairfax, Va., said its Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform should launch at the end of this month. The $2.1

Regulators should rethink their approach to de novo bank activity, Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle Bowman said in a Friday speech.

Capital Bancorp in Rockville, Md., has a new bank president. The $2.1 billion-asset company said in a regulatory filing that

Wells Fargo in San Francisco said that veteran executive Mary Mack is retiring. The $1.9 trillion-asset company said in a

The Minnesota Credit Union Network has lined up its next CEO. The St. Paul, Minn., association said in a press

Altruist, a fintech custodian for registered investment advisers, has raised $112 million in a funding round led by Insight Partners

U.S. Bancorp in Minneapolis is shifting some executive responsibilities. The $675 billion-asset company said in a press release that Kate

Huntington Bancshares in Columbus, Ohio, has sold its retirement planning service business. The $182.9 billion-asset company disclosed in a regulatory

Walmart wants to end its credit card relationship with Capital One Financial in McLean, Va.   Capital One disclosed in

F&M Bank in Timberville, Va., has new leadership. The $1.3 billion-asset company said in a press release that Mike Wilkerson

CoastalSouth Bancshares in Hilton Head, S.C., has raised $9 million through a private placement of common stock. The $2 billion-asset

First Miami Bancorp in South Miami, Fla., considered four offers before deciding to negotiate with United Community Banks in Greenville,

Berkshire Hills Bancorp in Boston has added a former Federal Reserve official to its board. The $11.7 billion-asset company said

First Republic Bank in San Francisco has suspended payment of quarterly cash dividends on its outstanding noncumulative perpetual preferred stock.

Aspiration, a climate-focused neobank, plans to lay off more than 180 employees. The Marina Del Ray, Calif., company disclosed the

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has hired Blackrock Financial Market Advisory to assist in marketing the securities portfolios of the

Farmers Bank and Savings in Pomeroy, Ohio, has applied to acquire Nelsonville Home and Savings in Nelsonville, Ohio. The $394

Organizers are looking to form a de novo bank in Ocala, Fla. A group filed an application for deposit insurance

Western Alliance Bancorp. in Phoenix said that deposit balances have stabilized in the past two weeks. The $65 billion-asset company

NuMark Credit Union in Joliet, Ill., has agreed to buy Pioneer State Bank in Earlville, Ill. The $637 million-asset NuMark

Webster Financial in Stamford, Conn., has a new bank president. The $71.3 billion-asset company said in a press release that

The Bankers Helping Bankers Fund has made its first investment, committing funds to RiskScout, a regtech company that specializes in

The founder of Frank faces four criminal charges from the Department of Justice tied to claims of “falsely and dramatically

South Plains Financial in Lubbock, Texas, sold its insurance agency to Alliant Insurance Services. The $3.9 billion-asset South Financial said

Deposits at small and midsize U.S. banks are inching back up. Excluding the nation’s 25 biggest banks, deposits rose roughly

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. will look to sell about $60 billion of former Signature Bank loans this summer. The

SoFi Technologies in San Francisco has bought Wyndham Capital Mortgage. SoFi said in a press release that it paid cash

Montana’s Credit Unions has its next CEO lined up. The association said in a press release that Gerry Singleton will

HBT Financial in Bloomington, Ill., has set the stage for its next CEO. The $4.3 billion-asset company said in a

Infinant, a Charlotte, N.C., fintech, has raised capital in a financing round involving FINTOP Capital and JAM FINTOP BankTech. Infinant

The Independent Community Bankers of America’s decision to bring its fintech accelerator in-house should expedite bringing products to member banks

Republic First Bancorp in Philadelphia is looking to address confusion over its name and that of First Republic Bank, which

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has exercised its equity appreciation rights tied to common stock in First Citizens BancShares and

An activist investor has backed off a plan to nominate two directors to run for board seats at National Bankshares

First Carolina Bank in Rocky Mount, N.C., has hired an executive from Pinnacle Financial Partners to oversee its fintech strategy.

The White House is encouraging the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to exempt community banks from a special assessment tied to

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a rule that would require lenders to report data on small-business lending. The long-awaited

The Federal Reserve and Treasury Department have fined Wells Fargo in San Francisco a total of $97.8 million for unsafe

SkyPoint Federal Credit Union in Germantown, Md., said its CEO is retiring. The $210 million-asset credit union said in a

First Financial in Arthur, N.D., has agreed to buy HSB Financial in Harwood, N.D. The parent of the $515 million-asset

Patriot National Bancorp in Stamford, Conn., will have a new bank CEO. The $1.1 billion-asset company said in a press

The Fuller family is again running a bank in Dubuque, Iowa. Capra Bank is set to open next month in

German American Bancorp in Jasper, Ind., has tapped an insider to serve as its president. The $6.2 billion-asset company disclosed

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. received 27 offers from 18 bidders looking to buy Silicon Valley Bridge Bank and/or Silicon

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. plans to impose special assessments on the banking industry to replenish losses to the Deposit

FinWise Bancorp in Murray, Utah, has a new bank president. The $402 million-asset company said in a regulatory filing that

BM Technologies in Radnor, Pa., has hired an experienced banker to serve as co-CEO.   The parent company of BankMobile

First Citizens BancShares in Raleigh, N.C., has entered into a purchase and assumption agreement to buy deposits and loans tied

Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union in Greensboro, N.C., has lined up its next CEO. The $6 billion-asset credit union said

The Independent Community Bankers of America’s first fintech accelerator of 2023 will focus on retaining and attracting deposits – a

Organizers of Nova Bank in Huntsville, Ala., have received conditional approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The FDIC signed

Lone Star Bank in Houston considered offers from two other suitors – a bank and an investment group – before

First Carolina Bank in Raleigh has a new deposits partnership with BM Technologies in Radnor, Pa.   The $2.2 billion-asset

Executives at First Republic Bank in San Francisco will forego annual bonuses for 2023. The $213 billion-asset bank disclosed in

PacWest Bancorp in Los Angeles briefly explored raising capital before deciding that doing so “would not be prudent.”   The

First Mid Bancshares in Mattoon, Ill., has agreed to buy Blackhawk Bancorp in Beloit, Wis. The $6.7 billion-asset First Mid

PacWest Bancorp in Los Angeles said deposit volatility has “calmed” in recent days.   The $41.2 billion-asset company said in

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has extended the bidding process for Silicon Valley Bridge Bank in Santa Clara, Calif. The

AmeriServ Financial has filed a lawsuit against Driver Management in an effort to invalidate the activist investor’s bid to have

New York Community Bancorp in Hicksville has acquired "substantially all deposits and certain loan portfolios" tied to Signature Bridge Bank

The Federal Reserve will launch its FedNow Service in July. The Fed said in a press release the formal certification

SVB Financial Group in Santa Clara, Calif., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection a week after regulators seized its

RBB Bancorp said the sister of Alan Thian, who resigned as the Los Angeles company’s president and CEO last year,

Sterling Bancorp revised its fourth quarter and 2022 earnings after entering into a plea agreement with the Justice Department tied

First Republic Bank in San Francisco will receive a total of $30 billion of uninsured deposits from 11 U.S. banks.

South Shore Bancorp in South Weymouth, Mass., has agreed to merge with 1831 Bancorp in Dedham, Mass. The parent companies

Goldman Sachs in New York bought the portfolio of underwater securities that accelerated the demise of Silicon Valley Bank in

BayVanguard Bank in Baltimore plans to raise up to $141 million as part of its plans to convert from a

A high-ranking Federal Reserve official will oversee the post-mortem for Silicon Valley Bank. The Fed said in a press release

Silicon Valley Bank, the bridge bank formed after Friday’s high-profile failure, is “conducting business as usual,” according to its new

Somerset Savings Bank in Bound Brook, N.J., plans to raise up to $111 million as part of its plans to

Tim Mayopoulos, former president and CEO of Fannie Mae, was named CEO of the bridge bank tied to Friday's failure

Several banks have issued statements showing their overall financial health and sources of liquidity in the wake of two high-profile

SVB Financial in Santa Clara, Calif., is exploring strategic options for its businesses that were not seized by regulators on

What a topsy-turvy week. In a matter of days, Silvergate shut down its crypto exchange network, then announced it would liquidate

HSBC Holdings has bought Silicon Valley Bank UK for just over a dollar. HSBC said in a press release that

First Republic Bank in San Francisco said it has improved it financial position with help from the Federal Reserve and

Regulators shut down Signature Bank in New York while vowing to make all depositors of the New York bank and

LendingClub in San Francisco is among the companies that have disclosed having deposit accounts at Silicon Valley Bank at the

Regulators have taken over Silicon Valley Bank in Santa Clara, Calif., marking the second-largest bank failure behind Washington Mutual in

Republic First Bancorp in Philadelphia plans to raise $125 million in capital. The $5.6 billion-asset company said in a press

East Texas Bankshares of Livingston plans to merge its two banks. The company said it will merge the $311 million-asset

Derek Williams did not plan on a banking career. After graduating from college in 1984, he considered corporate finance. A

SVB Financial in Santa Clara, Calif., saw its shares tumble after disclosing plans to raise capital after selling a large

Julie L. Williams, who twice served as Acting Comptroller of the Currency, has joined the board of Anchorage Digital Bank

Silvergate Capital in La Jolla, Calif., plans to wind down operations and voluntarily liquidate its bank. The $11.4 billion-asset company

Newtek Business Services in Boca Raton, Fla., which recently bought a bank, has filed to raise up to $500 million

Saint Louis Bancshares in St. Louis, Mo., has raised $27 million in capital. The parent of the $824 million-asset St.

Fifth Third Bancorp in Cincinnati has agreed to buy Big Data Healthcare, a healthcare payments company. The $207 billion-asset Fifth

The CEO of Lake Shore Bancorp will retire just weeks after the Dunkirk, N.Y., company’s bank was classified as being

Fifth Third Bancorp in Cincinnati will shrink the size of its board after the retirement of its executive chairman. The

Silvergate Capital in La Jolla, Calif., has shut down its cryptocurrency payments network after months of implosions by digital assets

SouthState in Winter Haven, Fla., will eliminate the position of executive chairman, separating employment with former CEO Robert Hill Jr.

Signature Bank in New York has run off about $1.5 billion of crypto-related deposits so far this quarter. The $110.4

Webster Financial in Stamford, Conn., will delay filing its annual report after identifying a potential material weakness. The $71.3 billion-asset

Longview Community Bank in Mount Pulaski, Ill., has agreed to buy Bank of Chestnut in Chestnut, Ill. The $68.3 million-asset

First Fidelity Bank in Oklahoma City has started offering a Banking-as-a-Service product. The $2.7 billion-asset First Fidelity said in a

Buy Now, Pay Later borrowers are more likely to show signs of financial distress compared to non-users, according to a

Add another regional bank to the list of financial institutions doing away with overdraft fees for consumer accounts. Wintrust Financial

Avidia Bank in Hudson, Mass., will soon have a new president and CEO.   The $2.5 billion-asset bank said in

Silvergate Capital in La Jolla, Calif., warned that recent securities sales will negatively affect its regulatory capital levels and could

U.S. Bancorp in Minneapolis has invested in Ownera, a fintech that works with tokenized assets. Ownera said in a press

MVB Financial in Fairmont, W.Va., has sold an advisory practice it bought three years earlier. The $3.1 billion-asset company said

Washington Federal in Seattle saw an opportunity with a bank that a number of other banks had no interest in

Thread Bancorp in Brentwood, Tenn., has hired a banker from Live Oak Bank to oversee its fintech relationships. The $417

TD Bank in Toronto and First Horizon in Memphis, Tenn., are skeptical that they can complete their merger by the

Archway, a platform that was spun off from Washington Federal in Seattle, has raised $15 million of Series A funding.

Park National in Newark, Ohio, has agreed to pay $9 million to settle redlining claims. The Justice Department said in

S&T Bancorp in Indiana, Pa., will eliminate all nonsufficient funds (NSF) fees for consumer and business deposit accounts. The $9.1

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

U.S. Bancorp said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is considering "a potential enforcement action" tied to the Minneapolis company’s handling

Apex Bank in Camden, Tenn., plans to move its corporate headquarters to West Knoxville. The $1.1 billion-asset bank has a

Unity National Bank of Houston has received a $50 million investment from Baker Hughes, an energy technology company. Baker Hughes

Two executives at Metallicus, a San Francisco fintech, has applied to form a bank holding company and buy State Bank

TD Bank in Toronto; Independent Bank Group in McKinney, Texas; and HSBC Holdings are the latest banks to settle longstanding

Synergy Bancshares in Houma, La., has agreed to buy Peoples Bancshares of Pointe Coupee Parish in New Roads, La. The

HarborOne Bancorp in Brockton, Mass., has changed its bank’s charter after getting too big to use a benefit of being

The Credit Union Executives Society (CUES) in Madison, Wis., has hired a search firm to help it find a successor

The Federal Reserve Board has rejected a request by Custodia Bank to reconsider last month’s decision to deny the Cheyenne,

Citizens Trust Bank in Atlanta will hold about $65 million of USD Coin (USDC) cash reserves for Circle Internet Financial

Federal bank regulators are warning banks to be diligent about potential runs associated with crypto-related deposits. The Federal Reserve, Federal

A potential battle is brewing at First Foundation after the Dallas company invalidated an attempt by an activist investor to

Byline Bancorp in Chicago briefly walked away from talks to buy Inland Bancorp in Oak Brook, Ill. The $7.4 billion-asset

Dietrich Bank in Effingham, Ill., will soon have a new CEO. The $1.2 billion-asset bank said in a press release

Main Street Financial Services in Wheeling, W.Va., has agreed to buy Wayne Savings Bancshares in Wooster, Ohio. The $604.3 million-asset

First Citizens BancShares in Raleigh, N.C., has rebranded its vendor equipment finance unit. The $109.3 billion-asset company said in a

LINKBANCORP in Camp Hill, Pa., has agreed to buy Partners Bancorp in Salisbury, Md. The $1.2 billion-asset LINK agreed to

At least 136 banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. had ongoing or planned crypto-related activities in January. Many

Brunswick Bancorp in New Brunswick, N.J., considered six offers before agreeing to negotiate exclusively with Mid Penn Bancorp in Harrisburg,

Provident Bancorp in Amesbury, Mass., has locked down its top leadership. The $1.6 billion-asset company said in a press release

Buckeye State Bancshares in Powell, Ohio, has agreed to buy Rockhold Bancshares in Bainbridge, Ohio. The parent of the $320

Washington Business Bank in Olympia no longer plans to sell itself to an individual investor.   The $97.5 million-asset bank

PacWest Bancorp in Los Angeles plans to lay off 200 employees at a unit that lends to real estate investors.

Woodland Bank in Deer River, Minn., has a new president. The $138 million-asset bank named Kurt Werner to the post,

Huntington Bancshares in Columbus, Ohio, plans to streamline its consumer operations into a single segment. The $183 billion-asset company will

Ohio Valley Banc Corp. in Gallipolis plans to close its online consumer mortgage company. The $1.2 billion-asset company disclosed in

The Bankers Helping Bankers Fund, a fintech-focused venture capital fund, has completed its first fundraising round. The BHB Fund, managed

Fifth Third Bancorp in Cincinnati is planning to merge Provide, a heath care focused fintech, into its bank. The $207

A group in Grandview Heights, Ohio, is planning a women-owned bank. Organizers have applied with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

Clarion County Community Bank in Clarion, Pa., is planning a new division to focus on expansion in Erie, Pa. The

Creighton Federal Credit Union in Omaha, Neb., is slowly getting back to normal following a series of fraudulent online debit

FB Financial in Nashville, Tenn., has invested in a fintech that focuses on manufactured home loans. The $12.8 billion-asset company

A former president of First Security Bank-West in Beulah, N.D., has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after

Customers Bancorp in Malvern, Pa., has formed a new loan syndications banking team, marking an expansion in middle-market lending. The

Joe DePaolo, founding CEO of Signature Bank, plans to gradually step back from the New York bank. The $110 billion-asset

Truist Financial in Charlotte, N.C., has agreed to sell a 20% stake in its insurance unit for nearly $2 billion

Lake Shore Bancorp in Dunkirk, N.Y. has suspended its quarterly dividend after its bank was classified as being in a

  TD Bank in Toronto has pledged $50 billion to underserved communities as part of a community benefits plan tied

Comun, a challenger bank that will focus on the Latino community, has raised $4.5 million in seed funding. The neobank

Hiring challenges spurred Salisbury Bancorp in Lakeville, Conn., to start looking for a buyer last fall. The $1.5 billion-asset company

Lael Brainard will resign from the Federal Reserve after being appointed the new director of President Biden’s National Economic Council.

Citizens Alliance Bank in Clara City, Minn., has agreed to buy Granite Mountain Bank in Butte, Mont. The $1.2 billion-based

Trico Bancshares in Chico, Calif., is dealing with a cybersecurity incident. The $9.9 billion-asset company disclosed in a regulatory filing

United Community Banks in Greenville, S.C., has agreed to buy First Miami Bancorp in South Miami, Fla.   The $24

Northpointe Bank in Grand Rapids, Mich., is exiting the correspondent lending business. The $4.4 billion-asset bank plans to focus more

TD Bank Group in Toronto and First Horizon in Memphis, Tenn., have extended the deadline date for their planned merger.

Ashton Ryan, former CEO of First NBC Bank, has been found guilty of bank fraud charges that contributed to the

Northwest Bank in Columbus, Ohio, has formed a commercial finance group. The $14 billion-asset bank said in a press release

Affirm Holdings in San Francisco has reduced its reliance on Cross River Bank in Teaneck, N.J., to originate loans. The

Wells Fargo agreed to pay $300 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that claimed the San Francisco company did not

SVB Financial Group in Santa Clara, Calif., has promoted several executives to lead key verticals. The $213 billion-asset company said

Adelphi Bank, a black-owned de novo in Columbus, Ohio, is poised to become the first bank to open in 2023.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. lowered the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rating for Transportation Alliance Bank, reflecting an issue with

Country Agencies & Investments, a bank holding company in Odessa, Mo., has merged the three banks it owns. The BHC

Fidelity Bank in Wichita, Kan., plans to sell two branches in Oklahoma to WeStreet Federal Credit Union in Tulsa, Okla.

CF Bankshares in Columbus, Ohio, plans to add several new commercial products in coming months. The $1.8 billion-asset company said

Republic First Bancorp in Philadelphia has parted ways with its bank president. The $5.6 billion-asset company disclosed in a regulatory

BayFirst Financial in St. Petersburg, Fla., will have a new CEO in 2024. The $939 million-asset company said in a

Clackamas Federal Credit Union in Oak Grove, Ore., has rebranded as Embold Credit Union. The $612 million-asset credit union said

Comerica in Dallas has formed a national investment banking group within its Comerica Securities unit. The $85 billion-asset company said

Upstart Holdings in San Mateo, Calif., is the latest fintech to lay off a large percentage of its workforce. The

First Bank of Baldwin in Wisconsin has rebranded as Pillar Bank. The $244 million-asset bank made the announcement on its

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has given conditional approval for organizers to form Icon Business Bank in Riverside, Calif. The

Community Bank System in Syracuse, N.Y., has repositioned its securities portfolio.   The $15.8 billion-asset company said in a press

Timberland Bancorp in Hoquiam, Wash., has a new CEO. The $1.8 billion-asset company disclosed in a regulatory filing that Dean

LevelField Financial, a Houston fintech that focuses on digital assets, has agreed to buy Burling Bank in Chicago. LevelField did

First Savings Financial Group in Jeffersonville, Ind., plans to restate its earnings to address several accounting matters. The $2.1 billion-asset

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau plans to cap credit card late fees at $8 as part of a series of

First Waterloo Bancshares in Waterloo, Ill., has raised nearly $8.5 million through a private placement. The $823 million-asset company raised

Provident Bancorp in Amesbury, Mass., returned to profitability and slashed its exposure to the cryptocurrency industry during the fourth quarter.

New York Community Bancorp in Hicksville plans to close all of its out-of-market mortgage offices. The $90.1 billion-asset company, which

Heartland Financial USA has officially moved its corporate headquarters from Dubuque, Iowa, to Denver. The $20.2 billion-asset company said in

PacWest Bancorp in Los Angeles is making a flurry of changes as it transitions to new CEO Paul Taylor. The

Northwest Community Bank in Winsted, Conn., will have a new CEO this fall. The $1.1 billion-asset bank said in a

Vista Bancshares in Dallas has agreed to buy Charis Holdings in Justin, Texas. The $1.6 billion-asset Vista said in a

Century Savings Bank in Vineland, N.J., has a new CEO. The $600 million-asset bank said in a press release that

BM Technologies in Radnor, Pa., which tried unsuccessfully to buy a bank last year, plans to lay off about 25%

Wintrust Financial in Rosemont, Ill., is preparing for a new CEO.   The $53 billion-asset company said in a press

Foro, a fintech that aims to pair business owners with commercial lenders, has launched after receiving financial backing from a

Ken Guenther, who served as president and CEO of the Independent Community Bankers of America for more than 20 years,

The Federal Reserve has denied an application by Custodia Bank in Cheyenne, Wyo., to become a member of the Federal

Atlantic Union Bankshares in Richmond, Va., has hired the former chief technology officer at PNC Financial Services Group to fill

Silvergate Capital in La Jolla, Calif., is preserving capital by suspending dividends on a series of preferred stock. The $11.4

Primis Financial in McLean, Va., expects its bulked-up mortgage business to break even in the first quarter. The $3.6 billion-asset

Brent Beardall is set to return to Washington Federal in Seattle just weeks after surviving a plane crash in Utah.

Bank of South Carolina in Charleston has finalized its CEO succession. The $653 million-asset company said in a press release

First Internet Bancorp in Fishers, Ind., plans to exit the consumer mortgage business. The $4.3 billion-asset company said in a

PBCO Financial in Medford, Ore., will have a new CEO this summer. The $800 million-asset parent of People’s Bank of

Signature Bank of Arkansas in Fayetteville has promoted an insider to oversee its mortgage operations. The $935 million-asset unit of

Cullen/Frost Bankers in San Antonio, Texas, is moving forward with a return to mortgage lending. The $52.3 billion-asset company said

The Independent Community Bankers of America has hired a director for its ThinkTECH Accelerator. The banking association said in a

ChoiceOne Financial Services in Sparta, Mich., plans to launch an enhanced treasury services online platform this year. The $2.4 billion-asset

A well-known activist investor plans to nominate a director candidate to stand for election at the upcoming annual meeting of

First Internet Bancorp in Fishers, Ind., has made progress with several fintech clients as it ramps up its Banking-as-a-Service platform.

A legal tussle will prevent Republic First Bancorp in Philadelphia from holding director elections at tomorrow’s annual meeting. The $5.6

Spring Bank in Brookfield, Wis., has a new president. The $375 million-asset bank said in a press release that Heather

Salisbury Bancorp in Lakeville, Conn., is looking to retrieve funds that were erroneously sent to a trust client. The $1.5

Popular in San Juan, Puerto Rico, plans to spend $50 million this year on technology initiatives. The $70.7 billion-asset company

Merchants Bancorp. in Hillsboro, Ohio, will combine the roles of president and CEO. The $1.2 billion-asset company said in a

Premier Financial in Defiance, Ohio, has acquired an insurance agency. The $8.5 billion-asset company said in a press release that

First Busey in Champaign, Ill., disclosed that it has a new leader for its payments unit. The $12.3 billion-asset company

Coastal Financial in Everett, Wash., has hired an outsider to oversee tech initiatives. The $3.1 billion-asset company said in a

The Federal Reserve has fined Popular Bank $2.3 million for deficiencies processing six Paycheck Protection Program loans. The Fed said

The White House official who oversaw the Paycheck Protection Program has been hired to serve as the first CEO of

North Shore Bank in Brookfield, Wis., has a new CEO with a familiar name. The $2.6 billion-asset bank said in

Northwest Bancshares in Columbus, Ohio, plans to close eight branches and lay off 12% of its staff. The $14.1 billion-asset

Citizens Holding in Philadelphia, Miss., has lined up its next bank CEO. The $1.4 billion-asset company said in a press

Bank of Marin Bancorp in Novato, Calif., plans to close four branches. The $4.1 billion-asset company said in a press

Carver Bancorp in New York has been freed from an enforcement action. The $756 million-asset company disclosed in a press

Triumph Financial in Dallas has added a banking veteran to its board. The $5.6 billion-asset company said in a press

NBKC Bank in Kansas City, Mo., has agreed to become the Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider to Acorns, a fintech that helps

Silvergate Capital in La Jolla, Calif., said its relationship with Genesis Global Holdco was limited to deposits. The $11.4 billion-asset

A new fintech plans to offer speedy loan approvals and one-click loan activation for credit union members after raising $5

CapStar Financial Holdings in Nashville, Tenn., has a new leader for its Small Business Administration lending division.   The $3.1

First Central Credit Union in Waco, Texas, has agreed to buy a branch from Citizens State Bank in Woodville, Texas.

Metropolitan Bank Holding in New York is hopeful it can resolve an investigation by bank regulators tied to a former

BV Financial in Baltimore is planning to become a fully stock-owned company. BV Financial said in a press release that

Oregon Pacific Bank in Florence repositioned its securities portfolio during the fourth quarter. The $754 million-asset bank said in a

Farmington State Bank in Farmington, Wash., is the latest bank to announce plans to get out of the crypto business.

First Community Bankshares in Bluefield, Va., found itself negotiating one-on-one with Surrey Bancorp in Mount Airy, N.C., after another potential

Old National Bancorp in Evansville, Ind., unveiled a new wealth management brand that combines a number of its wealth advisory

AmeriServ Financial in Johnstown, Pa., has responded to Driver Management, stating that its board tried to work with the activist

Florence Bank in Florence, Mass., has a new CEO. Matt Garrity was also named president of the $1.9 billion-asset bank,

Parke Bancorp in Washington Township, N.J., is missing a "significant" amount of cash that was held by a third party

Horizon Bancorp in Michigan City, Ind., has its next CEO lined up. The $7.7 billion-asset company said in a press

Encore Bancshares in Little Rock, Ark., has added a former banker with ties to one of its investors to its

Bank of Clarke County in Berryville, Va., has shortened its name. The $1.5 billion-asset bank said in a press release

Bank of Montreal has received approval from the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to

Silvergate Capital in La Jolla, Calif., which lost $1 billion in the fourth quarter amid "a crisis of confidence" in

Newtek Business Services in Boca Raton, Fla., has selected one of its own to become president of its newly acquired

A well-known activist investor has set its sights on two banks. Driver Management in New York intends to nominate directors

LendingClub in San Francisco plans to lay off 225 employees to offset reduced marketplace revenue tied to rising interest rates.

The House Financial Services Committee has formed a new subcommittee to focus on digital assets and fintech. Rep. French Hill

City National Bank in Los Angeles has agreed to commit more than $31 million to increase lending to Black and

The management team at Prosperity Bancshares in Houston had a busy summer. The $37.8 billion-asset company’s executives juggled negotiations and

Centier Bank in Merrillville, Ind., latest promotion continues a longstanding practice at the family-owned bank. The $6.3 billion-asset bank said

Forbright Bank in Potomac, Md., has hired a veteran banker to oversee the creation of a digital bank. The $6.4

Wells Fargo in San Francisco plans to exit correspondent lending and reduce the size of its servicing portfolio. The $1.9

Sturdy Savings Bank in Stone Harbor, NJ, has a new CEO. The $1.3 billion-asset bank said in a press release

Old Mission Bank in Sault Sainte Marie, Mich., has agreed to be sold to 4Front Credit Union in Traverse City,

Heritage Financial in Olympia, Wash., has entered the Boise, Idaho, market after hiring a lending team. The $7.2 billion-asset company

The CEO of Integrated Financial Holdings in Raleigh, N.C., has died in a plane crash in southern Virginia. Eric John

Citizens Bank of Philadelphia in Mississippi said that its CEO is retiring. The $1.4 billion-asset unit of Citizens Holding said

Columbia Banking System in Tacoma, Wash., and Umpqua Holdings in Portland, Ore., expect to complete their merger in February after

Bancorp 34 in Scottsdale, Ariz., has raised $14 million through a private placement of common and preferred stock. The $572

First of Long Island in Melville, N.Y., plans to appoint a well-known activist investor to its board. The $4.3 billion-asset

Nuvei, a payment technology firm in Montreal, has agreed to buy Paya Holdings, an integrated payments platform based in Atlanta.

Legacy Bank and Trust in Mountain Grove, Mo., has formed a mortgage unit. Legacy Capital Mortgage is “a HUD-approved multifamily

Western Alliance Bancorp. in Phoenix plans to open a technology hub in Westerville, Ohio. The $69 billion-asset company said in

Metropolitan Bank Holding in New York plans to fully exit the crypto-asset business. The $6.4 billion-asset company said in a

First Guaranty Bancshares in Hammond, La., has agreed to buy Lone Star Bank in Houston. The $3.1 billion-asset First Guaranty

Mark Vitner, retired chief economist for Wells Fargo, has created his own business. Vitner announced on his LinkedIn page that

Independent Bank in Rockland, Mass., has selected its next CEO. The $20 billion-asset company said in a press release that

Hope Bancorp in Los Angeles is bringing back one of its retired executives on an interim basis. The $19.1 billion-asset

Parkway Acquisition in Independence, Va., has changed its name to match its bank brand. The parent of the $1 billion-asset

HNB Bancorp in Hannibal, Mo., has agreed to buy Northeast Missouri Bancshares in Louisiana, Mo. The parent of the $649.9

Encore Bancshares in Little Rock, Ark., has added a Florida banker to its bank’s board. The company said in a

Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union in Baxter, Minn., has hired a banking veteran as its president and CEO. The $661

First Business Financial Services in Madison, Wis., has a new president. The $2.9 billion-asset company said in a press release

Richard Hunt is finding ways to stay busy after retiring as CEO of the Consumer Bankers Association. Hunt announced on

Pacific West Bank in West Linn, Ore., has formed a holding company. The $291.3 billion-asset bank said in a press

Securrency, a cryptocurrency infrastructure startup, has hired the head of State Street Digital as its CEO. Nadine Chakar will take

CIB Marine Bancshares in Champaign, Ill., plans to expand its mortgage lending operations into six states   The parent of

Community bankers said cybersecurity and credit risk are their biggest challenges in 2023. About 85% of the more than 100

Carver State Bank in Savannah, Ga., didn’t have to look to far to find its next leader. Robert James Sr.

FirstPerryton Bancorp in Perryton, Texas, has raised $37.3 million through a private placement of common stock. The parent of the

Silvergate Capital in La Jolla, Calif., said it will cut 40% of its workforce and table plans for a blockchain-based

Fulton Financial in Lancaster, Pa., has promoted an insider to serve as president of its private bank. The $26 billion-asset

First Financial Bancorp in Cincinnati has acquired financial advisory firm Brady Ware Capital. The $16.6 billion-asset company said in a

First State Bank and Trust in Tonganoxie, Kan., has a new president and CEO. The $437 million-asset bank named Jilinda

Regent Bank in Tulsa, Okla., has hired a veteran tech executive to oversee a push into venture banking. The $1.1 billion-asset

Renasant in Tupelo, Miss., has acquired commercial finance company Republic Business Credit. The $16.5 billion-asset company said in a press

Brent Beardall, president and CEO of Washington Federal in Seattle, is in stable condition after a private plane he was

A state bank regulator has been appointed to oversee fintech developments for the National Credit Union Administration. The NCUA said

An investor group is looking to form a holding company to buy First National Bank of Brookfield in Illinois. Brookfield

Banks dealing with digital assets must be mindful of potential fraud, legal uncertainties, volatility and inaccurate or misleading disclosures, federal

Blue Ridge Bankshares in Charlottesville, Va., which was ordered last year to improve its oversight of fintech partnerships, has hired

First Merchants in Muncie, Ind., has been freed from a 2019 order from the Department of Justice tied to its

Trustmark in Jackson, Miss., will recognize a $100 million litigation settlement expense in the fourth quarter after settling longstanding litigation

Several high-profile acquisitions were scuttled last year for a variety of reasons. Overall, 167 bank deals were announced in 2022,

Citizens Bank of Weston in West Virginia said that its president and CEO will retire. Charles Stalnaker has been in

Bank consolidation in 2022 fell well short of the prior year’s level. There were 167 bank acquisitions announced through Dec.

Penn East Federal Credit Union in Scranton, Pa., is looking for a new president and CEO. The $258.4 million-asset credit

Lake Shore Bancorp in Dunkirk, N.Y., has terminated a pair of change-in-control agreements to comply with a recent formal agreement

Several credit unions have named new CEOs heading into 2023. The $628 million-asset Dover Federal Credit Union in Dover, Del.,

Juniata Valley Financial in Mifflintown, Pa., has agreed to buy a branch from Orrstown Financial in Shippensburg, Pa. The $815

A shareholder group has updated an offer to significantly increase its investment in Republic First Bancorp in Philadelphia. A group

The CEO of Citizens National Bank at Brownwood in Texas is retiring. John Guest will step down on Dec. 31,

Richmond Mutual Bancorp. in Richmond, Ind., will soon have a new bank president. The $1.3 billion-asset company disclosed in a

Currency Bank in Baton Rouge, La., has raised more capital. The $124 million-asset bank said in a press release that

State Bankshares in Fargo, N.D., raised roughly $37.3 million in capital. The parent of the $11.7 billion-asset Bell Bank brought

De novo activity, while far off levels seen before the 2008 financial crisis, had notable momentum in 2022. Fifteen new

Organizers of the proposed New Canaan Bank in Connecticut have given up on an effort to create the de novo.

BM Technologies and First Sound Bank in Seattle have terminated their plans to merge. BM Technologies, a fintech spun off

Provident Bancorp in Amesbury, Mass., said its CEO has stepped down just weeks after it projected a large quarterly loss

Land of Lincoln Credit Union in Decatur, Ill., has agreed to buy Colchester State Bank in Colchester, Ill. The $378

Lake Shore Bancorp in Orchard Park, N.Y., is in the market for a new president and CEO. The $700 million-asset

Hulett Bancorp in Hulett, Wyo., which sold a stake in itself to Nexo earlier this year, raised another $400,000 through

Figure Acquisition Corp. I, a SPAC that was in talks to buy a bank, plans to cease operations after the

Republic First Bancorp in Philadelphia has a new CEO. The $5.7 billion-asset company said in a press release that Tom

The Combs family has agreed to buy Stone Bancshares in Mountain View, Ark. The family will pay an undisclosed amount

Steven Bradshaw, who retired as BOK Financial’s CEO earlier this year, will retire from the Tulsa, Okla., company’s board at

Mid Penn Bancorp in Harrisburg, Pa., has agreed to buy Brunswick Bancorp in New Brunswick, N.J. The $4.3 billion-asset Mid

Alabama One Credit Union in Tuscaloosa has agreed to buy First Bank in Wadley, Ala. The $956.8 million-asset credit union

VWF Bancorp in Van Wert, Ohio, will soon have a new CEO. The $145.8 million-asset company disclosed in a regulatory

Wells Fargo in San Francisco entered into a new consent order and agreed to pay more than $3.7 billion to

Kevin Tylus, who was CEO of Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania when it was sold to Bryn Mawr Bank, has died.

Simmons First National in Pine Bluff, Ark., will start 2023 with a new CEO. The $27.1 billion-asset company said in

Banc of California in Santa Ana will soon have a new bank president as part of a series of executive

Sandy Spring Bancorp in Olney, Md., is the latest bank to eliminate nonsufficient funds (NSF) fees for personal accounts. The

Genesis Bank in Newport Beach, Calif., is making a bigger push into banking homeowners associations. The $125 million-asset bank said

Several banks are combining the roles of chairman and CEO heading in 2023. Sandy Spring Bancorp in Olney, Md.; Burke

Patrick Sells has left NYDIG to co-found a company that will help financial institutions with digital upgrades and vetting fintech

Binance.US in Palo Alto, Calif., has agreed to buy Voyager Digital’s assets for about $1 billion. Voyager, which has been