Chris Cumming

Investar would acquire a bank with two branches in southeastern Louisiana.

Old National Bancorp (ONB) in Evansville, Ind., reported a small rise in fourth-quarter earnings, as higher expenses offset a rise in interest income.

JPMorgan Chase Chief Risk Officer John Hogan is taking a leave of absence to spend time with his family and friends, he said in a memo to his group on Friday.

Prosperity Bancshares (PB) in Houston ended a year in which it completed five deals and announced another with a jump in profit.

Sterling Financial (STSA) in Spokane, Wash., fell short of fourth-quarter earnings expectations because of a hefty charge for early repayment of debt.

Iberiabank (IBKC) in Lafayette, La., reported a jump in fourth-quarter profit thanks to higher fee income and lower interest expenses.

The chairman and chief executive of Coatesville Savings Bank in Pennsylvania has resigned after eight years leading the bank.

Trustmark (TRMK) has received approval from regulators to buy BancTrust Financial Group in Mobile, Ala. The Jackson, Miss., company had waited months for approval to by BancTrust Financial Group (BTFG).

First Horizon National (FHN) of Memphis, Tenn., is raising capital by issuing preferred stock. The parent of $25.5 billion-asset First Tennessee Bank announced Thursday an offering of depositary shares representing a fractional stake in its newly issued preferred stock.

Texas-based Broadway Bank plans to continue using Fiserv's Signature platform.

BancorpSouth (BXS) in Tupelo, Miss., missed analysts' estimates after its net interest margin compressed.

Pacific Valley Bank in Salinas, Calif., has chosen a Bay Area banker as its chief credit officer.

Wells Fargo is expanding its staff in Georgia by about 3%.

Earnings at Wilshire Bancorp (WIBC) soared in the fourth quarter after the Los Angeles company opted not to set aside funds for problem loans.

Hanmi Financial in Los Angeles reported strong quarterly results Thursday as it continues to explore a possible sale or merger.

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) in Los Angeles reported earnings that were below expectations after expenses rose.

First Horizon (FHN) in Memphis, Tenn., is looking to return more capital to shareholders after posting improved earnings earlier this month.

Banner Corp. (BANR) in Walla Walla, Wash., reported higher than expected earnings because of a surge in mortgage-banking income and service fees.

In research conducted by Experian, 91% of bankers suspect some of their institution’s customer data is wrong.

Trustmark (TRMK) in Jackson, Miss., posted double-digit quarterly earnings growth because of increased mortgage-banking activity and higher fee income.