Jacob Passy

Great Western Bancorp in Sioux Falls, S.D., reported higher quarterly profit on loan growth and improved efficiency.

United Bankshares in Charleston, W.Va., recorded profit growth in the third quarter on higher average earning assets.

Filene Research Institute is soliciting existing, in-market products and programs in consideration for a new project.

Deutsche Cuts Jobs; Icahn Wants AIG Breakup

Mercantile Bank in Grand Rapids, Mich., plans to close five branches to cut costs. The $2.9 billion-asset company said in a press release Wednesday that it plans to close the branches in the first quarter.

Cullen/Frost Bankers in San Antonio reported higher third-quarter profit, reflecting loan growth and increased fee income.

Barclays Chooses CEO; Ex-Im Bank Gets House Approval

United Community Banks in Blairsville, Ga., reported higher quarterly earnings despite costs tied to its purchase of Palmetto Bancshares in South Carolina.

Flagstar Bancorp in Troy, Mich., reported a third-quarter profit, as it originated more residential mortgages and recorded higher fee income.

DFS Head Resigns; Goldman Faces $50M Fine

Alerus Financial in Grand Forks, N.D., has agreed to buy Alliance Benefit Group North Central States, a retirement plan administrator in Minnesota.

Online auto-buying resource GrooveCar has formed partnerships with four credit unions across the U.S.

USAA Joins Forces with Visa; Bank Directors Need More Tech Savvy

Iberiabank in Lafayette, La., reported higher third-quarter earnings on loan growth and because of an acquisition.

The decision to terminate a shared-loss agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. boosted third-quarter profits at East West Bancorp in Pasadena, Calif.

Dime Community Bancshares in Brooklyn, N.Y., said that Kenneth Mahon will succeed Michael Devine as its president on Jan. 1.

European mobile point of sale company SumUp has brought its technology across the pond.

UniRush's transition to a new processor caused major service interruptions for users of its popular RushCard prepaid products.

Crossroads Bank in Effingham, Ill., has selected Michael Defend as its new chief executive. Defend, who will also serve as president, will step into his new role at the beginning of next year.

Foundation Bancorp in Bellevue, Wash., is searching for a new chief executive. The company said in a press release Tuesday that Diane Dewbrey resigned a day earlier "to pursue other interests."