Joseph Kellard

OptimumBank Holdings in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has appointed a former Florida credit union CEO, John H. Clifford, to its board.

OptimumBank Holdings in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has appointed a former Florida credit union CEO, John H. Clifford, to its board.

F.N.B. Corp. in Pittsburgh will add the president and chief executive of Yadkin Financial to its board after buying the Raleigh, N.C., company.

CO-OP Financial Services will offer its online bill payment system in partnership with CUProdigy.

Acquisition costs ate into third-quarter profit at Old National Bancorp in Evansville, Ind.

Sun Bancorp’s third-quarter profit declined, as the Mount Laurel, N.J., recorded almost $3 million of one-time gains a year ago. Sun’s expenses, however, continued to improve.

Customers of First Citizens Bank in Raleigh, N.C., have been unable to access their accounts online since the company upgraded its digital platform on Monday.

Anheuser-Busch Employees' CU, Catalyst Corporate, Tropical Financial CU and Tulsa Federal have all taken an ownership stake in MDC.

First Citizens BancShares reported a sharp decline in quarterly profit that largely reflected merger-related costs and the Raleigh, N.C., company's exit from loss-sharing agreements.

Higher mortgage banking revenue and commercial real estate lending offset merger costs at United Community Banks in Blairsville, Ga., leading to an improvement in third-quarter profit.

Valley National Bancorp in Wayne, N.J., had stronger quarterly profit that reflected improved revenue.

Popular Inc. in San Juan, Puerto Rico, said its quarterly profit fell after losing an arbitration dispute with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

Zions Bancorp. in Salt Lake City posted a double-digit increase in quarterly profit that reflected higher fees and cost control.

Loan growth in Arizona and Southern California led to improved third-quarter profit at Western Alliance Bancorp. in Phoenix.

Bank of Hawaii expanded lending for residential mortgages and commercial real estate, boosting its third-quarter profit.

First Tennessee Bank in Memphis has recruited a quartet of executives for its expanding specialty banking lines that serve the franchising, healthcare, music, and transportation industries.

Empower Credit Union West Allis, Wis., has converted to Symitar Episys core processing system provided by Member Driven Technologies.

CenterState Banks in Davenport, Fla., has agreed to buy Platinum Bank Holding Company in Brandon, Fla., in a $83.9 million cash-and-stock deal.

PacWest Bancorp in Los Angeles reported higher third-quarter profits thanks to higher net interest income, increased commissions and fees and the elimination of its loss-sharing agreements.

Ameris Bancorp in Moultrie, Ga., reported a double-digit increase in profits thanks to an acquisition, organic loan growth and other factors.