Ken McCarthy

All of the Seattle company's directors, including CEO Mark Mason, were backed by shareholders despite a challenge by Blue Lion Partners.

The Cincinnati bank could add about $30 million a year in noninterest income with its deal for the capital markets firm Bannockburn Global Forex.

A Wisconsin credit union's agreement to acquire a small Chicago bank, the eighth credit union-bank deal this year, led bankers to once again call for policymakers to slow the trend. A credit union trade group complained that banks are trying to stifle competition.

Deal values this year have been smaller than last year despite the hubbub over BB&T-SunTrust. Prosperity's agreement to buy LegacyTexas raises the possibility that the size of bank deals could start climbing.

Lynn Harton, the Georgia bank's CEO and a 20-year BB&T veteran, is considering acquisitions in Alabama, Florida and Tennessee markets where the entity soon to be named Truist Financial has a high profile.

The Indiana company, which has an acquisition pending, will make more loans in minority neighborhoods around Indianapolis.

An unusual succession plan at Burke & Herbert Bank raised speculation that Virginia's oldest bank might be interested in buying another institution, for the first time in its history, or even selling to a larger rival. The bank's interim CEO, and the man who will replace him, have other plans.

Diverse economies and a limited number of sellers are making markets like Tampa, Fla., a hot spot for growth-minded banks.

Northpointe Bancshares sold stock to an affiliate of Castle Creek Capital.

Michael Ward, a former CEO at Mrs. Fields Famous Brands, has been a Prime Alliance director for 14 years.

Someone reportedly was burning paper at the Texas bank on a recent Saturday night, and a state regulator cited "insider fraud and abuse" after Enloe was closed.

Kevin Fitzsimmons and David Bishop switched jobs shortly after FIG Partners sold to Janney Montgomery Scott.

The bank will have about $1 billion in assets after it acquires Lighthouse Bank, which is also based in Santa Cruz.

Eric Meilstrup, who was named president last fall, will succeed Steve Foster as CEO next month.

Grasshopper Bancorp will target the innovation economy in New York City and other markets across the country.

West Florida Banking is made up of bankers who ran Jefferson Bank of Florida, which is now part of CenterState Banks.

A strong economy and the chance to court Hispanic customers and businesses have banks interested in the region once more.

A Burke & Herbert veteran will serve as CEO until January, when the bank will introduce an outsider as its leader.

As foot traffic continues to decline, bankers are relying on gimmicks like dramatic lighting and placing buildings closer to highways in an effort to market their institutions.

The parent of Ponce Bank has agreed to acquire Mortgage World Bankers.