Paul Davis

Senior managers at selling banks often get big payouts and move on. But some decide (or are allowed) to stay and can make major contributions. Here are examples of execs who famously became difference makers after sticking around, or of keepers from recent deals who could have a big impact.

A sluggish business climate and few M&A opportunities freed up midsize banks to invest in better tech systems and services, says Regions Chairman Grayson Hall.

Washington Federal in Seattle allowed Anchor Bancorp to find another buyer after BSA issues forced it to withdraw its merger application.

The company will pay $142 million for Carolina Alliance Bank three months after buying NewDominion in Charlotte, N.C.

The Los Angeles company will also gain its first branches in Nevada after completing the $467 million acquisition.

Bankers in the East Coast hurricane's path — and everyone else — can learn from those who have survived natural disasters.

Organizers of Dogwood State Bank are looking to raise $75 million in hopes of opening by mid-2019.

The Ohio regional will start offering advisory services to professional athletes after it buys Franklin Street Partners.

SWNB Bancorp was unable to secure enough votes to back its proposed sale to Hanmi Financial.

The decision to adopt the name Axos Bank seems to put more distance between the company and its internet roots.