Paul Davis

The Asian-American bank agreed to buy SWNB Bancorp for $77 million.

The Chicago company will close 19 branches and eliminate 150 jobs, partially reflecting changing customer preferences.

An effort to oust two directors at the Seattle company was nullified after the investor failed to seek the required approval from the bank's state regulator.

Citizens Bancshares has agreed to buy Regional Bankshares for $11 million.

The company said the move would help it become more efficient at a time when clients are making greater use of digital channels.

The nearly $5 billion deal to acquire MB Financial would provide the Cincinnati company with immediate scale in the Windy City.

Watermark Bank would focus on business banking and entrepreneurs, with technology and concierge services designed to target those customers.

When potential sellers are skittish, a merger pitch from a peer who’s been through it can make the difference.

KS Bancorp is buying back all the shares that First Citizens acquired in an effort to take over the much smaller bank.

The Massachusetts bank agreed to buy Fabri & Rourke, which focuses on commercial insurance products.

The company agreed to buy the parent of First National Bank of Crossett for about $13 million.

RIchardson & Stout, which is based in western New York, is the 16th insurance business that Evans has bought or agreed to buy.

The Houston company had been an interested, but selective, acquirer before announcing this year's biggest bank deal.

The investment bank agreed to buy Business Bancshares in St. Louis.

A planned stock offering by the French banking giant would lower its stake in First Hawaiian to 49.9%.

Financial Institutions agreed to buy HNP Capital, a wealth management firm near Rochester.

The northern Virginia company will also gain more branches around Washington as part of the $33 million deal.

The serial acquirer is buying Delaware Place Bank, which is less than 1% of its size.

Anderson Insurance & Investment Agency in Minneapolis also specializes in workers' compensation services.

Domenick & Associates also specializes in serving social service organizations.