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.

The new regulation mandated by Congress expands eligibility for a simplified reporting form to financial institutions with $5 billion of assets.

On Mar. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

On Mar. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

The deal, among the four biggest bank acquisitions announced this year, would make Prosperity the second-largest bank based in Texas.

Public-sector development of a speedier settlement service, to operate alongside the one being developed by The Clearing House, is crucial for seeing that institutions of all sizes are able to take advantage of this technology.

Banks fear that more competition from nonbanks in commercial real estate will drive down pricing and lead to a relaxation of terms.

The central bank gathered feedback in nearly 30 roundtable discussions about regulators' efforts to modernize the 1977 law.

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.

Ken Lehman will gain a 40% stake in the Tennessee bank as part of a broader plan to raise $13 million.

Gate City Bank announced that Kevin Hanson, who has been at the bank for 36 years, will succeed Steve Swiontek as CEO next month.

Lenders are turning to the Farm Service Agency to backstop more loans as their Midwestern customers are beset by flooding in addition to the U.S. trade war with China and volatile crop prices. Can the FSA meet the increased demand?

Alkami Technology said it would use its latest round of funding to expand its white-label services for small banks and credit unions.

Founders Bank is the latest de novo effort that will target the nation's capital.

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.

On Mar. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

On Mar. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

The group behind Bank of St. George is looking to bring in up to $22 million in initial capital.

Freedom Northwest in Idaho hopes a proposal from the NCUA will help it bring in more deposits to fund a fast-growing mortgage business. Banks are crying foul.