A big splash by Fifth Third, a bid by WSFS to reinvent itself and some bold long-distance expansions highlighted a year where deal activity held steady but premiums rose.

CBTX said an unauthorized person obtained personal information for about 7,800 customers.

The combination of CCF Holding, Heritage Bancorp. and Providence Bank will create a $1 billion-asset institution. Veteran bank investor Kenneth Lehman will be its chairman.

More banks were approved this year than any since the financial crisis. But challenges with raising capital, and a change in the political landscape, could deter prospective applicants next year.

Selling $1.6 billion in mortgages, and paying off a similar amount of wholesale borrowings, will allow the company to expand its net interest margin in 2019.

The federal banking regulators have proposed allowing more directors and management officials to serve at more than one institution in an effort to provide relief to community banks.

David Rupp was CEO of Four Oaks Fincorp in North Carolina when it sold itself to United Community Banks last year.

The FDIC has approved more new banks this year than in the last four years combined. Here is a look at the class of 2018.

Detractors are suddenly hopeful that the controversial accounting standard could be delayed or altered after FSOC's longer-than-expected closed session on the issue.

Stock Yards will remove a competitor in Louisville, Ky., and enter two markets outside of the city.

The payments processor was among numerous firms earlier this year to withdraw an ILC charter application over questions about its plan.

Banks hoping to make working with the cannabis industry easier saw a positive sign this week when Congress removed the prohibition on a less potent substance.

The agency’s rate cap for banks that are less than well capitalized contains several flaws and poses problems for community banks.

The move is sure to draw criticism from bankers because it would allow credit unions to compete for backing from private investors.

The sale should increase Shore's capital levels and allow it to expand its banking activities.

Colony will also gain a loan production office in Atlanta when the transaction closes.

In a rare move, Maryland Financial is voluntarily liquidating after its customer base shrank and efforts to sell itself failed.

Ameris has agreed to pay $751 million for Atlanta-based Fidelity; the combined company would have $16 billion in assets.

On Sept. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

On Sept. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands.