Bank of the Ozarks (OZRK) in Little Rock, Ark., got an earnings boost ahead of its acquisition of a Houston bank.

Bond Street Holdings in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., seems to have dodged the curse of the canceled bank deal.

M&T Bank (MTB) reported fourth-quarter earnings well short of analysts' estimates, capping a challenging year in which regulatory troubles led to spiraling costs.

Capital One Financial (COF) keeps waiting for its U.S. credit-card holders to become comfortable with a bit more debt. It's been a long delay, and one that will likely continue well into 2014.

The $2 billion-asset company said late Thursday that it would sell branches in Anthony and Harper to BancCentral in Alva, Okla. A third branch, in Overland Park, is being sold to Fidelity Bank in Wichita, Kan.

People's United (PBCT) in Bridgeport, Conn., reported a dip in quarterly profits as income from sales of residential mortgage loans fell.

Citigroup's core banking business showed good signs, including loan growth, but they were overshadowed by the stronger quarterly results of its rivals and questions about expense control.

Home Bancshares, the parent company of Centennial Bank of Conway, Ark., announced Thursday quarterly earnings of $13 million, down 23% from the same period in 2012.

Bay Commercial Bank (BCML) in Walnut Creek, Calif., has agreed to buy Bank On It Inc. (BKOT) in Stockton, Calif.

Simmons First National (SFNC) in Pine Bluff, Ark., plans to close 27 branches, according to regulatory filings.

Investcorp, a global provider and manager of alternative investment products, announced Thursday that, along with the founders of the TDX Group, it has agreed to sell TDX to Equifax Inc. for approximately $327 million.

Coconut Grove Bank in Miami has appointed a new chief financial officer: Samuel Milne, the former CFO of the struggling U.S. Century Bank.

Malvern Bancorp (MLVF) in suburban Philadelphia announced Wednesday the resignation of president and chief executive Ronald Anderson.

Customers Bancorp and CMS called off their merger and are fighting over whether Customers owes a $1 million breakup fee. Emotions run high in these cases, but bank execs need to learn to avoid such distractions to protect long-term growth strategies, experts warn.

The company paid out billions to settle mortgage issue, cut jobs and shed a noncore business. Investors hope those moves will position SunTrust for a solid 2014.

RBS Citizens Financial Group in Providence, R.I., has appointed Tony Di lorio, a former chief financial officer for Deutsche Bank, to its board of directors.

Fidelity Homestead Savings Bank in New Orleans has acquired regional mortgage lender NOLA Lending.

After losing a football-related bet with his San Francisco counterpart, Charlotte market president Charles Bowman tweeted a picture of himself dressed as the 49ers' mascot.

Great Southern Bancorp (GSBC) in Springfield, Mo., has agreed to buy two branches from Boulevard Bank in Neosho, Mo.

Washington Federal (WAFD) in Seattle reported substantial deposit runoff tied to its purchase of 51 Bank of America (BAC) branches.