Growth strategies

Live Oak Bancshares wants its next bank president to “step on the gas” as it accelerates growth into new industries.

Another look at how credit unions are giving back to the communities they serve.

Nearly a third of NBT Bancorp's revenue comes from fee businesses, though it took patience, several acquisitions and a tolerance for added regulation to get there.

The high-profile hiring of Huntley Garriott comes a year after the North Carolina company had brought on a veteran banker to run the unit.

The California company, which also focuses on Asian-Americans, agreed to buy First American International.

Philanthropy, tech donations, giving back to homeless veterans and other ways credit unions are giving back in their communities.

First Personal Bank in Illinois tried — and failed — to sell itself three times. The bank finally found an eager buyer after tackling several lingering problems.

An $378 million agreement to buy Farmers Capital will allow the West Virginia company to bridge a gap between Louisville, Ky., and Huntington, W.Va.

The company will merge with Kentucky Federal Savings and Loan by the end of this year.

The former TMG CEO will leave CO-OP this month to join CUNA Mutual Group's AdvantEdge Analytics.