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Scott Page, CEO of CoBiz Bank, will retire in a few days. He will be succeeded by Steven Bangert, the company's chairman and CEO. The company's chief financial officer will also become its chief operating officer.

The company will gain four Chicago-area branches as part of the $41 million all-cash acquisition for the parent of ABC Bank.

David Becker is trying to prove to investors that his Indiana bank can succeed over the long term. With the rise of online banking and fintech firms, Becker is a community banker worth watching in the new year.

Bank M&A started off with a bang this year, with eight of the 10 biggest deals taking place in the first six months. North Carolina and Florida accounted for six deals on the list.

The acquisition will give LCNB its first branch and deposits in the Columbus, Ohio, market.

Small Michigan CU will merge into BlueOx Credit Union of Battle Creek.

The Connecticut-based credit union gave $100 cash bonuses to all 5.326 members who participate in its Gold Rewards program

Heritage Commerce will pay $32 million for Tri-Valley in a deal that should be accretive to tangible book value and earnings.

The merger is the next step in a process which has seen NWCUA managing the Idaho league since Jan. 1, 2017.

The Wisconsin-based corporate credit union will pay out a 7 percent return to members, a new record for the CU.