Growth strategies

The company will pay $1.1 billion for Carolina Financial in Charleston, S.C., in a deal that will add nearly $5 billion in assets.

More banks in the state are considering acquisitions to cut costs and combat margin pressure.

The Wisconsin-based institution has returned more than $11.7 million to members over the past six years.

The Louisiana company's willingness to combine with First Horizon without a big initial payday is fueling talk that other banks could be keen on selling at relatively inexpensive prices.

Dealmaking through early November is slightly ahead of last year's clip thanks to a recent flurry of merger announcements. However, excluding BB&T-SunTrust, values and multiples are shrinking.

Politicians' grand plans to reform the college funding process won't come to fruition anytime soon, so credit unions shouldn't ignore the opportunties presented by student lending.

Whitefish Credit Union has surpassed $1.5 billion in total assets thanks to growth in consumer loans brought on by an increased digital marketing presence.

One organization's findings reveal that financial counseling, when done right, can also help boost institutions' lending and brand recognition.

Tri County Financial will pay an undisclosed amount for H.F. Gehant Bancorp.

First Horizon and Iberiabank solidified their resolve after BB&T and SunTrust announced their merger. Bryan Jordan, First Horizon's CEO, says he's convinced the earlier deal is having a similar influence at other regional banks.