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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.

Fox Communities Credit Union supported Small Business Saturday with a savings app and a shopping contest.

Amalgamated in New York wants to enter several left-leaning cities across the country, but it might be tough to find more like-minded banks to buy.

The company agreed to buy PBB Bancorp in Los Angeles just five weeks after completing its last bank acquisition.

Trellance is designed to offer credit unions innovation on programs and services.

For two weeks only, Michigan State University FCU used a holiday pop-up shop to test a new way to boost awareness of the credit union.

The market for initial public offerings was the best since 2014, reflecting a surge in bank stocks and a need to fuel expansion plans.

Southeastern Trust is being sold to a group led by the unit's management team.

The planned purchase of Home BanCorp will nearly double the size of First Citizens' branch network in the Sunshine State.

The company has agreed to buy Kansas Bank Corp. and Adams Dairy Bancshares in separate transactions.

Credit unions are still learning how to make the most of the agency’s modernization of the field of membership regulations. Here’s what you need to know.