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Union Bankshares in Virginia is among the ranks of banks nearing $10 billion in assets. Unlike many banks of its size, Union feels no pressure to pursue a transformational deal to offset increased regulatory costs.

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari fired back Monday at those who argue "too big to fail" has been adequately addressed by Dodd-Frank and other reforms, contending that the new structure is overly complex and goes against real-world market conditions.

Changing the rules in the middle of the game. Rescuing the investors who took big risks at the expense of those who behaved prudently. Undermining the credibility of the system.

Pacific Continental in Eugene, Ore., is planning to issue $35 million in subordinated debt that could help it fund future acquisitions.

The marriage of the association that already represented Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island with the Delaware organization creates what is believed to be the first regional league that serves four states.

Real regulatory relief for community banks and stricter oversight of the biggest financial firms are steps that can increase investor interest in new banks.

Umpqua Holdings in Portland, Ore., will have a new chief executive in 2017. The company said Monday that Ray Davis, 67, will step down as president and CEO, effective Jan. 1. Davis, who will become executive chairman, will be succeeded by Cort O'Haver, who was named president of Umpqua Bank in April.

DAO Attack Aftermath; IEX Approved

The term real-time payments is a slight misnomer. It focuses the industry and the market on the outcome instead of the input.