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High-ranking executives at First Horizon National, Comerica and U.S. Bancorp said they're on the prowl for failed-bank deals that could extend them into new markets or make them stronger in places where they already have a presence.

Bank of Miami said Wednesday that it has gained more than $11 million of capital this quarter. The $608 million-asset bank in Coral Gables, Fla., said it sold $2.5 million of trust-preferred securities in a private placement with its shareholders and realized a $9 million tax benefit.

MB Financial Inc. in Chicago said it has approved large salary increases for its two highest-paid employees, because as a participant in the Troubled Asset Relief Program it cannot continue to pay them bonuses.

Starting Jan. 1 institutions that are less than well-capitalized must comply with new restrictions on deposit rates. They will not be allowed to pay more than 75 basis points over a national average calculated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

On Tuesday, the $1.5 billion-asset company filed a registration statement that would allow it to raise up to $20 million by extending rights to its shareholders to buy new common shares.

For Vikram Pandit, Tuesday will provide a momentary break from the harsh spotlight steadily focused on Citigroup Inc., and a chance to turn the focus to his institution's less traditional lending efforts in underserved communities.

First Niagara Financial Group will lend up to $50 million as part of a recapitalization plan that will make Harleysville National Corp. and its bank subsidiary well-capitalized.

A month after announcing plans to raise $20 million, Emclaire Financial Corp. in Emlenton, Pa., has called off its stock offering.

Midwest Banc Holdings Inc. is the second company in less than a week to suggest there could be some government relief forthcoming for those that received funds through the Troubled Asset Relief Program, but are now struggling.

Less than a week after its parent's bankruptcy filing, Cleveland-based AmTrust Bank failed Friday at a cost of $2 billion to the government.

Less than a week after its parent's bankruptcy filing, Cleveland-based AmTrust Bank failed Friday at a cost of $2 billion to the government.

Though the market for trust-preferred securities remains strained, the warm reception for an offering from City National Corp. is expected to persuade others to consider this option for a capital boost.

Though the market for trust-preferred securities remains strained, the warm reception for an offering from City National Corp. is expected to persuade others to consider this option for a capital boost.

A fresh shot of capital has moved Mercantile Bancorp Inc.'s Florida unit back into regulators' good graces.

Anchor BanCorp Wisconsin has been tossed a private-equity life ring, but the company must persuade one of its lenders and the Treasury Department to help reel it in.

Shares of Center Financial Corp. rose Wednesday after the Los Angeles company said that it raised $12.8 million of capital.

The parent company of AmTrust Bank filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, casting doubt on the future of the Cleveland bank's more than 60 branches.

The Federal Reserve is ordering Bank of Illinois in Normal to raise its capital ratios.

Sunwest Bank had some explaining to do after it pulled away from construction lending about five years ago. Now the Tustin, Calif., company's patience is paying off.

American River Bankshares in Sacramento announced Monday that it has begun a stock offering to raise up to $25.3 million.