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Fifth Third Bancorp in Cincinnati plans to remain in the business of providing mezzanine finance, even though a rival investment management company has hired four of its lenders.

Park Sterling in Charlotte, N.C. reported lower quarterly earnings as integration costs for a recent acquisition overshadowed solid loan growth.

The Florida company's business plan relies heavily on consolidation, but management hasn't announced a deal in more than two years. CEO Gene Taylor recently told analysts that M&A remains a focus, but the company will no longer discuss the topic until it has something to announce.

Apple Pay scooped up one million payment cards in its first 72 hours, 60% of which were Visa cards, but MasterCard's chief executive still expressed optimism for the payment network's chances in the rapidly shifting mobile landscape.

Pacific Commerce Bank in Los Angeles has agreed to buy Vibra Bank in Chula Vista, Calif.

Banc of California in Irvine reported strong earnings growth in the third quarter thanks to a massive surge in fees from the sale of loans.

Heritage Family CU in Rutland, Vt., has named Matt Levandowski as president and chief executive.

Heritage Oaks Bancorp in Paso Robles, Calif., has revamped its audit committee after discovering it broke Nasdaq rules.

Valley National Bancorp in Wayne, N.J., reported higher earnings driven by loan growth, lower costs and improvements in credit quality.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. and SAN FRANCISCO — With the San Francisco Giants winning the World Series in seven games, Steven Stapp can fire up his grill for a victory barbecue.

S&T Bancorp in Indiana, Pa., has agreed to buy Integrity Bancshares in Camp Hill, Pa.

BBCN Bancorp in Los Angeles has added three directors, including a consultant well-versed in anti-money laundering regulation.

WesBanco in Wheeling, W.Va., has agreed to buy ESB Financial in Ellwood City, Pa.

Bank of Sun Prairie in Sun Prairie, Wis., has a new chief executive.

New Hampshire Thrift Bancshares in Newport has raised $17 million by issuing subordinated debt to certain investors.

In a surprise victory for mortgage servicer PHH Corp., a California judge overturned a $16.2 million jury verdict awarded to a California homeowner in July for a botched loan modification.

Hanmi Bank in Los Angeles has hired executives to expand its customer base in Texas and Illinois.

Bank of the Carolinas in Mocksville, N.C., appointed Harvey Glick as chairman.

Cullen/Frost Bankers in San Antonio reported increased quarterly earnings that reflected a significant reduction in credit costs.

Sterling Bancorp in Montebello, N.Y., realized a big efficiency gain after a major acquisition.