California

Opus Bank has added Paul Greig, who was CEO of FirstMerit until its sale in July, as a director.

The deal, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter, should significantly increase PacWest's operations in Southern California.

Dean Odle takes over for Robin Lentz, who retired after 37 years at the helm.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the directive following an interim examination.

Opes Advisors has 39 locations in California, Oregon and Washington. The firm generated $3 billion in mortgages last year.

The California company will lease space on three floors of the building, while keeping a branch at the location.

SoCal native Rudy Pereira has led Wisconsin's Royal CU since 2011, but has accepted a position back home in Southern California with Premier America CU.

Collaboration will allow buyers to tap state assistance for down payment, closing costs.

VA Desert Pacific FCU and East Idaho CU select outsourced delivery model of Episys core processing platform.

The cuts punctuate the end to a rapid expansion period at the company, which now seems to be prioritizing profitability over growth.