Delaware

Emigrant Bank in New York has asked for regulatory approval to double its ownership stake in The Bancorp in Wilmington, Del.

Delaware, whose business-friendly laws have lured more than half the country's publicly traded corporations and more than 60% of the Fortune 500 to incorporate in the state, is now vying to become a hub for blockchain technology.

The Bancorp in Wilmington, Del., named Sepideh Behram to the role of chief compliance officer. Her hiring comes as the $4.8 billion-asset company works to shore up its risk and compliance management.

Kevin Thompson, who had been selected for the post in November, notified the $6 billion-asset company that he will remain at Zions Bancorp. in Salt Lake City to be near members of his immediate family who were involved an accident shortly after he accepted the WSFS post.

The Bancorp in Wilmington, Del., has agreed to pay a $3 million civil money penalty to address issues tied to electronic fund transfer practices.

The Bancorp in Wilmington, Del., is looking for a new chief executive. The $4.7 billion-asset company said that Frank Mastrangelo resigned as CEO to become its technologist in residence.

WSFS Financial in Wilmington, Del., has hired Kevin Thompson as chief financial officer. He succeeds Steve Fowl, who in the first quarter became CFO of Seacoast Banking in Stuart, Fla.