Florida

West Florida Banking is made up of bankers who ran Jefferson Bank of Florida, which is now part of CenterState Banks.

Ronald Rubin was asked by the state’s chief financial officer to resign after a review of an inspector general’s report detailed allegations of sexual harassment. Instead, Rubin is countering with accusations against the CFO.

A strong economy and the chance to court Hispanic customers and businesses have banks interested in the region once more.

The president's big loan from, and sizable deposits with, Professional Bank in Boca Raton have raised some eyebrows. But the bank's chairman says it recruits relationship bankers from larger rivals to get just these kinds of customers.

There have been six of these transactions announced this year and more are likely as credit unions look for loan and deposit growth.

All-electric, zero-emission vehicles make up less than 2% of the market, but a handful of credit unions see an opportunity despite some unusual variables.

Banesco USA agreed to buy Brickell more than a year after Banco Espirito tried to sell the Miami bank to a Swiss financier.

The Illinois bank is buying a bank formed in the 1970s to serve Cuban-Americans.

The moves are part of a plan CEO Rajinder Singh discussed in a conversation with American Banker.

The Illinois company will gain six offices after it buys Investors' Security Trust.

State officials are looking into a sexual harassment complaint filed against Ronald Rubin, Florida's recently appointed top banking regulator.

Banco Bradesco said it will use the acquired bank to expand its investment offerings in the United States.

MidFlorida Credit Union has agreed to buy the $730 million-asset Community Bank & Trust of Florida in Ocala.

The company, which is planning to revamp its organizational structure, has seen a sharp increase in funding costs over the past year.

From new legislation to mergers and more, here's a look at measures from across the country that could change how credit unions do business.

Lenders in South Florida are making tech upgrades and building scale to contend with bigger banks squeezing the market.

The Jacksonville-based credit union kicked off 2019 by buying a bank and expanding into Georgia, but VyStar's moves may hold lessons for CUs far beyond the southeast.

The Delray Beach-based credit union entered into the deal as part of a broader expansion push along Florida's Treasure Coast.

Credit unions in Arkansas and Florida argue that allowing the industry to take deposits from cities and other public entities would help with funding and control for risk.

Power Financial Credit Union's deal for TransCapital Bank marks the fourth time this year a bank has agreed to be sold to a credit union in the Sunshine State.