Indiana

Acquisition costs ate into third-quarter profit at Old National Bancorp in Evansville, Ind.

Large banks are outpacing community banks in deposit gathering because new liquidity rules make deposits more valuable to the biggest banks, mobile banking has been a deposit magnet for the heavyweights, and regional and midsize players hold certain advantages over smaller rivals, too.

First Merchants Corp. recently agreed to buy a minority stake in a bank in an attractive market. The move could allow the company to obtain intel while gaining an edge should the other bank decide to sell.

First Internet Bancorp in Fishers, Ind., has issued $25 million in subordinated debt and intends to use the proceeds to support its rapid growth and perhaps for future acquisitions.

First Merchants Corp. in Muncie, Ind., has agreed to buy a minority stake in Independent Alliance Banks in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Sometimes what makes a bank a great place to work is more about the coworkers than the job itself.

Popular with employees: During the summer months, employees from the human resources department deliver fresh fruit and ice cream to employees working at the bank's 16 locations.

Fitness/wellness program: The annual "Freeze" campaign encourages employees to avoid weight gain during the holidays. Those who are successful receive a cash bonus.

Centier, No. 40 in the overall ranking, is No. 5 in the category for banks with $3 billion to $10 billion of assets.

Old National, No. 50 in the overall ranking, is No. 2 in the category for banks with more than $10 billion of assets.