Indiana

The Indiana company's board knew what it wanted from a potential buyer, and that helped it as it negotiated one of this year's biggest bank deals.

The company is looking to raise about $115 million. A portion of the proceeds would help pay for Merchants' pending purchase of Joy State Bank.

The Indiana company could also use proceeds from the planned stock sale to pay off debt.

Proposed combination of General CU, Partners 1 FCU approved by both boards, member vote next.

Rising taxes, declining population and the political landscape in Illinois have led several bankers to put more money and resources into nearby states.

First Financial in Ohio is buying MainSource in Indiana — with a twist. MainSource's leader will become CEO.

The company agreed to buy MainSource Financial in Indiana for $1 billion, creating a Midwestern bank that will have more than 200 branches and $13 billion in assets.

While industry consolidation remains slow compared with previous years, certain regions are humming along with strong volume and improved pricing. Here’s a look at each region based on June 30 data from KBW and S&P Global Market Intelligence.

It might seem unusual for an Old National Bancorp to lure away a regional executive from the much larger Fifth Third, but not in wealth management, where competitiveness can be as much about emphasis as size.

The Indiana company will pay $92 million for Wolverine Bancorp