Missouri

Central Bank of Kansas City in Missouri has agreed to issue prepaid cards for Cachet Financial Solutions in Minneapolis.

First Banks in Clayton, Mo., has announced that Chairman James Dierberg's son will succeed him, marking the fourth generation of the Dierberg family to lead the company.

UMB Financial in Kansas City, Mo., announced that its president has resigned. Peter deSilva also vacated his post at chief operating officer, the $18.6 billion-asset company said in a press release Monday.

Equity Bancshares in Wichita, Kan., is planning to raise up to $36 million through an initial public offering.

UMB Financial in Kansas City, Mo., reported lower third-quarter profit, due to weaker revenue from its Scout Funds arm and merger costs.

Profits fell at Commerce Bancshares in Kansas City, Mo., in the third quarter, as expenses rose and income from fees and certain securities holdings declined.

Great Southern Bancorp in Springfield, Mo., has agreed to buy 12 branches around St. Louis from Fifth Third Bancorp in Cincinnati.

Peoples Community Bank in Greenville, Mo., has agreed to buy Cabool State Bank, also in Missouri.

Central Federal Savings & Loan Association of Rolla in Missouri has filed plans to convert from a mutual to a fully stock-owned bank.

Banks are seeing steady growth in consumer loan demand nationwide, particularly in auto loans and mortgages, according to a report released Wednesday by the Federal Reserve Board.