Ohio

Richard Cordray, whose resignation as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sparked a battle over the agency's leadership, plans to announce on Tuesday he's running for Ohio governor as a Democrat.

Ancora Advisors has a history of pressing banks and thrifts to find buyers.

The Ohio company's CRA rating took a hit after it inadvertently overcharged some customers.

While disappointed with the CFPB's actions in recent years, bankers said they want to see a campaign platform before making a decision on the agency's director.

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.

Employee benefits initiative is offered by Corporate Central CU.

The company said that Dennis Shaffer, its president, will succeed James Miller at the end of this year.

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.

The Ohio company also reported that credit quality metrics remain well within its targeted range.