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If Congress doesn’t take the lead on protecting consumers from data breaches, states are more than ready to offer their own fixes. Bankers will also be keeping close tabs on bills related to marijuana, PACE loans and elder financial abuse.

The company, which agreed to pay $58 million for Foundation's parent, will gain five branches in Cincinnati.

After a six-month transition period, Mark Midkiff will succeed Bill Hartmann later this year.

The acquisition will give LCNB its first branch and deposits in the Columbus, Ohio, market.

Fifth Third said it will give a bonus or raise to about three-quarters of its employees while Wells Fargo raised its minimum hourly pay in the wake of Congress' passing a tax reform bill.

American Share Insurance is moving into Big Sky Country, the 10th state to permit private share insurance.

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.

The Cleveland company, once criticized for an initial six-year forecast, now believes it will only take four years to rebuild its tangible book value.

KeyCorp also recorded a gain after buying the remaining ownership interest in a merchant services joint venture.

Community One CU and Canton Police & Firemen's -- both located in Canton, Ohio -- will merge at the end of June.

Privately insured credit unions will officially have equal access to the Federal Home Loan Bank system under new final rule.