Texas

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.

Green Bancorp has pivoted from the troubled energy-lending market to SBA loans, which are appealing to more small banks because they can be sold at a premium and are getting more support from Washington.

The Dallas-based credit union celebrated its 50th anniversary with a core conversion -- the vendor's 50th such project.

Oil prices are dropping again, but some lenders think now is the time to recommit to energy lending as long as they underwrite them a certain way for certain borrowers in certain regions.

The company will pay about $219 million for Diboll State Bancshares.

The Louisiana company's board has made it clear that independence is "not a God-given right" and wants new management to address energy loan issues, underwriting, capital and expenses.

Bank of Austin still needs approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., though organizers remain hopeful it can open this summer.

The company, which delisted from the Nasdaq in 2005, is looking to raise up to $64 million through an initial public offering.

Unable to outspend big banks on technology, Asian-American banks are marketing to different ethnic groups and immigrants, sponsoring events for youth and young professionals and emphasizing in-person service.

Profits at the Dallas lender plunged as it slashed originations and edged up the credit spectrum.