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Unlike other regions of the country, the western U.S. has seen very few large bank mergers in recent years. Here's why Pacific Premier's acquisition of Opus Bank could change that.February 3
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Incoming CEO Clint Stein said the Tacoma, Wash., company is ready to revisit deals after spending three years updating its digital platforms.December 26
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The FDIC ordered the Seattle bank to pay a nearly $1.4 million fine tied to improper agreements with real estate brokers and homebuilders.November 6
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Laurie Stewart says a string of bank sales to credit unions supports the case that the latter's tax-exempt status should be eliminated.October 28
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The Providence, R.I., bank recently installed a new regional head in California to oversee a commercial banking expansion into five western states. The bank says it’s trying to craft a successful growth strategy while reassuring investors it isn’t overreaching.October 9
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When Washington Federal last rebranded, it was to signal its shift from a savings and loan association to a commercial bank. This time around, it's to reflect geographic diversity and its desire to be viewed as a bank.October 3
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The transition to Stein from Hadley Robbins is the result of a multiyear succession process, the Tacoma, Wash., company said. Robbins had succeeded the late Melanie Dressel.September 30
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The company will add nearly a dozen branches in the Maryland suburbs of Washington.September 24
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The Seattle company rebranded as WaFd Bank to address confusion that it might have ties to the federal government.September 13
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The two banks' strong chemistry helped 1st Security's integration of Anchor go smoothly.August 28
