Wisconsin

First Business in Wis. to consolidate bank charters-

Advia Credit Union in Parchment, Mich., has agreed to buy Peoples Bank in Elkhorn, Wis.

Mark Wierman, the chief lending officer at Ixonia Bank in Wisconsin, now has a second title: president.

The core-tech vendor Fiserv has agreed to buy Online Banking Solutions in Atlanta.

BMO Harris Bank in Chicago has agreed to sell 31 Wisconsin branches to a California real estate investment trust.

Banks already have a difficult time collecting data on mortgage lending to minorities. New data requirements scheduled to take effect in early 2018 could lead to even more mistakes — and financial penalties — not to mention higher compliance costs and longer delays in closing loans.

SouthCrest Financial Group in Woodstock, Ga., has agreed to sell its only Alabama branches to Guardian Credit Union in Montgomery, Ala.

Nicolet Bankshares in Green Bay, Wis., has agreed to buy First Menasha Bancshares in Neenah, Wis.

Associated Banc-Corp in Green Bay, Wis., reported higher quarterly profit on the strength of tight expense control and strong mortgage banking revenue.

First Business Financial Services in Madison, Wis., is looking for a new leader for its bank.

The $2.2 billion-asset company disclosed in a regulatory filing that it redeemed $12.2 million, the remaining half of its SBLF shares, on Sept. 22 at a liquidation value of $1,000 each for $12.4 million.

Nicolet Bankshares in Green Bay, Wis., plans to close six branches later this year following its acquisition of Baylake in Sturgeon Bay.

The $29 billion-asset company said in a regulatory filing Thursday that the "needs to improve" rating will likely restrict its ability to make acquisitions and open branches.

Plenty of banks have ended their federal loss-share deals early, but despite the incentives to wind them down, plenty more still have these crisis-era arrangements in place. It may be due to varying deadlines, mistakes calculating loan values or worries that they still might need the coverage for home equity lines.

Activity to relieve stress/promote fun: 1st National offers free 20-minute on-site chair massages every other week at its main location.

Fitness/wellness program: An annual wellness fair provides biometric screenings, health risk assessments, massages, yoga instruction and healthy eating tips.

Popular with employees: During the fall harvest, the bank's owners deliver homegrown vegetables to all locations for employees and customers.

Popular with employees: Employees get an extra vacation day during their anniversary month.

Popular with employees: Every January, all employees receive up to $300 to buy work attire.

Citizens Community Bancorp in Eau Claire, Wis., said it plans to close four branches in Walmart stores in mid-November.