Americas

Republic First may try to revive its 2008 deal to sell itself to Metro Bancorp. That effort died at the feet of regulators but still makes sense in the eyes of some. Other banks are said to be asking similar questions about old deals.

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. – The formerly unpaid position of a volunteer credit union director is growing quite lucrative in some places, with directors in some states earning upwards of $90,000 a year to serve.

Inland Bank and Trust announced Tuesday that it is working with tech vendor Linkable Networks to begin giving its customers digital, card-linked coupons.

OptimumBank Holdings (OPHC) in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., can keep listing its shares on the Nasdaq now that a reverse stock split has brought the stock above the exchange's minimum price.

Heritage Commerce (HTBK) in San Jose, Calif., has teamed with a Bay Area nonprofit group to help low-income entrepreneurs secure startup capital.

A number of recent deals in the state could spur more Virginia banks to buy or sell. However, big out-of-state buyers are unlikely to get involved because there are few large targets left.

People's Utah Bancorp in American Fork is buying Lewiston Bancorp in Lewiston, Utah.

FirstBank (FBMI) in Alma, Mich., has redeemed its remaining shares issued in exchange for funds through the Troubled Asset Relief Program.

Heritage Commerce (HTBK) in San Jose, Calif., plans to redeem $9 million of debt and exit the Troubled Asset Relief Program.

Heartland Financial USA (HTLF) in Dubuque, Iowa, has named a veteran executive as interim chief financial officer.