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The deal, which still requires regulatory approval, will give Credit Union ONE about $1.4 billion in assets and 26 branch locations throughout the state.

A group led by former community bank CEO Dave Mallett hopes Ohio State Bank will open for business in Columbus by the end of the year.

Eric Itambo will become chief banking officer of CoBank, where he will oversee all lending operations.

The 29-year credit union veteran oversaw a number of big changes and milestones during his tenure, including growing assets from $48 million to $558 million.

Dawn Harris has been with the Baton Rouge, La.-based credit union since 1983.

The expansion of Visa Direct is designed to speed disbursements for health care patients who can receive an instant payment versus waiting several days to a week for payout.

Financial Institutions agreed to buy HNP Capital, a wealth management firm near Rochester.

Lorie Shannon, recruited from SunTrust, will oversee a strategy that features large, non-QM mortgages in key markets.

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said he will step down as the state's highest law enforcement official, hours after a report in which four women accused him of physical violence.

The Pittsburgh bank opted to give more than half of its employees $2,000 pay hikes instead of the bonuses handed out by many rivals.