Americas

Delaware-based CU's new charter will allow it to branch out further into the First State, as well as into Maryland.

The company has been working to address an informal agreement with regulators tied to Bank Secrecy Act compliance.

The fires are raging in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, prompting California's governor to declare a state of emergency.

Columbia Financial will sell about 43% of its stock in a public offering that could raise up to $493 million.

The Delaware bank will process payments and provide debit card sponsorship services for SoFi Money, which is set to debut next year.

The resulting entity will serve approximately 24,000 members with $225 millionin assets.

Dennis Zember, Ameris' chief operating officer, was named CEO of the company's bank. Edwin Hortman Jr. will continue to run Ameris.

PNC's new consumer lending platform will be marketed on a national scale.

The $32 million purchase of Sunshine Financial will provide First Bancshares with its first branches in Tallahassee, Fla.

The Pleasanton, Calif.-based credit union is also celebrating its 85th anniversary.