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With interest in these cross-industry deals growing, the CU credited with the first whole-bank acquisition is launching a CUSO to facilitate the process.

The offering would be a big milestone for Byline Bancorp, which was recapitalized in 2013 by a group led by former Banco Popular North America CEO Roberto Herencia.

Beacon Community Bank seeks to become the first new bank in South Carolina in roughly a decade.

Pinnacle Financial Partners closed in on $20 billion in assets by buying BNC. It now has to integrate the North Carolina bank, while finding ways to boost profit and adapt to increased regulatory burden.

Having managed five credit unions even while serving as CEO of one, the 92-year-old is believed to have set a record for length of service.

Adding Community 1st Bank would help it expand in northern California.

AloStar was formed in 2011 by an investor group that bought the failed Nexity Bank in Birmingham, Ala.

Casey Crawford, head of the rapidly growing Movement Mortgage, recently recapitalized First State Bank in Danville, Va., with his own money.

Amid a sharp rise in delinquencies, Signature may try to sell all or parts its $603 million taxi medallion loan portfolio.

The city is booming thanks to its rising population, revitalized downtown and diverse economy, attracting bank buyers and de novo interest.