Americas

Fifth Third Bancorp in Cincinnati has fired its chief legal officer over what it describes as a conflict of interest.

Anchor Bancorp in Lacey, Wash., which has been facing pressure from a prominent activist investor to sell itself, has hired an investment bank to explore strategic options.

Problem technology credits drove down quarterly profits at Opus Bank in Irvine, Calif., which said it will pull back on tech lending even though that had become one of its most important niches.

Lakeland Financial Corp. in Warsaw, Ind., said its second-quarter profit rose 13% to $12.8 million on loan and deposit growth and higher net interest income.

First South Bancorp in Washington, N.C., has acquired a portfolio of mortgage servicing rights.

EverBank Financial, the largest bank based in Florida by deposits, is exploring a sale after receiving interest from a potential suitor, according to people familiar with the matter.

Waterstone Financial reported a 71% year-over-year jump in net income during the second quarter thanks to growth in its mortgage banking division.

Bank of Hawaii in Honolulu reported higher quarterly profit that reflected deposit growth.

Eagle Bancorp in Bethesda, Md., has issued $150 million in subordinated debt after increasing the amount it originally planned to sell.

Fee income, niche financing lines and auto lending drove second-quarter profits at TCF Financial in Wayzata, Minn.