Americas

Talmer Bancorp in Troy, Mich., will record a nearly $14 million charge in the fourth quarter tied to ending its loss-share agreements with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

The Bancorp in Wilmington, Del., has agreed to pay a $3 million civil money penalty to address issues tied to electronic fund transfer practices.

First Priority Financial in Malvern, Pa., has redeemed $6 million in preferred stock associated with the Troubled Asset Relief Program.

Village Bank in Midlothian, Va., has been released from an enforcement order issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions.

CalWest Bancorp in Irvine, Calif., has raised $14 million through a private offering to recapitalize and to retire its Troubled Asset Relief Program funds.

Ken Karels has guided the South Dakota company through an initial public offering and its first acquisition in three years. He is worth watching next year as ag lending comes under pressure and as Great Western continues hunting for acquisitions.

The $1 billion-asset holding company for Veritex Community Bank redeemed about $8 million worth of SBLF shares.

The Federal Reserve extended the public comment period for KeyCorp's proposed $4.1 billion takeover of First Niagara Financial Group until Jan. 31, after a lawmaker said communities affected by the deal need to weigh in.

Synovus Financial in Columbus, Ga., has offered to acquire up to $100 million of its outstanding subordinated debt.

Middleburg Financial in Middleburg, Va., plans to record a $3 million impairment charge tied to a participation loan in which the borrower has been accused of fraud.