Americas

Valley National Bancorp in Wayne, N.J., reported a jump in third-quarter earnings on growth in lending and fee income.

Cullen/Frost Bankers in San Antonio reported higher third-quarter profit, reflecting loan growth and increased fee income.

Trustmark in Jackson, Miss., said its profit declined in the third quarter because of lower loan yields and higher expenses.

Wells Fargo has eliminated foreign transaction fees for transactions made by small businesses made outside the U.S.

UMB Financial in Kansas City, Mo., reported lower third-quarter profit, due to weaker revenue from its Scout Funds arm and merger costs.

CenterState Banks in Davenport, Fla., has agreed to buy Hometown of Homestead Banking Co. in Homestead, Fla.

United Community Banks in Blairsville, Ga., reported higher quarterly earnings despite costs tied to its purchase of Palmetto Bancshares in South Carolina.

Flagstar Bancorp in Troy, Mich., reported a third-quarter profit, as it originated more residential mortgages and recorded higher fee income.

Old National Bancorp in Evansville, Ind., reported improved third-quarter profit on growth in fees and consumer and commercial real estate lending.

First Northern Community Bancorp in Dixon, Calif., has exited the Small Business Lending Fund.