Americas

Empire National Bank in Islandia, N.Y., has named former Commerce Bank president and chief executive Robert Falese to its board.

Malvern Federal Savings Bank has hired its chief risk officer from a rival Pennsylvania bank.

Compliance CUSO COMPASS 4 CUs LLC is celebrating its five-year anniversary this month with a modern twist — YouTube videos and hashtags.

Pioneer Bancshares in Dripping Springs, Texas, has struck a deal to merge with FC Holdings, the parent company of First Community Bank in Sugar Land, Texas.

Banc of California in Irvine is looking for a new chief financial officer, after Ronald Nicolas announced his resignation.

First NBC Bank Holding in New Orleans has delayed the release of its 10-Q, after it discovered an accounting error.

CU Direct, a provider of lending, automotive and strategic solutions to the credit union industry headquartered here, on Wednesday said it has entered into a new agreement with Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA).

Wintrust Financial in Rosemont, Ill., has named Kathleen Boege general counsel.

Argentine Federal Savings in Kansas City, Kan., has named Roger McWherter chief executive.

Raymond Wilson is leaving the Honolulu bank, and current executives Anna Hu and Denis Isono will assume his duties later this month.