Americas

INDIANAPOLIS — Harvester Financial CU Monday announced it has successfully completed converting its core system to Sharetec.

Bank of America (BAC) has agreed to sell 17 branches in North Carolina and Virginia with a total of $944 million in deposits to First Community Bank in Bluefield, Va., and HomeTrust Bancshares (HTBI) in Asheville, N.C.

Riverland Bancorp. in Jordan, Minn., has raised roughly $1.3 million by selling common stock.

Eagle Bancorp (EGBN) in Bethesda, Md., has agreed to buy Virginia Heritage Bank (VGBK) in Tysons Corner, Va.

Signature Bank (SBNY) in New York plans to sell 2.1 million new shares of common stock.

National Bank of Commerce in Birmingham, Ala., is beefing up in Florida with a deal to buy United Group Banking Company of Florida in Longwood.

First Federal of Northern Michigan Bancorp's agreement to buy Alpena Banking is a lesson in persistence and keeping communication lines open.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Pete Aguilar, a former employee of Arrowhead Credit Union, appears to have claimed the second spot in this week's primary election for California's 31st congressional district.

WASHINGTON — For the first time in weeks, both chambers of Congress are in session, and they're taking a hard look at regulatory relief efforts.

Doral Financial's (DRL) dispute with the Puerto Rican government over a tax refund will be heard on an expedited basis by the territory's courts.