Americas

Eastern Virginia Bankshares (EVBS) of Tappahannock, Va., said Thursday that it intends to repay $15 million of its Troubled Asset Relief Program aid by late in the second quarter.

David Malone, former CEO of Community Bank in Pasadena, Calif., was appointed to BBCN's board, which expanded to 11 members.

Community 1st Bank (CFBN) of Auburn, Calif., shuffled its executive team on Thursday after re-appointing Robert C. Haydon, the bank president and chief executive officer, as board chairman.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The NCUA board unanimously approved a field-of-membership expansion for AERO FCU Thursday during its monthly board meeting.

DUMFRIES, Va. — A credit union to serve professional and amateur athletes, and their families, has received preliminary charter approval from NCUA, according to the CU's organizer.

First Savings Bank (FSFG) in Clarksville, Ind., is switching charters as part of a broader plan to expand its commercial banking business.

WASHINGTON — Despite over 1,000 letters reaching NCUA Wednesday morning, CUNA and NAFCU contend the risk-based capital rule comment period has been too short and may lead to a final rule that would negatively impact credit unions.

Hampton Roads Bankshares (HMPR) is launching a marine financing unit for its subsidiary Shore Bank.

Eight community banks have transferred their shares to a new trading platform operated by OTC Markets Group in a bid to increase visibility for their stocks.

The First Bancorp (FNLC) in Damariscotta, Maine, announced that its chief executive is retiring early next year and will be replaced by its chief operating officer.