Americas

BBVA Compass has leased space in the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce building for a loan production office.

City Holding (CHCO) in Charleston, W.Va., said Tuesday that it its first-quarter earnings rose 73% from the same period last year, to $13.8 million, as the company accelerated workouts of problem loans it inherited in two acquisitions.

Hudson City Bancorp (HCBK) in Paramus, N.J., reported lower quarterly earnings as its planned sale to M&T Bank (MTB) still awaits regulatory approval.

Joseph Stilwell has found yet another bank to pressure.

WASHINGTON — The Senate Banking Committee voted Tuesday to advance the nomination of J. Mark McWatters to join the board of the National Credit Union Administration.

TUCSON, Ariz. — Vantage West Credit Union is acquiring Tombstone FCU.

Solera National Bancorp (SLRK) in Lakewood, Colo., reported a quarterly loss less than a month before it will face a pair of shareholder challenges at its annual meeting.

HomeStreet (HMST) in Seattle has filed to sell up to $125 million in securities.

Southside Bancshares (SBSI) in Tyler, Texas, has agreed to buy OmniAmerican Bancorp (OABC) in Fort Worth, Texas.

Capital City Bank Group (CCBG) in Tallahassee, Fla., enjoyed a trifecta last quarter: it lowered expenses, income taxes and its loan-loss provision.