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First Federal Bank of Wisconsin in Waukesha and Bay View Federal Savings and Loan Association are merging.

Middleburg Bank in Virginia has agreed to sell its 62% stake in the mortgage banking firm Southern Trust Mortgage to two Virginia banks and Southern Trust's president.

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Roger Michaelis, longtime president and CEO of $509 million iQ Credit Union, said he plans to retire in October after 29 years of service.

Four Oaks Fincorp (FOFN) in Four Oaks, N.C., could raise more than $27 million in a securities agreement and rights offering.

United Community Banks (UCBI) in Blairsville, Ga., said it expects to report earnings of $14 million to $15 million for the first quarter.

MADISON, Wis. — The National CU Foundation hopes credit union employees will "dress down" to support financial education initiatives next month.

PacWest Bancorp's pending purchase of CapitalSource has been pushed back as the deal awaits approval from the Federal Reserve Board.

Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) in Moultrie, Ga., has repurchased all the shares it issued under the Troubled Asset Relief Program.

Bay Banks of Virginia in Kilmarnock is adjusting its 2013 financial results after unloading a troubled asset.

Kansas City's UMB Bank has rolled out an in-house tech support program to help get its less-tech-savvy customers comfortable with digital channels. It also hopes the initiative will help it boost retention rates and perhaps even capture a larger share of the customer's wallet.