Capital

The investment bank agreed to buy Business Bancshares in St. Louis.

A group led by former community bank CEO Dave Mallett hopes Ohio State Bank will open for business in Columbus by the end of the year.

Financial Institutions agreed to buy HNP Capital, a wealth management firm near Rochester.

The northern Virginia company will also gain more branches around Washington as part of the $33 million deal.

The serial acquirer is buying Delaware Place Bank, which is less than 1% of its size.

The $350 million acquisition is among the biggest bank mergers announced so far this year.

Capitol Federal will enter commercial lending for the first time in its 125-year history after it buys Capital City Bank.

Porter Bancorp in Kentucky spent years tackling credit and capital issues. As Limestone Bank, it will finally get back on offense.

Spirit of Texas Bancshares plans to raise $40 million to fund organic growth and acquisitions.

The Florida company is also set to enter Alabama as part of the $360 million purchase.