Berkshire Hills Bancorp recently recruited William Ryan, retired TD Banknorth CEO, leading some observers to discuss what role he might play in the Massachusetts company's growth plans.

The Maryland banker and former ICBA chair was a champion for changing how the FDIC assessed fees years before the Dodd-Frank Act altered the calculation. Other bankers recall Menzies' enthusiasm and zeal.

F.N.B. Corp. (FNB) has moved its corporate headquarters to Pittsburgh.

A breakdown of M&A announcements in the financial services industry for the week ended July 5.

Unless we return the Farm Credit System to its original mission, taxpayers could be on the hook for a bailout in the near future and farmers’ access to credit could be reduced, writes Rep. Marlin Stutzman.

MVB Financial (MVBF) in Fairmont, W.Va., has raised more than $37 million by issuing subordinated debt and selling preferred stock.

Sun Bancorp (SNBC) in Mount Laurel, N.J., has provided more details on its sweeping restructuring initiative.

First Midwest Bancorp (FMBI) in Itasca, Ill., has agreed to buy Great Lakes Financial Resources (GLFL) in Chicago.

Community Bank of Bergen County (CMTB) in Maywood, N.J., has started an online mortgage center.

American Bank in Fond du Lac, Wis., has agreed to buy InvestorsBank in Waukesha, Wis. American Bank, a unit of NEB Corp., will have more than $450 million in assets when the merger is completed.

Idaho Independent Bank (IIBK) in Boise will offer medical savings accounts to American Health Value customers.

Steele Street Bank & Trust decided to find a buyer when CEO Bob Malone realized the bank lacked the size to adequately court business in the Mile High City.

Banc of California (BANC) in Irvine says it booked more than $1.4 billion in loans during the second quarter.

Many small banks lack the resources to make necessary investments in cybersecurity. One solution could be to institute regional centers that would allow banks to pool resources, train staff and investigate potential breaches.

GNB Financial Services in Gratz, Pa., has agreed to buy FNBM Financial in Minersville, Pa.

MainStreet Bank (MNSB) in Fairfax, Va., reported higher profits on double-digit loan and deposit growth in the second quarter.

Plaza Bank (PZBW) in Seattle has raised $4.2 million through a stock offering. The $79 million-asset bank said in a press release Thursday that unnamed individual investors participated in the offering.

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Investar Holding (ISTR) in Baton Rouge, La., raised more than $40 million from its initial public offering.

TFS Financial announced dividend plans recently that have many wondering whether it is headed toward a second-step conversion in the near future. The speculation makes sense, but the Cleveland company would face some obstacles.