First Green Bank in Florida had to stop holding deposits for licensed marijuana sellers as a condition of making a deal.

Loan growth, fueled by increased tourism spending, more than offset a sharp drop in fee income at the Honolulu company.

On Mar. 31, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

On Mar. 31, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

The bank also agreed to pay a $5 million fine to settle allegations over how it obtained consumers' consent.

Spirit of Texas Bancshares has agreed to buy Comanche National. This would be Spirit's first acquisition since going public earlier this year.

Avidia Bank in Massachusetts collaborated with Exhibit 'A' Brewing to produce and sell an IPA as part of a plan to boost marketing to small businesses and millennials.

The company will no longer originate indirect auto loans outside of Florida and Georgia.

Brentwood Bank’s purchase of Union Building and Loan would give it a larger presence around the Steel City.

The Los Angeles company, which focuses on Korean-Americans, aims to raise $50 million.

PeoplesBancorp in Holyoke, Mass., has agreed to buy First Suffield Financial in Connecticut for $60 million.

OneUnited in Boston recently issued a debit card supporting immigrants, taking a public stand on a divisive national issue.

Anchor will be sold to FS Bancorp after agreeing to terminate a deal with Washington Federal. The original deal had been delayed as Washington Federal dealt with BSA issues.

Organizers of Gainey Business Bank, a bank planned in Scottsdale, received approval from the state's banking regulator to raise capital while completing a charter application.

Matthew Prosseda, former president and CEO of First Keystone Community Bank, was hired by Kafafian Group to advise banks on strategic planning.

The North Carolina city lost all its locally owned banks, but a fintech push and more favorable economics for de novos could lead to an entry-level resurgence.

The New York bank, which is part of Leumi Group in Israel, is entering a new business line after spending years improving its infrastructure.

Limited acquisition opportunities remain in the state's hottest markets, which will force buyers to pay bigger premiums or pursue deals elsewhere.

P. Byron DeFoor, who already has majority stakes in two community banks, is planning to buy First Columbia Bancorp.

Despite some criticisms of the strategy, community banks should continue to pair up with fintech companies that can help them expand their digital offerings.