The Pennsylvania company gained $67 million in assets under management as part of the acquisition.

The company, which plans to become Altabancorp, said the initiative removes brand confusion and puts its size and scale on display.

Many in the industry have cheered regulators’ interest in improving the supervisory rating system, but they may shy from commenting publicly about their experiences in a confidential process.

Dealmaking through early November is slightly ahead of last year's clip thanks to a recent flurry of merger announcements. However, excluding BB&T-SunTrust, values and multiples are shrinking.

Community bank leaders at an ABA-hosted meeting questioned the timing for a new accounting standard for loan losses and discussed their struggles to keep pace with new technology.

Most consumers, even those in rural communities, have become accustomed to digital services. That's something certain community banks better face up to, panelists at the ABA conference said.

Scottsdale Community Bank's organizers took advantage of a state law letting them raise capital months before seeking deposit insurance.

The veteran banker succeeded Randy Sims, who recently retired. Sims had been the Arkansas company's CEO since replacing Allison in 2009.

Washington Trust warned that it could lose $3 million in annual revenue after two top advisers left to join a brokerage firm. Other banks are facing similar hits.

A new partnership will let some community banks and credit unions roll out robo-advice platforms without a significant investment of their own.

Clear communication is critical when banks undergo a leadership or operational change.

More details have surfaced about Interactive Brokers' planned bank. It would accept deposits and originate loans through an online channel only, its application says.

While layoffs at big banks get the headlines, small and midsize lenders are also trimming payrolls in response to lower rates and fears that a recession is getting closer.

The FDIC ordered the Seattle bank to pay a nearly $1.4 million fine tied to improper agreements with real estate brokers and homebuilders.

The Maryland company agreed to acquire Rembert Pendleton Jackson, which has $1.3 billion in assets under management.

Recent closings could portend a stiffer regulatory stance on capital adequacy and risk.

A group affiliated with Interactive Brokers Group has filed an application with the FDIC to form Interactive Bank.

Tri County Financial will pay an undisclosed amount for H.F. Gehant Bancorp.

The California company agreed to pay $14 million in cash for a bank with $131 million in assets.

First Horizon and Iberiabank solidified their resolve after BB&T and SunTrust announced their merger. Bryan Jordan, First Horizon's CEO, says he's convinced the earlier deal is having a similar influence at other regional banks.