The Seattle company, which is gearing up for a proxy battle with Blue Lion Capital, appointed a former U.S. Bancorp executive to fill a board vacancy.

Ameris would gain 24 Atlanta-area branches in the $406 million deal.

Marathon International Bank would target the Ethiopian community with specific advertising and educational programs.

Nano Financial will offer new technology to Commerce Bank's commercial customers as it considers ways to license it to other financial institutions.

Digital alerts for clients aren't new, but they can still provide small banks a platform to reach new markets and appeal to younger clients.

The addition of Bob Savino as chief product officer comes as BankMobile is poised to spin off from Customers Bancorp and merge with Flagship Community Bank.

Both proposals aim to establish institutions that would be modeled after Bank of North Dakota, the nation's only public bank.

Net interest income has surged thanks to rising rates, but noninterest income has lagged as trading revenue has weakened, refi demand has softened and fees from deposit service charges have barely budged. Is this the new normal?

Burned by a 2007 deal in Florida, Park National in Ohio had several years to reflect on lessons learned before agreeing to buy NewDominion Bank in Charlotte, N.C.

The Michigan company's earnings, excluding one-time items, increased meaningfully after it cut operating costs.

NewDominion, which has completed an improbable turnaround, is the last community bank based in Charlotte, N.C.

The Florida company's fourth-quarter results included double-digit loan growth and a $328 million income tax benefit associated with recently passed tax reform.

Retracting an Obama administration policy that shielded banks servicing marijuana companies threatens financial firms and makes the pot industry too reliant on cash.

The South Carolina company also provided a timeline for heightened regulation tied to crossing the $10 billion asset threshold.

The Illinois company reported strong loan growth, an wider net interest margin and a one-time net tax benefit of nearly $8 million tied to recently passed tax reform.

There were no sighs of relief from bankers, who realize their planning could still prove useful as the potential for another shutdown looms.

Wings Financial Credit Union will also gain about $40 million in deposits and $10 million in loans.

The New York multifamily lender is making steady progress in a multiyear effort to reduce its dependency on commercial real estate.

The company sold common stock to employees, existing shareholders and new investors.

Organizers of Sterling Bank have filed an application with the FDIC and have set a $20 million capital target.