The Federal Reserve is asking Sterling to address deficiencies tied to its collection, verification and reporting of CRA data from 2014 to 2016.

Stilwell Group, an activist investor, is alleging that HopFed chief John Peck bought two properties from the then-chairman of the Kentucky company's compensation committee and that the deals were a conflict of interest.

Bank First has agreed to pay $76 million in cash and stock for Waupaca Bancorp. The company should have nearly $1.8 billion in assets when it completes the deal.

PrivateBancorp investors approved a $4.9 billion takeover by Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce after the Toronto-based lender sweetened its deal twice to win over shareholders.

From donating to elementary-school classrooms to speaking at holiday observances, credit unions are reaching out and giving back to the communities they serve.

Brent Beardall, who recently took the helm at Washington Federal, discusses having excess capital, myriad potential fintech partners and why he would tweak — not repeal — Dodd-Frank.

The good news: SBA lending is going gangbusters and business owners are optimistic about growth prospects and their ability to access credit. The not-so-good news: Many firms are still not particularly interested in borrowing and startups are not the engines of job creation they once were.

Belpre Savings Bank and Doolin Security Savings Bank are planning to create a mutual with nearly $100 million in assets.

Stonegate Bank in Florida figured its balance sheet was too small and undiversified to stay independent. But it was choosy in approaching potential buyers and aggressively scrutinized the lead bidder’s loan book.

The 2015 written agreement had required Four Oaks to improve corporate governance.

The agency sold nearly 10.3 million shares in First BanCorp in San Juan, Puerto Rico, for $57.7 million.

CUs are holding blood drives, casual days, bake sales and more to give back to their communities and enrich the lives of the members they serve.

The recent earnings season shined a light on community bankers’ tactical moves. Here’s a look at what some institutions are planning in coming months.

A tech JV between Live Oak and First Data aims to do for small-business deposits what the bank previously did for lending.

One Bank & Trust in Arkansas just sold itself to the Treasury, resolving a legal judgment and clearing the way for a resale to the private sector.

Bank of Austin still needs approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., though organizers remain hopeful it can open this summer.

The post-election rally in banking stocks has given certain buyers the ability to make acquisitions that would add to tangible book value, perhaps making it easier for them to pursue more deals.

With donations if time, money and supplies, credit unions are making a difference for organizations that make a difference in the lives of those they serve.

Five Star Bancorp in California is the latest bank to work with a marketplace lender on referrals. The move comes as the SBA programs have record volumes while concerns linger about banks working with third parties.

The $71 million transaction is the latest in a series of acquisitions by Seacoast in recent months.