Corporate governance

The California company is set to pick up a dozen branches after it buys FNB for $315 million.

The $74 million acquisition will allow First Mid-Illinois to expands it operatations in the Champaign-Urbana region in Illinois.

OneUnited is trimming branches and expanding digital offerings as it builds its brand as a backer of social justice that develops innovative products such as a Black-Lives-Matter-themed debit card.

MFA Acquisition, which plans to keep Maryland Financial Bank's name, wants to add more products and services after the deal closes.

Alpine Bancorp. in Illinois made its sale a highly inclusive process, forming a special evaluation team of senior leaders to help top management review offers.

Eureka, Calif.-based credit union will expand to Arcata.

Delaware-based CU's new charter will allow it to branch out further into the First State, as well as into Maryland.

The company has been working to address an informal agreement with regulators tied to Bank Secrecy Act compliance.

After tackling immediate problems, such as accessing electricity and arranging cash deliveries, bankers are facing a longer-term concern: What if customers who fled the island after Hurricane Maria don’t come back?

Dennis Zember, Ameris' chief operating officer, was named CEO of the company's bank. Edwin Hortman Jr. will continue to run Ameris.