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The Honolulu-based seller had faced pushback from an investor group that stepped in with a competing offer. But it ultimately secured enough votes to approve the sale to Hope Bancorp.

Consumer groups and banks are pushing for increased regulation on credit unions, aligning on concerns over tax exemptions, consumer protection standards, and the rising trend of credit union acquisitions of community banks.

U.S. Bancorp is splitting its payment services business in half; Flagstar Financial continues to fill out its leadership with an eye toward tech and risk management; First Horizon authorized an additional $350 million in stock buybacks for its $1 billion share repurchase plan; and more in this week's banking news roundup.

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The buyer said it would pay $127 million in stock to acquire William Penn Bancorp in suburban Bristol, Pennsylvania.

The Honolulu-based banks were reportedly in advanced discussions. But the would-be buyer said "the parties are no longer currently engaged in discussions."

The $24 billion-asset bank fully integrated its acquisition of Lakeland Bancorp during the third quarter, and that milestone has positioned the bank for growth, executives said.

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The Honolulu-based seller, which plans a Nov. 6 shareholder vote on the deal, posted a third-quarter loss and reiterated its commitment to the Hope agreement. But an offer with a higher price from an investor group is also on the table.