The deal was first announced a year ago but has faced significant legal challenges

A swathe of U.S. banks started the new year with a raft of acquisitions and partnerships

F&M set to acquire Ossian State Bank, while Consumers National Bank adds two CFBank branches and Coulee Bank brings on assets from BNC

Consumers will continue to act on the behaviors formed during the pandemic, especially as it relates to digital means of operation and communication

The closures will affect 18% of its network but it will retain coverage across affected markets

The combined company will have $168 billion assets and be one of largest regional banks in the US

Texas Capital, South Plains Financial, and Partners Bancorp have been added to the ABA NASDAQ Community Bank index

As expected, Bangor Savings Bank of Maine completed its merger with Damariscotta Bank and Trust

eCapital buys private company Advantedge Commercial Finance to expand service and geography, as well as to increase scale

Recruiting and retaining talent is difficult