ANCHORAGE, AK – In a move that signals a significant shift in the competitive landscape of West Coast community banking, Northrim BanCorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: NRIM), the parent company of Northrim Bank, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire People’s Bank of Commerce (OTC: PBCO), headquartered in Medford, Oregon. The strategic merger, valued at approximately $32.36…
RICHLAND, WA — In a move that signals a significant shift in the Pacific Northwest’s financial landscape, Richland-based Gesa Credit Union announced on Tuesday a definitive agreement to acquire Willamette Valley Bank. This acquisition marks Gesa’s first foray into the Oregon market, representing a milestone in the credit union’s aggressive expansion strategy and a continuation…
By PYMNTS July 20, 2026 In a decisive move to bolster its technological sovereignty and streamline its financial product offerings, FinWise Bancorp—the parent entity of FinWise Bank—announced on Monday, July 20, 2026, that it has successfully acquired the technology platform and related assets of Tallied Technologies. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for the institution,…
By PYMNTS | July 17, 2026 The evolution of retail has consistently moved toward the reduction of friction. From the advent of the catalog to the ubiquity of one-click online ordering, the goal has always been the same: to collapse the distance between discovery and transaction. Today, that distance is being compressed to a matter…
SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. — In a move that significantly bolsters its presence in the competitive Southeastern financial corridor, First Bancorp (Nasdaq: FBNC), the parent company of Southern Pines-based First Bank, has officially entered into a definitive agreement to acquire First Carolina Bancshares Corporation. The Florence, South Carolina-based target is the parent company of Carolina Bank…
In a move that marks a definitive new chapter for Hawaii’s oldest and largest financial institution, Honolulu-based First Hawaiian Bank (FHB) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire TriCo Bancshares, the parent company of Tri Counties Bank, in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $2 billion. This strategic pivot represents a bold return to the…
In the high-stakes world of real estate, the most successful investors are rarely those with the most capital at the outset. Instead, they are the ones who possess the most creative problem-solving skills. Andy Gill, a Connecticut-based general contractor and real estate investor, embodies this philosophy. After losing his business during the economic turbulence of…
BATON ROUGE, LA – In a move that further cements its status as one of the most aggressive and strategically diverse financial institutions in the Gulf South, Business First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: BFST), the parent company of b1BANK, has officially announced the acquisition of Dallas-based American Planning Corporation (APC). This acquisition marks a significant milestone…
SAN DIEGO — In a move that further solidifies its position as one of the most aggressive consolidators in the mid-tier banking sector, Axos Financial, Inc. has announced that its subsidiary, Axos Nevada Holding, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Arc Technologies, Inc. This acquisition, announced on July 8, 2026, marks the fourth…
By PYMNTS | July 8, 2026 In a move that signals a significant maturation of the digital asset payments landscape, global fintech firm Nium has announced the acquisition of Cypher, a specialized player in crypto-native, non-custodial wallet and card-issuing technology. This strategic consolidation marks a pivotal shift for Nium as it seeks to cement its…
