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California regulators on Friday closed Nano Banc of Irvine and appointed the FDIC as receiver. Sunwest Bank of Sandy, Utah, has agreed to assume substantially all deposits and purchase certain assets of the bank.

The Democratic members of the House Financial Services Committee warned banking regulators against “weakening” the Community Reinvestment Act and requested more time for public comment on proposed changes to rules implementing the law.

ABA recognized five banks for outstanding marketing initiatives during the 2026 ABA Bank Marketing Conference in Austin, Texas.

Gateway First Bancorp in Jenks, Oklahoma, has agreed to buy First Western Mortgage and unit Colonial Savings in Fort Worth, Texas.

Digital advertising, search engine marketing and optimization, email and social media remain the highest-rated channels for return.

ABA has elected Matt Lujano as chair of the Community Bankers Council for the 2026-2027 association year. Lujano is president and CEO of Westside State Bank in Westside, Iowa.