Banking & Financial Services


Sterling Bank Adds Calahn Luster as VP of Commercial Lending in KC

Posted October 23, 2026 Poplar Bluff, Missouri-based Sterling Bank announced Calahn Luster has joined as the vice president of commercial lending at its Kansas City location. Sterling Bank’s KC branch is located at 300 Ward Parkway. Luster brings more than… more

Kansas City Fed’s Kim Robbins Named Federal Reserve’s Chief Payments Executive

Posted October 15, 2026 The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City announced Kim Robbins, first vice president and chief operating officer, has been selected as chief payments executive of Federal Reserve Financial Services. Robbins will begin her new role effective… more

American Century Investments Names Cihan Kasikara New COO

Posted October 12, 2026 Kansas City-based American Century Investments has named Cihan Kasikara its new chief operating officer. Kasikara will work directly with chairman, chief executive officer and president, Jonathan Thomas, and oversee the company’s management, investment operations, technology, transformation,… more

Commerce Bank Closes Acquisition of St. Louis-based Nolan & Associates

Posted October 8, 2026 Commerce Bank announced it has closed the acquisition of Nolan & Associates, a St. Louis-based investment banking firm. Nolan & Associates will retain its leadership team, employees and Brentwood, Missouri office, ensuring continuity for clients and… more

FNBO Completes Acquisition of Blue Ridge Bank & Trust

Posted October 2, 2026 Omaha-based bank FNBO announced it has closed its acquisition of Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co. in Independence, Missouri. The acquisition adds Blue Ridge's eight Jackson County branches to FNBO's existing Kansas City market, making FNBO… more

Regent Bank Announce First Locations in Kansas City, St. Louis

Posted September 28, 2026 Tulsa-based Regent Bank announced its plans to expand into the Kansas City and St. Louis areas, adding a commercial lending office in both cities. The Kansas City office is located at 6247 Brookside Blvd., Suite 240,… more

Enterprise Bank Promotes Aaron Wiens To Director of C&I Lending in KC

Posted September 10, 2026 Enterprise Bank & Trust has promoted Aaron Wiens to senior vice president and director of commercial & industrial banking for the Kansas City market. Wiens brings with him more than two decades of experience to the… more

Hawthorn Bank Merges with FSC Bancshares, Inc., Expands Missouri Footprint

Posted September 10, 2026 Jefferson City, Missouri-based Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc., has completed its merger with FSC Bancshares, Inc. Hawthorn officially merged FSC into its operations on September 3. As part of the merger, Hawthorn absorbed FSC and its wholly owned… more

First Citizens Bank Acquisition Expands Presence in Midwest Region

Posted September 10, 2026 North Carolina-based First Citizens Bank announced it has converted over 130 branches it acquired from BMO Bank, including locations in Kansas and Missouri. First Citizens Bank acquired Chicago, Illinois-based BMO Bank N.A. on September 4, bringing… more

Equity Bank to Expand Iowa Footprint, Plans Merger with Lincoln Savings Bank

Posted September 3, 2026 Wichita-based Equity Bank announced it has entered into a merger agreement with Lincoln Savings Bank and its holding company, adding 16 new locations to Equity’s portfolio and bolstering its Iowa presence. Lincoln Bancorp is the parent… more