Old National recognized for ‘Customer Confidence’

The national recognition is based on the satisfaction rate for client dispute resolution management.
Fifth Third completes acquisition of Comerica

The combined entity has approximately $294 billion in assets, making it the ninth-largest U.S. bank.
Bippus opens new Fort Wayne branch

The new branch at 4910 E. Dupont Rd. officially opened for business on Jan. 5, with a ribbon cutting a week later on Jan. 13.
Murray joins board of FSB-Middlebury

Andy Murray joined First State Bank of Middlebury’s board in January after a 30-year career in the recreational vehicle industry.
Mike O’Connor retires from Alliance board

O’Connor retired in January after 10 years as a director and more than 40 years in Indiana’s banking industry.
First Financial completes acquisition of BankFinancial

First Financial Bank, Cincinnati, completed its acquisition of BankFinancial, Chicago, effective Jan. 1, in an all-stock transaction valued at $142 million.
Horizon donates $13K to United Way of Johnson County

The matching donation supports the organization’s ongoing mission.
First Merchants completes First Savings merger

First Savings Bank, Jeffersonville, completed its merger with and into First Merchants Bank, Muncie, with a stock transaction effective Feb. 1.
Myers joins First Merchants’ board

Larry Myers has joined the board of First Merchants Bank, Muncie, following its acquisition of First Savings Bank, Jeffersonville.
German American in top 10 of Forbes’ Best Banks list

Seven IBA-member banks total were recognized by Forbes on its 2026 America’s Best Banks list.

