Banking

Encore Bank sees modest gains, Bank of England struggles with losses, and Bank OZK expands its southeastern footprint with new branches in Georgia and Florida.

The pending merger of two northeast Arkansas lenders will create the state’s 35th-largest bank, with total assets of $539 million.

The addition of Academy will expand the competitive field of banks in Rogers to 24, of which six hold at least a 5% share of deposits in the market.