2023-02-01
The Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions issued its February 2023 Monthly Bulletin detailing regulatory actions for banks, thrifts, and credit unions. The document reports a proposed merger between Lone Star Bank and First Guaranty Bank, alongside numerous branch openings, closures, and new loan production office filings across Louisiana and Texas. Specific approvals include new locations for Origin Bank, b1BANK, and Fidelity Bank, while noting no activity for bank holding companies, subsidiaries, or trust powers.