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David Boyle. Photo courtesy Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Co.
Dec 19, 2025

Burke & Herbert to acquire Pa. bank in $354M deal

Alexandria’s Burke & Herbert Financial Services anticipates acquiring Linkbancorp in an all-stock transaction worth about $354.2 million.

Joe Face is retiring as commissioner of financial institutions for the Virginia State Corporation Commission. Photo courtesy State Corporation Commission
Dec 16, 2025

Longtime SCC banking commissioner to retire

Joseph Face Jr., who has served as the SCC's commissioner of the Bureau of Financial Institutions since 1997, will retire in January 2026.

Christiansburg-based financial institution Appalachian Community Capital has named Daniel Wallace its next president and CEO. Photo Courtesy Appalachian Community Capital
Dec 5, 2025

Appalachian Community Capital announces new CEO

Christiansburg-based financial institution Appalachian Community Capital has named Daniel Wallace its next president and CEO.

A Radford native, John Asbury traveled all over the country for his banking career but returned to Virginia in 2016 to lead Atlantic Union Bank. Photo courtesy Atlantic Union Bank
Dec 1, 2025

2025 Virginia Business Person of the Year: John Asbury | Atlantic Union Bank

Atlantic Union CEO John Asbury is Virginia Business’ 2025 Business Person of the Year, recognized for leading the bank’s growth.

A Capital One sign in front of a glass-paneled building
Nov 20, 2025

FDIC files counterclaim against Capital One in special assessment case

This week the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. filed a counterclaim against McLean-based bank Capital One, National Association, which is suing the FDIC for its 2023 special assessment of $474 million against the bank.

VICTOR BRANCH
Nov 2, 2025

VICTOR BRANCH

RICHMOND MARKET PRESIDENT BANK OF AMERICA RICHMOND

2025 Living Legends: ASTON JR., G. ROBERT
Nov 2, 2025

G. ROBERT ASTON

EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN TOWNEBANK SUFFOLK

Banking | Finance 2025: ASBURY, JOHN C.
Nov 2, 2025

JOHN C. ASBURY

PRESIDENT AND CEO ATLANTIC UNION BANKSHARES CEO, ATLANTIC UNION BANK HENRICO COUNTY

Former Richmond Fed President Broaddus dies at 86
Oct 31, 2025

Former Richmond Fed President Broaddus dies at 86

J. Alfred “Al” Broaddus, Jr., former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond died Sunday, Oct. 26, in his hometown of Richmond.

Paul Phillips will retire from Freedom First at the end of 2026. Photo courtesy Freedom First Credit Union
Oct 29, 2025

Freedom First credit union CEO to retire in 2026

Freedom First CEO Paul Phillips will retire in 2026. CFO Linda Johnson will succeed him at the Roanoke-headquartered credit union.

Stuart Macfarlane. Photo courtesy United Bank
Oct 10, 2025

United Bank hires Charlottesville market president

Stuart Macfarlane is United Bank’s new Charlottesville market president. The Fairfax-based bank announced his role in late September.

Hampton Roads Business 2025: Executive Insights
Sep 29, 2025

Hampton Roads Business 2025: Executive Insights

Virginia Business asked six Hampton Roads leaders to discuss how their organizations are contributing to the region’s success and meeting challenges such as changing trade policy, regional cooperation and workforce training. PAT DAVIS-HAGENS Market president, Bon Secours Hampton Roads, Suffolk How does Bon Secours assess where to open new facilities, like the hospital in Suffolk […]

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