First Financial Bancorp
First Financial Bancorp Completes Strategic Acquisition of BankFinancial, Solidifying Midwest Presence
In a move that significantly reshapes the competitive landscape of Midwestern banking, First Financial Bancorp (NASDAQ: FFBC) officially announced the completion of its acquisition of BankFinancial Corporation (NASDAQ: BFIN) on January 1, 2026. This finalization marks the culmination of a multi-month merger process that propels First Financial’s total assets