Rockland Trust

Rockland Trust to Acquire Blue Hills Bank

The parent company of Rockland Trust announced yesterday that it would acquire the parent company of Hyde Park-based Blue Hills Bank in a deal that will give Rockland the largest deposit share in Massachusetts, the largest branch network and bring the company over $11 billion in assets.

Melrose, Pilgrim Bank May Soon Be On The Market

Seven mutual banks and holding companies converted to stock companies between 2010 and 2014, often an indicator that they may be fishing for a buyer. Four of those seven will complete the state-mandated three-year waiting period following the completion of an initial public offering, and be eligible for acquisition this year.