UCB was North Carolina's eighth-largest bank with assets of $3.7 billion.

With a combined market capitalization of more than $33 billion (in United States dollars), the new entity would be the eighth-largest bank in North America.

Banc One, the eighth-largest bank, and Wells Fargo, ranked 11th, also turned in strong performances.

In Connecticut, Fleet is the eighth-largest bank, holding $1.8 billion, or 2.8 percent, in deposits in the state.

The dismissals come as the nation's eighth-largest bank intends to revamp the department along the lines of an investment bank, Bankers Trust said.

Delta's partner in trying to take her home is Bankers Trust Company, America's eighth-largest bank.

Banpais, Mexico's eighth-largest bank, was taken over Friday by the Government, which mentioned "irregularities."

The deal would create the world's eighth-largest bank with a market capitalization of about $62 billion.

Mexico seized the nation's eighth-largest bank, Banpais, in the first such takeover since its financial crisis began.

The deal gave Citizens South $684 million in assets and made it the Charlotte area's eighth-largest bank.