First Busey (BUSE) said Friday it has received clearance from the US Federal Reserve to buy by merger CrossFirst Bankshares (CFB).

Busey and CrossFirst have obtained shareholder approval for the deal, First Busey said.

The companies expect to close the holding company merger on March 1, the company said.

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