Alan Kline is the former editor-in-chief of American Banker. Previously he oversaw its consumer finance and national/regional banking coverage. He also helped direct coverage of the annual Most Powerful Women in Banking rankings.
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The Cleveland company's third-quarter profit more than doubled from the same period last year, thanks largely to its 2016 acquisition of Buffalo-based First Niagara Financial Group.
By Alan KlineOctober 19 -
Strong gains in net interest income offset a decline in fee income, but a recent settlement with the federal government over alleged misconduct at its Wilmington Trust unit weighed on the Buffalo company's overall results.
By Alan KlineOctober 18 -
The Dallas company reported strong profits in the third quarter as higher yields on loans and improved cost control more than offset slight declines in loan balances and earning assets.
By Alan KlineOctober 17 -
The financial crisis gave Mary Navarro an unprecedented opportunity to change banking for the better — and she delivered.
By Alan KlineOctober 5 -
Kate Quinn has raised U.S. Bancorp's profile by emphasizing culture above all else.
By Alan KlineOctober 3 -
Ellen Patterson is one of just 21 TD employees with an EVP title globally and the only female EVP based in the United States.
By Alan KlineSeptember 25 -
Sound Community Bank CEO Laura Lee “Laurie” Stewart has made a career of going against the grain, and her bank’s investors, employees and customers are all better for it.
By Alan KlineSeptember 25 -
In the newly created role, Jane Russell manages TD’s call centers, ATMs and digital operations, and directs all operations within its 1,250 U.S. branches
By Alan KlineSeptember 25 -
Sandy Pierce's myriad responsibilities include managing Huntington’s 18 regional bank presidents, overseeing its private bank and leading all activities in Michigan.
By Alan KlineSeptember 25 -
A "transformational" capital raise led by CEO Mary Ann Scully set the stage for Howard Bank's largest-ever acquisition.
By Alan KlineSeptember 25 -
Synovus is widely regarded as one of the industry’s most admired companies, and it is up to Liz Wolverton to ensure that it does not rest on its laurels.
By Alan KlineSeptember 25 -
In her role as BBVA Compass' chief talent and culture officer, Rosilyn Houston is all about making employees happy.
By Alan KlineSeptember 25 -
By investing in technology and talent development, Julieann Thurlow is positioning her community bank for the long term.
By Alan KlineSeptember 25 -
Jennifer Smith is overseeing a core conversion that is the largest tech project in Zions' history.
By Alan KlineSeptember 25 -
MUFG Union Bank is counting on Wendy Breuder — a proven revenue generator — to use her considerable analytical skills to find meaningful cost savings through the consolidation and relocation of office space.
By Alan KlineSeptember 25 -
Thasunda Duckett led Chase Auto Finance to record loan growth in her three-plus years as the unit’s CEO. Now she is looking to take JPMorgan Chase's consumer bank to similarly lofty heights.
By Alan KlineSeptember 25 -
Bita Ardalan has been promoted four times over the past five years, most recently in 2015 when she was named head of commercial banking.
By Alan KlineSeptember 25 -
Begonya Klumb has, in short order, established UMB Financial as one of the nation’s foremost administrators of health savings accounts and related products.
By Alan KlineSeptember 25 -
It's Yvette Hollingsworth Clark's job to make sure consumer, cyber and other protections are embedded into the design of digital products.
By Alan KlineSeptember 25 - Banking brands
When Andy Cecere took over as CEO of U.S. Bancorp in April, one of his first orders of business was to promote Kate Quinn to vice chairman and chief administrative officer.
By Alan KlineSeptember 25



















