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 Honolulu company plans to sell off more shares still owned by BNP Paribas and BancWest.
By Alan KlineJanuary 24 -
On earnings calls this week CEOs expressed optimism for increased loan demand, a softer tone from regulators, a higher SIFI threshold and, potentially, a surge of interest in health savings accounts.
By Alan KlineJanuary 20 -
Strong growth in commercial and CRE lending also led record to interest income in the quarter.
By Alan KlineJanuary 19 -
A 9% increase in interest revenue helped to offset relatively flat growth in fee revenue.
By Alan KlineJanuary 19 -
Three midsize banks projected increases in loans this year in the latest round of earnings discussions, but their levels of optimism varied, and their commercial lending strategies in some cases conflicted.
By Andy PetersJanuary 17 -
Improved credit quality also helped compensate for flat loan growth at the Dallas bank.
By Alan KlineJanuary 17 -
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and PNC reported lackluster revenue growth as higher trading fees and increases in commercial lending barely compensated for consumer-side challenges.
January 13 -
Joint accounts sometimes seem stuck in another era. Here's how to modernize them.
By Alan KlineJanuary 10 -
Regions Financial in Birmingham has named José S. Suquet, the president and CEO at Pan-American Life Insurance in New Orleans, to its board of directors.
By Alan KlineJanuary 9 -
Ray Davis is stepping down as Umpqua's CEO at yearend and transitioning to a new role as head of its year-old innovation lab. In his 22 years, he built Umpqua from a sleepy local bank into a regional powerhouse and internationally recognized brand.
By Alan KlineDecember 5