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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HarborOne Bank is proving that financial education really can improve the bottom line.
By Alan KlineMarch 30 -
Hancock Holding is warning of more pain in its energy portfolio as low prices continue to hamper oil and gas firms ability to repay their loans.
By Alan KlineMarch 29 -
Bakhshi, who takes over as CEO in June, brings with her a track record of innovation and a reputation for getting the most out of her teams.
By Alan KlineMarch 22 -
Bank of the West in San Francisco announced Wednesday that it has named TD Bank executive Nandita Bakhshi as its next president and chief executive.
By Alan KlineMarch 16 -
The San Rafael, Calif., company has stayed at roughly the same asset size for six years now, even though it has the capacity and desire to become much larger. The reasons speak to the competitiveness among lenders and the fickle nature of bank M&A.
By Alan KlineMarch 15 -
The pace of bank mergers and acquisitions has slowed of late as bank stock values have plummeted, but expect it to pick up as 2016 wears on. Here's why.
By Alan KlineMarch 8 -
Smaller players are losing ground to deep-pocketed large banks that can both absorb compliance costs and invest in the most up-to-date technology, M&T's longtime CEO said in his annual letter to shareholders. He also worried about banks' shrinking role in the ever-changing lending landscape.
By Alan KlineMarch 7 -
WSFS Financial has been around nearly two centuries, and CEO Mark Turner is going for another two. Has he found the road map for success?
By Alan KlineFebruary 24 -
Lending Club reported record earnings in the fourth quarter thanks to soaring loan demand.
By Alan KlineFebruary 11 -
Powered by double-digit gains in both interest and fee income, WSFS Financial in Wilmington, Del., reported a profit of $14.4 million in the fourth quarter, up 9.3% from the fourth quarter of 2014.
By Alan KlineJanuary 29