Amilda Dymi

Astoria Financial (AF) in Lake Success, N.Y., is planning to open its first full-service branch in Manhattan.

Ally Financial and at its banking subsidiary have completed the renewal of $11.5 billion in secured credit facilities intended to fund its automobile lending and leasing in the United States.

More and more consumers are deciding where to bank based on how enamored they are with the bank's mobile offerings, according to a new report from AlixPartners.

MoneyGram International is now providing money transfer services to customers of Debenhams, a global department store based in the United Kingdom.

The payments processor TSYS has added features to its Credit Care tool to improve data access for banks and cardholders.

Meridian Interstate Bancorp (EBSB) in East Boston, Mass., is planning a second-step conversion.

American Express has launched several technology-based initiatives that promote financial education and opportunities for the underbanked and banking startups in the U.S.

Comerica Bank (CMA) is planning to expand its existing middle-market commercial banking operations at its Dallas headquarters.

American Express has launched several technology-based initiatives that promote financial education and opportunities for the underbanked and banking startups in the U.S.

Baidu, China's largest search engine provider, is applying for a private banking license, according to Chinese news agencies reports.

OTC Markets Group, an operator of financial marketplaces for 10,000 U.S. and global securities, is preparing to launch a public trading marketplace for community and regional banks, according to a company release.

Clinkle Corp., a San Francisco startup that specializes in mobile transactions, has appointed Josh Brewer as its vice president of design.

Fast-tracking foreclosures on vacant properties in states that handle foreclosures through the courts "could result in substantial cost savings" for all involved, according to a study by Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.

The majority of Americans who will be receiving a tax refund in 2014 will spend the funds, not save them, according to a new survey released by Capital One Financial (COF).

Unity Bank, a subsidiary of Unity Bancorp Inc. (UNTY) has opened a new division that will offer a wide range of investment products and services aimed at helping customers to grow and preserve wealth.

Business Partners, a credit union service organization in Northridge, Calif., has named financial services veteran Pamella Easley as its president and chief executive officer.

Business Partners, a credit union service organization in Northridge, Calif., has named financial services veteran Pamella Easley as its president and chief executive officer.

Comerica Bank (CMA) in Dallas has rolled out a new online learning tool that is designed to help entrepreneurs better manage or grow their businesses.

Online payments provider Payoneer has completed a $25 million Series D financing round it will use to expand through acquisitions and other efforts.

Home equity lending increased for the first time last year but overall mortgage originations in January were the lowest since November 2008, according to a monthly analysis of loan-level data from tech vendor Black Knight Financial Services.