Chris Cumming

A philanthropy watchdog group blasted four of the nation's biggest banks on Thursday for what it called their lackluster charitable-giving programs.

Northfield Bancorp (NFBK) in Avenel, N.J., has moved one step closer to becoming a fully public company.

FNB United in Asheboro, N.C., will introduce a new brand for its CommunityOne Bank next month as part of its integration of Bank of Granite.

Fulton Financial in Lancaster, Pa., has approved a new share repurchase program.

Home mortgage applications slumped at year-end, as new applications fell for a third straight week and refinancing declined to its lowest level since April.

Flagstar Bancorp in Troy, Mich., is continuing to take steps to reduce risk.

Chinatrust Bank has tapped a veteran banker to become its president and chief executive.