Hilary Burns

The North Carolina city lost all its locally owned banks, but a fintech push and more favorable economics for de novos could lead to an entry-level resurgence.

The New York bank, which is part of Leumi Group in Israel, is entering a new business line after spending years improving its infrastructure.

The Pittsburgh regional detailed plans to enter a number of new markets with its digital bank and carefully chosen branch openings.

PNC revealed the plan as part of its report of strong second-quarter results, and CEO Bill Demchak said it is an example of the regional bank's growth-oriented investments.

Branding can help define a de novo's strategy — and be costly and confusing to change if not done well.

Northwest Bancshares in Pennsylvania, which built a reputation as an active acquirer, is taking a step back under Ronald Seiffert to evaluate ways to grow without M&A.

As branches evolve to become more education-oriented, banks are taking their cues from retailers, hotels and other service sectors.

Spirit Community Bank would be the first new bank in North Carolina since 2009.

Some community banks are partnering with fintech accelerators or creating their own to get on the cutting edge and get a leg up on their competitors.

Several leaders have retired after spending years preparing their banks for the regulatory milestone.

Fountain City Fintech, a program planned by NBKC Bank, would be one of the first fintech incubators formed by a community bank.

The company, which was flagged for two products, has been working with its regulators to determine the right amount to set aside.

The Israeli-owned company, which spent the last half-decade addressing stagnation, is open to acquisitions or going public.

An affiliate of MatlinPatterson will reduce its ownership to 48% from more than 60% after selling 8 million shares.

The internet-only bank plans to offer businesses a way to quickly open accounts online.

Studio Bank is set to become Nashville's first new bank since 2008. Organizers raised $46 million earlier this year.

While CEO Joseph Ficalora believes acquiring other banks would solve his company's funding issues, outsiders say its culture needs to change.

Developing technology in-house and then licensing it is one way a small bank can build a reputation as an innovator.

President and CEO Joseph Ficalora took a 33% pay cut in 2017, but shareholders still rejected the plan by a wide margin.

First Internet Bancorp in Fishers, Ind., which went public in 2013, could also use the capital for acquisitions and other investments.