Jon Prior

Employees at Beneficial State Bank secured banking's first labor union contract in 40 years and now are calling on Congress to pass legislation, drafted by House Democrats, to protect front-line workers across the industry.

U.S. Bancorp, M&T Bank, Citizens Financial are among the regionals that are buying smaller competitors in an effort to achieve greater scale.

The Boston company is set to become the nation’s largest custody bank after paying a premium for a Brown Brothers Harriman unit. Executives and analysts say Brown Brothers may have been the last chance for any of the country's major custodians to achieve meaningful growth through M&A.

Whether to approve the $8 billion deal will fall to the Fed, whose board may be reshaped by President Biden in the coming months. The White House recently called for more robust scrutiny of bank acquisitions.

After exiting the business roughly 20 years ago, the San Antonio bank is working with tech consultant Infosys to help it build out a digital consumer lending business that will include home loans.

CEO Bill Demchak is seeking clarity on which business units can facilitate the trading of digital currencies.

In the wake of Hurricane Ida, the latest storm to batter the Gulf Coast, John Hairston is grappling with the consequences of a warming planet. He suggests that it's imperative for banks and their regulators to be part of the solution.

Alastair Borthwick, the president of global commercial banking, will succeed Paul Donofrio, who is transitioning to a new role as head of sustainable finance. The company also appointed three women to its executive leadership team.

Under new CEO Andy Harmening, the Green Bay, Wisconsin, company is beefing up its auto, commercial and asset-based lending units, with a goal of bringing in $2.6 billion of new loans by the end of 2023. It’s also making hefty investments in technology to improve its digital banking capabilities.

Banks that embraced their role as a conduit for Paycheck Protection Program loans were likelier to take more risk elsewhere, according to new research by three accounting professors. “Anytime you have that amount of money flowing through the bank, it’s going to affect behavior,” one of the authors said.

The Dallas bank unveiled an initiative that involves doubling its client-facing headcount across the Lone Star State and expanding its investment banking division. But its stock price plunged amid concerns about how long it will take to deliver returns for investors.

Banks in Louisiana and Mississippi are finding less physical branch damage than many expected. Executives say the pace of the recovery will hinge on how quickly power and water are restored, as well as the cost of supplies and labor.

From vaccine mandates to mask requirements, banks are being forced to make difficult decisions in response to fast-changing conditions. Here's a look at where 14 large and midsize companies have landed — at least for now.

The Houston company has agreed to pay a $3 million penalty, provide $4 million in loan subsidies to new borrowers and make other investments aimed at improving home buying opportunities for Black and Hispanic households.

Chief Operating Officer Thomas Montag and Vice Chairman Anne Finucane will step down at the end of the year. The company said it will unveil succession plans in the coming weeks.

Subprime borrowers whose credit scores have risen since they bought their cars are increasingly looking for a better deal. Credit unions and small banks are seizing the opportunity, often with the help of fintechs.

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated income inequality in America, and that has implications for banks and other lenders. Among those suffering most: renters, front-line workers and minority small-business owners.

The measure bans banks that discriminate against gunmakers from entering into government contracts. Citigroup, which supporters of the law were targeting, has lost market share while Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase have gained ground.

The billionaire entrepreneur, Dallas Mavericks owner and "Shark Tank" co-host has always been outspoken. In a recent interview, he shared his thoughts on the shortcomings of the Paycheck Protection Program, the problem with bank consolidation and the future of cryptocurrency.

Small increases in commercial real estate loan volumes, particularly at midsize banks, may be indicators that the sector has weathered the worst of the pandemic. Construction loan originations, which tend to fall sharply during a recession, are leading the way.