Kristin Broughton

A 20% increase in lending, largely to players in the tech industry, helped the California company offset a one-time loss tied to an investment in the streaming company Roku.

Its decision to hire a consultant to trim expenses highlights the difficulty regionals face in making long-term technology investments in a low-growth era.

The Cincinnati bank reported strong profits, but its efforts to lower credit risk curbed lending as expenses rose in the first quarter.

The move toward more asset-based finance shows how CEO Craig Dahl, in his second year at the helm, is reshaping the Minnesota company after its surprise exit from auto lending last year.

Aggressive growth in commercial leasing and asset-based finance helped offset a planned pullback in auto lending at the Wayzata, Minn., company.

After nearly two years of sputtering commercial loan growth, regional bankers are counting heavily on expanding their portfolios of personal loans and other types of consumer credit.

The Providence, R.I., company reported a double-digit increase in quarterly profits despite a year-over-year decline in fee-based revenue.

The firing happened in 2013 after the staffer gained access to emails from top executives and shared them outside the company, according to a news report.

Investing in technology has been an important focus for banks. But big questions remain about these investments, including how best to pay for them.

During an appearance on the CBS "Evening News" Wednesday, CEO Jamie Dimon unveiled new details about the first leg of the New York company's recently announced, multicity branch expansion.