Laura Alix is a reporter at American Banker.
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Commercial lending was sluggish in 2019, but leaders at Huntington, KeyCorp and M&T are encouraged that rates are stabilizing and business sentiment is improving.
By Jim DobbsJanuary 23 -
While most banks are shrinking their branch networks, the Cincinnati bank is approaching the day where its branch expansion in the Southeast will more than offset closings in its legacy markets, its CEO says.
By Laura AlixJanuary 22 -
Citizens Financial Group’s fourth-quarter results highlight the challenges regionals face in generating top-line growth.
By Laura AlixJanuary 17 -
Under terms of the settlement approved by a Georgia court Monday, Equifax may also have to pay an additional $125 million if the initial amount doesn't cover all the claims.
By Laura AlixJanuary 16 -
In the year since it voluntarily disclosed its own data, Citigroup has shown an improvement in its median pay for female and minority employees, the firm said Wednesday.
By Laura AlixJanuary 15 -
A tough fourth quarter seemed to foreshadow challenges in the year ahead for the nation’s fifth-largest bank.
By Laura AlixJanuary 15 -
Stateside banks are starting to play catch-up to banks worldwide that are incorporating environmental, social and governance factors into their underwriting. Pressure from big shareholders is a driving force.
By Laura AlixJanuary 13 -
The Providence, R.I., bank said that Rick Suarez would succeed Rob Clarfeld as head of Clarfeld | Citizens Private Wealth.
By Laura AlixJanuary 13 -
Can Charlie Scharf fix what ails Wells Fargo? How will Kelly King and Bill Rogers manage the integration of the biggest bank merger since the early 2000s? And will New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy be able to beat back opposition from the banking industry and make good on his promise to create a state-owned bank? Here are 11 leaders to keep an eye on in 2020.
By Alan KlineJanuary 12 -
In the newly created role, Daniel Budington will be responsible for developing strategic partnerships and identifying growth opportunities.
By Laura AlixJanuary 8 -
In his new role, David Chubak will oversee all of Citigroup’s retail channels, product management and client segments.
By Laura AlixJanuary 7 -
Sidhu, who co-founded the digital-only unit of Customers Bancorp, replaces her father, Jay, who will remain executive chairman. The bank is also rolling out a new service that allows direct-deposit to customers to access their paychecks two days before they are paid.
By Laura AlixJanuary 7 -
Banks had the highest turnover of chief compliance officers among the 100 largest financial services firms in the world, according to a recent study. Recruiters say that’s a function of changing job demands, high pressure and poaching by fintechs — plus old-fashioned demographics.
By Laura AlixJanuary 3 -
New CEO Tim Wennes is counting on soon-to-launch digital offerings to boost consumer loans and deposits and playing up Santander's international reach in a bid to win over middle-market and corporate clients.
By Laura AlixDecember 24 -
BBVA USA said Monday that Susana Valencia will retain her job as Laredo City president while also overseeing commercial banking operations in its Texas border and Gulf Coast markets.
By Laura AlixDecember 23 -
The bank is working with a Swedish fintech to offer a tool that lets account holders track how their spending choices might be contributing to climate change. The tool may never be a big moneymaker, but it could help the San Francisco bank attract customers and recruit employees.
By Laura AlixDecember 18 -
Without admitting wrongdoing, the bank has agreed to contribute $10 million to city programs promoting homeownership for low- and moderate-income residents.
By Laura AlixDecember 16 -
TD Bank claimed the top spot in J.D. Power’s national bank satisfaction survey, but Wells Fargo showed the greatest year-over-year improvement.
By Laura AlixDecember 12 -
Many business customers are putting off expansion because they can’t find enough workers to fill available jobs.
By Laura AlixDecember 11 -
Brendan Coughlin will succeed Brad Conner as head of consumer banking, and Beth Johnson will be the bank's first chief experience officer.
By Laura AlixDecember 10



















