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Cathy Bessant pitches her bank to fintech startups; Blythe Masters pitches her fintech startup to banks; skepticism about Sallie Krawcheck's venture.

U.S. Bancorp has tapped two executives — including Most Powerful Women in Banking veteran Leslie Godridge — to co-head its wholesale banking division as vice chairs.

Deloitte has named Kenny Smith leader of its financial services industry group in the U.S., succeeding Robert Contri, who had held the role since 2011.

First Republic Bank in San Francisco has appointed Katherine August-deWilde to the newly created position of vice chair.

Enterprise Financial Services in Clayton, Mo., has announced the retirement of its bank's executive chairman and chief credit officer.

First Republic Bank in San Francisco has appointed Katherine August-deWilde to the newly created position of vice chair.

Northway Bank in Berlin, N.H., has exited the Small Business Lending Fund.

BancorpSouth in Tupelo, Miss., has agreed to settle a lawsuit tied to how it determines overdraft fees on debit card and ATM transactions.

Grant Bancshares in Natchitoches, La., has acquired Bank of Ringgold in Louisiana.

Four Oaks Fincorp in Four Oaks, N.C., has appointed Lisa Herring chief operating officer of the company and Four Oaks Bank & Trust.