Rakuten joins a growing list of fintechs trying to enter the regulated banking sector. All have faced their share of obstacles.

One credit union's launch of a financial wellness app aims to utilize behavioral research to better resonate with how consumers today use mobile applications.

The company agreed to buy the parent of Countryside Bank for $90.5 million.

The Alabama bank, which is spending hundreds of millions on technology, says the ability to make faster credit decisions is one reason digital metrics such as checking account openings are soaring.

The San Antonio bank has had little trouble hiring retail bankers to staff its new Houston branches, but it’s having a harder time filling IT and cybersecurity jobs at its headquarters, said CEO Phil Green.

The company agreed to pay $66 million for the parent of Citizens State Bank in Tyler, Texas.

The Wisconsin regional agreed to buy the parent of First National Bank in Staunton for $76 million in cash.

South Plains' agreement to buy West Texas State Bank is its first major move since conducting an initial public offering in May.

New data from PSCU shows a 46% increase in sales volumes for credit union members compared to last year.

Several small and midsize banks say they are losing borrowers to rivals and worry the trend could get worse as interest rates decline.