A pair of acquisitions announced this week is creating chatter about out-of-market interest in Florida's banks. Still, some caution that bankers must be mindful of past mistakes by other long-distance buyers.

That's the kind of question CEOs must ask themselves after days like Bank of America's Brian Moynihan had Wednesday: he conducted a nearly three-hour shareholder meeting that featured some quirky (not to mention vocal) guests.

After decades of neglecting its credit card operations, Wells Fargo this week officially unveiled the new cards that it hopes will boost its consumer lending business. Credit card executive Beverly Anderson discusses the features and fees of the new Propel cards, how Wells plans to get ahead in the ultra-competitive card market and how her business is coping with increased regulation.

SunTrust Banks (STI) is refusing to participate in a self-regulatory organization's inquiry into its online advertising practices, prompting the group to refer the Atlanta bank to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Top judges are jumping into the massive regulatory overhaul of the way that banks and third parties sue borrowers over unpaid bills. New York has proposed comprehensive reforms, while Maryland has modified its controversial "rocket dockets."

United Community Bank (UCBI) in Georgia is expanding its Small Business Administration funding by acquiring a portion of Business Carolina's (BCI) operations.

The long wait is finally over for Mercantile Bank (MBWM) in Grand Rapids, Mich., as it looks to acquire Firstbank (FBMI) in Alma, Mich.

The government-sponsored enterprises remain profitable, but executives are raising fresh concerns about their ability to withstand a recession because of restrictions on raising capital.

Mortgage credit availability dipped slightly in April, even while lending standards loosened for large adjustable-rate loans, according to an index published by the Mortgage Bankers Association.

First Niagara Financial (FNFG) in Buffalo is shelling out another six-figure sum for severance tied to an ousted executive.

An online operation in the business of finding potential borrowers for mortgage companies will pay a $225,000 civil penalty to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it deceived people about mortgage terms.

The mortgage delinquency rate for homeowners more than 60 days late declined for the ninth consecutive quarter, according to a new report report.

National Bank Holdings (NBHC) in Greenwood Village, Colo., has consolidated the roles of chairman and chief executive.

Bankers have complained that the federal government's crackdown on their relationships with payday lenders and other merchants has gone too far, but Justice officials said in a blog post that banks that abet fraudsters' use of the payment system should be punished.

Small-business owners are increasingly demanding risk advisory services along with comprehensive wealth management services, creating a potentially new revenue stream for forward-thinking banks.

Bank of the Ozarks (OZRK) in Little Rock, Ark., is encouraging shareholders to support its proposal to more than double its authorized common stock.

Two of the largest consumer debt buyers on Thursday agreed to halt lawsuits against borrowers and pay fines to settle allegations they violated New York law in pursuing debtors.

Commerce Bancshares (CBSH) in Kansas City, Mo., has agreed to sell three branches in rural southeastern Missouri to New Era Bank in Fredericktown, Mo.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will pay the U.S. Treasury Department a combined $10.2 billion by June 30, an amount reflecting the profits the U.S.-owned mortgage financiers reported for the first quarter.