By assessing nearly $100 million in fines and restitution against Ally Financial on Friday, regulators sent a warning shot to all indirect auto lenders that they will be severely penalized if partnering dealerships charge higher interest rates or fees to minorities.

Team Capital Bank in Bethlehem, Pa., has done something few startups of the last decade could boast of: it survived the financial crisis and just sold for $122 million.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has taken disciplinary action against the banking software provider Jack Henry & Associates for failing to get a processing center damaged by Hurricane Sandy up and running in a timely manner.

Palmetto Bancshares (PLMT) in Greenville, S.C., is combining its chairman and chief executive roles.

American National Bankshares (AMNB) in Danville, Va., has tapped one of its executives to become chief banking officer.

Most of the bankers highlighted a year ago made headlines, took bold steps or had successful years. As expected, some bought other banks, rebranded or repositioned their companies for the future.

A recap of the informed opinions (and discussions they generated) on BankThink this week.

More and more banks are ramping up in asset-based lending, even as some fret about increased regulatory scrutiny. In a Q&A, the head of the industry's trade group discusses the latest trends, what's keeping his members up nights and what to look for in the year ahead.

Time Warner Cable Inc. has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the company violated the Risk-Based Pricing Rule, which requires creditors to give notice to consumers who are provided less favorable credit terms based on information in their credit reports.

DOWNEY, Calif. -- Financial Partners Credit Union says its "smart" branch in nearby Orange, Calif., is working so well, it plans to open two more just like it.

National Penn Bancshares (NPBC) in Boyertown, Pa., will take a fourth-quarter charge as it closes branches and prepares to move its headquarters.

The Bitcoin community has long dealt with wild fluctuations in the digital currency's value, and as the digital currency has surged to several hundred dollars per bitcoin, more consumers and merchants are adopting the digital currency.

Hudson Valley Holding (HVB) in Yonkers, N.Y., has hired a former regulator to be chief risk officer for its bank.

Bank of Commerce Holdings (BOCH) in Redding, Calif., continued to revamp its executive team by hiring Robert Muttera as chief credit officer.

Webster Financial (WBS) in Waterbury, Conn., has promoted Joseph Savage to president.

A look at 10 bankers who will be busy in 2014 digesting big acquisitions, finding new sources of revenue, answering critics or proving themselves in new roles.

First Citizens Banc (FCZA) in Sandusky, Ohio, has raised $25 million to exit the Troubled Asset Relief Program.

Ally Financial (GKM) and Ally Bank will pay $98 million in fines and restitution to settle government claims that they discriminated against minorities through their indirect auto lending business.

Deutsche Bank AG (DBK) will pay 1.4 billion euros ($1.9 billion) to settle claims it didn't provide adequate disclosure about mortgage-backed securities sold to Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FMCC).

Compliance is a top growing expense, the regulatory bar has increased, banks needs better talent management and cybersecurity is everyone's problem.