Banks, whose reputations took tremendous hits in recent years over the treatment of military customers, have unveiled another round of programs to help service members and veterans as the nation celebrates Veterans Day.

MADISON, Wis. — Once again, rumors of the death of branches have been greatly exaggerated, according to a new study.

Capital Bank Financial (CBF) in Coral Gables, Fla., has hired a former Huntington (HBAN) executive for its top technology job.

Jacksonville Bancorp (JAXB) in Florida reported its third consecutive quarterly profit as lowered its expenses and its loan-loss provision.

Berkshire Bancorp (BERK) in New York plans to delist from the Nasdaq and deregister its common stock.

Concern is mounting that Nationstar, Ocwen Financial and Walter Investment are getting so big so quickly that they are becoming too difficult to manage and should consider tapping the brakes on acquisitions.

Consumer credit in the U.S. rose more than projected in September as borrowing for car purchases and education climbed.

Debt buyer Encore Capital Group Inc. on Thursday reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, including gross collections from the portfolio purchasing and recovery business of $379.7 million, a 54% jump over the $246 million in the year-ago period.

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

New technologies, strict employee training, cost control and a little psychology are some of the things small-business lenders have tried to counter falling demand and bargain shopping.

The smallest community banks are largely exempt from many new regulations, but their CEOs are still facing mounting compliance burdens and heightened concerns over competition with credit unions. American Banker Community Editor Paul Davis reports from his recent meeting with leaders of small banks.

The Treasury Department is taking a roughly 45% discount its latest auction of Troubled Asset Relief Program shares.

First Mariner Bancorp (FMAR) in Baltimore recorded a large third-quarter loss after its mortgage revenue fell by more than 80% from a year earlier.

StoneCastle Financial in New York launched its $110 million initial public offering Thursday.

Banc of California's (BANC) president has resigned after the Irvine company reported a large quarterly loss and dive in its capital ratios.

Hampton Roads Bankshares (HMPR) in Virginia Beach, Va., made big gains in the third quarter because of lower costs tied to foreclosed properties and repossessed assets.

Peapack-Gladstone Financial (PGC) in Bedminster, N.J., has launched a $42 million rights offering.

Fidelity National Financial, the largest U.S. title insurer, promoted Raymond Quirk to chief executive officer as the company expands in the business of providing and analyzing mortgage data.

Eastern Bank in Boston has acquired an insurance agency in Lynnfield, Mass.

Wintrust Financial (WTFC) in Rosemont, Ill., has renegotiated a $100 million loan agreement with outside lenders.