Southern Bancorp's CEO said money from Square would help his bank continue serving underserved communities.

Derek White, former financial services head for Google Cloud, wants to take Galileo — the SoFi unit that provides tech services to challenger banks — international and into new niches outside banking.

Though the community bank has most of its branches in California and is buying a Florida bank, CEO Scott Kavanaugh is eager to pursue targets in the Lone Star State after moving the corporate headquarters to Dallas.

The San Francisco company has promoted or hired several bankers to steer growth in retail and commercial banking operations just months after completing its purchase of Radius.

Capital One and a few others are emulating upstarts like Chime and Varo, which let customers access their paychecks two days before payday. But loss of overdraft income and potential liability for errors dissuade many banks from changing their ways.

It's HBT Financial's first bank acquisition deal since its 2019 IPO.

The move brings state-chartered banks and credit unions in sync with their federal counterparts by enabling them to open checking accounts for consumers who have had accounts closed for writing bad checks.

On Mar. 31, 2021. Dollars in thousands.

On Mar. 31, 2021. Dollars in thousands.

The $23.3 billion-asset Simmons would make big market-share gains in Memphis and Nashville with its deals for Triumph Bancshares and Landmark Community Bank.

On customer satisfaction and trust, traditional banks scored higher than upstarts in a new study of consumers who took out personal loans.

The Dallas bank's $295 million acquisition of First Florida Integrity would give it its first presence on the East Coast.

Online and mobile banking traffic at Bank of America soared in the last year, including a 60% spike in the use of its virtual assistant Erica. David Tyrie, the company's head of digital, wants to keep driving adoption by pitching financial planning tools to millennials and Gen Z.

Adding Community Bankers Trust would help United fill a key service gap between its branches in Northern Virginia and the Carolinas. It's United’s 33rd M&A deal under CEO Richard Adams.

Rising inflation could lead to a rate hike, bolstering lenders' profits in 2022. Improved credit quality and an economic rebound are also fueling investment in the sector.

Acquiring its local rival would give First Bank a commanding presence in Fayetteville and add to its presence in Raleigh, Charlotte and Wilmington.

Many loyal Simple customers have complained about the recent decision by BBVA USA to close the fintech seven years after buying it. The lingering business and cultural challenges that led to the move underscore the long odds against making such combinations work.

Republic Bank in Louisville is the first community bank to launch Mastercard's True Name service, which allows customers to display their chosen name on debit cards.

On Mar. 31, 2021. Dollars in thousands.

On Mar. 31, 2021. Dollars in thousands.