A seasoned investor in startups offers his top predictions for the coming decade. Among them: Big tech firms will become big players in financial services.

Even in the face of soft loan demand, banks in the region have held firm on terms. That should position them well for the next economic downturn.

An examination of potential sources of upheaval for the financial industry and ideas on how to adapt.

Digital banking will become less visible because it will be embedded in other daily activities with the help of AI, voice interfaces and other emerging technologies.

Alaska USA Federal Credit Union will nearly double its operations in Phoenix after it buys the locations.

The Anchorage-based credit union has agreed to purchase seven Phoenix-area branches from TCF, nearly doubling its presence in that market.

Patrick O'Brien had been CB Financial's president and CEO for about two years.

The Pennsylvania company will pay $80 million for the parent of USNY Bank.

Bank employees need to stop seeing new technology as a threat.

With loan demand weak due to factors beyond their control, small-bank execs can expect to field lots of questions about capital and expense management.

In the newly created role, Daniel Budington will be responsible for developing strategic partnerships and identifying growth opportunities.

In trying to adapt and survive in an increasingly tech-dominated world, banks may unintentionally give up their most valuable commodity — their relationship with the consumer, and the data that comes with it.

Ardent Credit Union plans to market its adaptable “Cube” design to other financial institutions.

Research shows most consumers would prefer more options to pay down their debt early. Here’s why it would also help banks.

Marcus and the Apple credit card accounted for 3% of the bank’s profit in the first three quarters of 2019, despite a multibillion-dollar investment in consumer operations; the senator’s plan would make it easier to expunge debt.

Native American leaders are cheering the proposal, which would give banks Community Reinvestment Act credit for making loans on reservations, even if the lands sit far outside their assessment areas.

Clients will have an active role in testing new products and services at the regional giant formed by the merger of BB&T and SunTrust, says Chairman and CEO Kelly King.

The company, which has agreed to buy Marquis Bancorp, could use some of the proceeds to fund growth and pay off a line of credit.

In his new role, David Chubak will oversee all of Citigroup’s retail channels, product management and client segments.

Sidhu, who co-founded the digital-only unit of Customers Bancorp, replaces her father, Jay, who will remain executive chairman. The bank is also rolling out a new service that allows direct-deposit to customers to access their paychecks two days before they are paid.