Earnings hit could be avoided if BB&T and SunTrust complete deal by 2020; Fannie and Freddie will likely exit conservatorship by 2024, Calabria says; tired of paying 'ransom' to core vendors, two small banks fund new one; and more from this week's most-read stories.

The company says it's responding to the feedback of consumers who want online options beyond savings products.

More banks in the state are considering acquisitions to cut costs and combat margin pressure.

The Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians plans to form a holding company and raise $25 million for Legacy Bank.

If regional banks really want to compete against behemoths and nonbank entrants they need to emphasize products over M&A.

The junior member of the National Credit Union Administration board has proposed additional oversight for larger credit unions, citing a “guiding principle” of “uniformity between the regulators.” That could pit him against much of the rest of the industry.

Readers react to the FDIC's fine against a bank over a 5-year-old consent order, Regions Financial's about-face on acquisitions, HUD's promotion of a controversial CFPB official and more.

A recent bank failure and a new legislative effort are again drawing attention to the struggles of black-owned banks since the crisis — and the fact that only 21 are left.

The central bank originally predicted FedNow's launch within five years, but the Fed chairman told House lawmakers that he expects it will happen sooner.

First Bank of Berne has agreed to acquire Adams County Credit Union, turning the tables in a year in which 14 credit unions have announced deals to buy banks.

Consumer demand for digital financial services will inspire a wave of new partnerships.

Banks are putting more effort in deposit gathering and fee-based products to offset thinning margins and increased payoffs by small-business clients.

The State Bank Group and The Provident Bank are backing Neocova, which focuses on community banks.

The FDIC is pursuing the penalty five years after hitting the Delaware company with a consent order tied to BSA and AML compliance.

Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order Wednesday establishing a board that would come up with a plan to create a public bank in New Jersey.

Such credits, which reflect borrowers with financial challenges, increased significantly during the third quarter.

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., has proposed a bill to bar companies such as Rakuten from using industrial loan companies to access the banking system.

The issue, tied to how the company reconciles corporate accounts to its general ledger, is not expected to impact past financial statements.

Tech giant takes will work with Citi; the bank reportedly asked IT providers to return some of the money it paid them in 2018.

The Louisiana company's willingness to combine with First Horizon without a big initial payday is fueling talk that other banks could be keen on selling at relatively inexpensive prices.