Student loan debt — now at $1.5 trillion in the U.S. — is arguably the greatest pain point for consumers in their 20s and 30s. To court that demographic, banks are increasingly offering help with refinancing and repayment.

The federal banking regulators have proposed allowing more directors and management officials to serve at more than one institution in an effort to provide relief to community banks.

David Rupp was CEO of Four Oaks Fincorp in North Carolina when it sold itself to United Community Banks last year.

The FDIC has approved more new banks this year than in the last four years combined. Here is a look at the class of 2018.

Detractors are suddenly hopeful that the controversial accounting standard could be delayed or altered after FSOC's longer-than-expected closed session on the issue.

Good Money just raised $30 million and is a year away from launching, but already is raising concerns for its trash-talking of established players.

Stock Yards will remove a competitor in Louisville, Ky., and enter two markets outside of the city.

The payments processor was among numerous firms earlier this year to withdraw an ILC charter application over questions about its plan.

The industry's technology priorities and budgets are headed for a distinct shift in 2019. What's in: new initiatives in digital banking and analytics. What's not: new initiatives built on blockchain technology.

The industry’s technology priorities and budgets are headed for a distinct shift in 2019. What’s in: new initiatives in digital banking and analytics. What’s not: new initiatives built on blockchain technology.

Banks hoping to make working with the cannabis industry easier saw a positive sign this week when Congress removed the prohibition on a less potent substance.

The agency’s rate cap for banks that are less than well capitalized contains several flaws and poses problems for community banks.

Gagan Kanjlia joins the Santa Clara, Calif.-based Silicon Valley Bank after spending two-plus years as the head of product for OnDeck, an online lending provider for small businesses. Before OnDeck, Kanjlia spent 14 years at Capital One.

The move is sure to draw criticism from bankers because it would allow credit unions to compete for backing from private investors.

The sale should increase Shore's capital levels and allow it to expand its banking activities.

Digit, Chime and Pluto are among those said to be stepping into a void left by the banking industry. But designing helpful enough, yet flexible enough, financial safeguards for consumers is easier said than done.

Along with a core conversion, the Twin Cities-area credit union deployed new loan origination systems and online and mobile banking platforms.

Colony will also gain a loan production office in Atlanta when the transaction closes.

Lawrence Weinbach will replace David Nelms, who had already stepped down as CEO. The transition will take place Jan. 1.