Scholarships, shred days, solar energy and more ways credit unions are giving back to the communties they serve.

When Apple or Google releases a new version of its operating system, banks are forced to respond by updating their mobile apps—running just to stay in place. Next month's release from Apple is especially challenging.

Collaboration will help make up for cost concerns from adopting the technology and ensure that the core vendors get the message of community banks’ interest.

The Florida company will pay nearly $600 million to buy HCBF Holding and Sunshine Bancorp.

Two small banks recently announced plans to ditch their holding companies, but more could be on the way, says KBW CEO Tom Michaud. A big reason why is that regulators haven't gone far enough in "harmonizing their approach" to oversight, he said.

Lenders say they are eager to reduce their exposure to CRE, but an examination of recent deals shows just how hard that can be.

A deal between Pembina County Bankshares and Drayton Bancor would combine two small banks that operate on both sides of the North Dakota-Minnesota border.

The $2.6 trillion-asset bank's recent commitment to digital lending augurs the development of a two-tier market for borrowers who want fast access to cash.

Helping the hungry, assisting young scholars, expanding the credit union's footprint and more.

Banks are being pushed into the background of popular digital experiences. But they can reappear on interfaces that customers use daily by doubling down on financial wellness efforts.

Pacific Premier had to bid against other banks for Plaza Bancorp in Irvine, Calif., but the fact that it had bought another bank from Plaza's private-equity backer earlier this year may have been instrumental in sealing the deal.

Chairman Stephen Sanger could step down ahead of the embattled bank's next annual meeting, according to a news report, clearing the way for the elevation of Duke, the current vice chairman and a former Fed governor and banking executive.

The ransomware threat is likely to get a lot worse before it gets better — if it ever does. And small merchants and ATMs may be the most at risk.

Triumph Bancorp in Dallas has successfully taken chances on out-of-state acquisitions, factoring and other nontraditional strategies that many of its peers have avoided.

The venue currently called the Verizon Center will be renamed the Capital One Arena immediately, according to its owner. The arena houses the NBA's Washington Wizards, the NHL's Capitals and the WNBA's Mystics.

West Milton State Bank uses biometrics for employees to log in to workstations, saying it is quicker and more secure than passwords.

Anchor Bancorp is a much smaller bank, but Old National says it has a lot to learn about middle-market C&I from its new merger partner.

NCR Corp. says new ATM software it has placed in units at a European bank will "future proof" the machines and deliver more functions in an advancing contactless payment world.

Giving back to nonprofits, students, those in need and other ways credit unions are living out the philosophy of "people helping people."

The Pasadena, Calif., company reported net income of $19.3 million, up from $8 million in the same period a year earlier.