Corporate governance

Jay Hendricks, the company's chief operating officer, will succeed William Foster in August.

Several big bank mergers fell apart after the coronavirus hit. But Bryan Jordan, First Horizon's CEO, said the pandemic validated plans to cut costs and invest more in digital upgrades.

Jim Nussle, CEO of the Credit Union National Association, recently argued that Congress should do away entirely with FOM requirements. Such a move would further favor credit unions over banks.

Backers say a bill to limit asset growth instead of restricting brokered funds addresses concerns about expanding balance sheets at troubled banks. But skeptics worry it would open the door to greater risk.

The New York commercial bank says geographic diversification is a long-term necessity and that the interplay of its private banking and commercial banking businesses has helped it withstand the economic shock of the coronavirus.

Jim Nussle, CEO of the Credit Union National Association, recently argued that Congress should do away entirely with FOM requirements. Such a move would further favor credit unions over banks.

The Wisconsin banking company recently agreed to subscribe to five solar gardens to trim power costs at 39 branches. The move, part of a broader sustainability push, also could benefit rural communities, Associated said.

Members of NW Iowa Credit Union soundly rejected merging into Siouxland Federal Credit Union. The pandemic could lead to more unexpected results.

The $338 million-asset institution already serves more than 3,000 members in the county who were able to join through affiliations with Harford County.

There's a need for a multi-stakeholder approach and knowing that the best decisions are made when all stakeholders are considered and catered for.

Congress and the FDIC are considering easing limits on banks' holdings of such deposits, a move that could inadvertently lead to more expensive failures.

The New York-area companies' $489 million agreement runs counter to recent merger pacts built around branch cuts and more tech spending.

Ride-hailing services and public transit were gaining ground until the pandemic struck, but the outbreak has quickly and radically changed how consumers think about buying cars.

The credit union has agreed to buy Elberfeld State Bank, broadening its reach in the Evansville, Ind., market.

The deal will create an $11 billion-asset banking company with operations in a number of markets around New York City.

Neil Dauby, the Indiana company's chief commercial banking officer, will have oversight of all operations, reporting directly to Chairman and CEO Mark Schroeder.

Christina O’Brien has worked at the Warner Robins, Ga.-based credit union for almost 30 years in a variety of roles.

Mesaba, which is also based in Minnesota, is the parent of American Bank of the North and Lake Bank.

The Greenville, S.C.-based institution will gain three branches and about $100 million in assets if members of Anderson Federal Credit Union approve the transaction.

Southwest Bancshares in San Antonio will have assets of $1.5 billion when it absorbs two affiliated banking companies in nearby cities.