Corporate governance

Saul Van Beurden's team is tasked with keeping systems running during the pandemic, including driving equipment to homebound workers. Yet the bank must continue making upgrades demanded by regulators, investing in new technology and recruiting top talent, he says.

The Pittsburgh company’s sale of its stake in the asset manager yielded billions of dollars that could cushion the pandemic’s economic blow and eventually help fund a big acquisition.

The agreement comes a day after Axos Financial warned that H&R Block was ending their six-year-old partnership.

The merger between the two Corpus Christi, Texas-based institutions is expected to close this summer.

The Independent Community Bankers of America would not rule out legal action if Congress doesn't address the National Credit Union Administration's recent decision expanding the low-income designation.

The Georgia-based credit union hopes to gain more flexibility to widen its field of membership by switching from a federal charter.

C&NW Proviso, which has no website or online services, will gain a slate of new products and additional locations from the deal.

The Pittsburgh company has owned a 22% position in the money manager since 1995.

The Summerville, S.C.-based institution will also close two branches as part of a broader strategic effort to better service members.

Institutions need to think about revenue streams and portfolio diversification as the coronavirus affects much of the U.S. economy.

Members of West York Area School District Employees Federal Credit Union approved the merger into First Capital, and the deal is expected to close this summer.

Local 229 IBEW Federal Credit Union, which had less than $2 million in assets, has merged into White Rose Credit Union.

The Independent Community Bankers of America accused the National Credit Union Administration of using the coronavirus to usher in additional changes without the normal amount of scrutiny.

Coronavirus has taken bankers out of their comfort zone. But they should view adaptations they’ve made in confronting the pandemic as a chance to hone their emergency response skills, not a permanent new normal.

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Seneca-Cayuga Bancorp's capital levels have fallen steadily since peaking in 2013.

TruStone Financial and Firefly Credit Union have announced plans to merge, pending regulatory approval and charter changes.

The Illinois company will sell Bates Cos. to an undisclosed buyer less than two years after buying the wealth management firm.

The Wisconsin regional said the funds will support loan growth and its dividend policy as well as create an added capital buffer.

The $468 million-asset institution said expansion isn't required now but the move is a proactive attempt to ensure its long-term viability.