Corporate governance

Members of Mapleton Public Schools FCU still have to approve the merger into Westerra.

The banking industry has some work to do to improve its overall reputation, but the good news is that most customers have positive feelings about their own banks. Here are 10 banks that made big strides.

As the industry continues to consolidate, operating branches in states far removed from headquarters could move from the exception to the rule.

Once a poster child for corporate wrongdoing, Citi has bolstered its reputation by taking bold stands on polarizing social issues, such as climate change and gun control, and declaring its commitment to move more women and minorities into managerial roles. Here's how it aims to do even better.

The decision follows similar moves by rivals JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo.

The New Jersey regional will have higher capital levels after buying Oritani Financial. That was just one of the reasons why CEO Ira Robbins overcame his aversion to M&A.

Valley, which had focused on Florida in recent years, will double its market share in Bergen County with the $740 million acquisition.

Ken Lehman recently bought a block of shares in Village Bank & Trust Financial.

At the end of the second quarter, the corporate institution will waive service fees and issue bonus dividends to its member credit unions.

The Montana-based institution will open its doors as Clearwater later this year, a move leadership hopes will better connect it with consumers in other parts of the state.

Credit unions can usually limit attrition of consumer accounts after a bank acquisition, but maintaining relationships with business customers is the bigger challenge.

If signed into law, institutions that qualify for the Banking Development District program will be eligible to receive up to $10 million in subsidized public funds.

The deal with Frandsen Financial is the 12th bank M&A transaction this year involving a seller in Wisconsin.

Shore Community Bank, which has five branches in Ocean County, will sell for $53 million.

Sterling Bancorp must enhance its BSA policies and hire an outside firm to review its account activity.

Nearly 100 institutions now take part in the initiative to bring affordable financial services to Spanish-speaking and immigrant consumers.

The Michigan-based CUSO has acquired a stake in NestReady, giving it exclusive industry rights on the mortgage technology firm's products.

The Orange County-based CU had served a few cities around Los Angeles but state officials have now approved its application to serve all of Los Angeles County.

The first full day of America's Credit Union Conference in Orlando hit on a variety of topics, including narrowing the gender gap and ongoing attacks from banks.

First Internet is poised to acquire an SBA lending team to help it meet an ambitious loan target for the year — a target the CEO plans on doubling in coming years.