Corporate governance

Live Oak Bancshares wants its next bank president to “step on the gas” as it accelerates growth into new industries.

The Seattle company has faced criticism from an investor over its commitment to the business, which lost money in the first quarter.

A pair of credit unions in North Carolina and Florida – separated by nearly $2 billion in assets – have formed an alliance to share advice, support, best practices and innovations.

Another look at how credit unions are giving back to the communities they serve.

Nearly a third of NBT Bancorp's revenue comes from fee businesses, though it took patience, several acquisitions and a tolerance for added regulation to get there.

The high-profile hiring of Huntley Garriott comes a year after the North Carolina company had brought on a veteran banker to run the unit.

The California company, which also focuses on Asian-Americans, agreed to buy First American International.

Philanthropy, tech donations, giving back to homeless veterans and other ways credit unions are giving back in their communities.

First Personal Bank in Illinois tried — and failed — to sell itself three times. The bank finally found an eager buyer after tackling several lingering problems.

The Louisiana company has vowed to meaningfully improve investor returns and efficiency over the next two years.

An $378 million agreement to buy Farmers Capital will allow the West Virginia company to bridge a gap between Louisville, Ky., and Huntington, W.Va.

Investing in technology has been an important focus for banks. But big questions remain about these investments, including how best to pay for them.

The North Carolina company's efforts to contain expenses made up for a marginal increase in revenue.

The company will merge with Kentucky Federal Savings and Loan by the end of this year.

The former TMG CEO will leave CO-OP this month to join CUNA Mutual Group's AdvantEdge Analytics.

Premier Financial agreed to buy First Bank of Charleston for $33 million.

The Florida-based credit union service organization's 2017 dividend was nearly 20% higher than what it paid out for 2016.

Insights from the National Association of Credit Union Service Organizations' 2018 conference, taking place this week at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, Calif.

The $4 billion-asset milestone comes one year after the East Lansing, Mich.-based credit union hit the $1 billion mark for mortgage lending.

The Illinois company has agreed to buy Springfield Bancshares for $87 million.