In addition to expense-reduction measures, the Wisconsin-based regional bank is selling almost $2 billion of mortgages and securities and will invest in its lending and deposit-gathering capabilities.

Los Angeles-based Lendistry — in less than two years — became the largest Black-run 7(a) lender. Its CEO credits a concerted effort by the Small Business Administration to reach out to minority lenders and businesses, whose participation in the lending program is growing.

Citigroup didn't admit any wrongdoing in its settlement of allegations by regulators that employees denied credit cards to people in Southern California suspected of being of Armenian origin.

The San Carlos, California, consumer lender said it's "exploring strategic options" for its credit card portfolio, discontinuing its investment and retirement products and sunsetting a partnership with Sezzle in addition to embarking on a new round of job cuts.

The Zurich-based bank posted a net loss of $785 million for the three months to September, its first quarterly loss in almost six years, as costs to absorb Credit Suisse came in at $2 billion. However, client inflows in its wealth management business — which included $3 billion of that was at Credit Suisse's wealth arm — exceeded expectations.

A new rule allowing people with long-ago criminal convictions to find employment at credit unions is good for both the industry and for society at large.

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Customers cite a large mix of reasons for why they do or do not trust specific financial institutions.

Neglect of the employees who personally interact with customers can undermine even the most carefully crafted business strategy.

Two-thirds of American adults report experiencing financial trauma in their lives, and the vast majority say they are still feeling its negative effects. Improving financial literacy can help.

The head of the Consumer Bankers Association takes issue with a recent BankThink article questioning bank CEOs' commitment to promises made in response to the Black Lives Matter movement.

Three years removed from the Black Lives Matter protests, banks have not fulfilled their promises to help close the racial wealth gap.

The founder of an ETF that tracks all American public companies with female CEOs sits down with American Banker Editor-in-Chief Chana Schoenberger to discuss why it matters if a company has a woman as CEO.

The Indian government's efforts to create digital public access for women can be a model for other countries.

Banking leaders were honored and offered motivating wisdom for women to ascend the corporate leadership ranks at American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking Gala this year.

The Pittsburgh-based regional bank expects to save $325 million next year as it reduces its staff by 4%. Executives said the cuts are necessary because revenue has fallen amid a surge in interest rates and a decline in loan volumes.

The recent round of terminations comes after the neobank cut 225 employees in January.

The job cuts came after CEO Bill Demchak said in July that he was "taking a hard look" at opportunities to reduce expenses. PNC joins a growing list of banks that have laid off workers amid declining growth prospects.

Meaningful progress on DEI initiatives has a real effect on the workforce. We examine the dynamics that drive this conclusion and what it means for companies.

Employees are more likely to view diverse and inclusive environments as healthier places to work, according to new research presented at American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking conference.