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Wei Ke, partner at Simon-Kucher & Partners, shares research and analysis from a recent consumer survey on branch versus digital banking behaviors after the coronavirus lockdowns are over.

Investar Holding called off its deal to buy Cheaha Financial in Alabama.

CB Financial Services, Mercantile Bank and Nicolet Bankshares said they would shutter a total of 12 branches.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's leadership structure could be set for a revamp, but there may be political reasons for both parties to maintain the status quo. Either option could prove problematic for the industry.

When PayActiv ended its coronavirus-related fee holiday this month, it didn't just go back to the way things were before; it adopted a modified business model that could bring it new markets and partnerships.

Fintech is providing real, viable and more affordable options for money remitters, to continue to be the lifeblood for communities all around the world, says Ding's Rupert Shaw.

Reading Cooperative Bank recently launched a program that aims to hire young Black and Hispanic adults from low-income communities. Its leaders say it’s part of a broad strategy to develop new pipelines of talent and better serve low-income communities.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said about 300 lenders have signed on to the program and that the central bank is committed to making adjustments that could attract more borrowers.

Chris Dodd and Barney Frank said the legislation — nearing its 10th anniversary — put banks in position to be a stabilizing force during the coronavirus crisis.

Six of the eight regional banks that announced their stress capital buffers on Tuesday said they will need just a 2.5% cushion to weather an economic downturn. All eight said they’ll keep their dividends steady.