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Entegra Financial disclosed that it held First NBC subordinated debt. An impairment charge tied to the bank's failure will lower Entegra's first-quarter profit by $441,000.

A group of credit unions is working to get a jump how real-time payment processing fits into their world, even as the broader payments industry wrestles with questions about the technology's implementation.

Third party 'pays' and app companies like Uber are making the payment almost invisible, and threatening banks' relationships with consumers, writes G. Vedanarayan and David Griffiths of VirtusaPolaris.

To hear Apple CEO Tim Cook tell it, Apple Pay is experiencing "a phenomenal traction." But the company does not reveal specific numbers about Apple Pay as it relates to key metrics.

The House Financial Services Committee began debate Tuesday on a sweeping regulatory reform bill, yet while it is expected to pass on party lines, few expect it to stand a chance in the Senate.

St. Mary's Bank gets a new COO, Veridian picks up a trio of new employees and more new hires, promotions and honors.

The regional bank has a deal to acquire Western Reserve Partners, which offers merger-advisory services to midsize companies.

Freddie Mac's serious delinquency rate dropped below 1% for the first time since 2008, lending credence to its efforts to expand credit access.

The credit union's facilities remain undamaged, but the worst may still be to come if a local dam crests later this week.