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Standard Bank & Trust in Hickory Hills, Ill., has hired an investment bank to explore a possible sale, according to Crain's Chicago Business.

Sitting this one out could allow banks to establish the rules on how the distributed ledger is used and regulated, experts warn.

Two executives and two directors have resigned from Community Bank of the Bay in Oakland, Calif.

Republicans currently hold a 54 — 46 advantage over Democrats in the Senate, making the GOP grip on the Senate precarious at best. With the election a little less than eight months away, Republicans also have more vulnerable seats up for reelection, leaving many analysts speculating the Democrats will retake the chamber. Following are the races bankers need to watch.

Payment processor Heartland Payment Systems Inc. and global payment provider Computop have agreed to integrate their platforms to provide international payment processing.

To hear some former examiners tell it, companies that are hostile during the exam process may get dinged more often than those that show respect and professionalism. Following are tips to ensure bankers do better on their next exam.

Chase is investing in digital and technology resources in a way that's reminiscent of the Silicon Valley model, as it looks to create more direct interaction with its customers on its website.

NCUA released a new resource that helps credit unions to learn more about member business lending in the wake of new rule changes.

Since the financial crisis, there has been a consensus that bankers need to repair their corporate cultures in order to fix the reputation damage during the housing collapse. But some bankers are saying it needs to be a more coordinated effort.

Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, which spent three years righting the ship, is ready to poach bankers and clients who might be upset with recent consolidation in Royal's home state. While it could look at deals, Royal is primarily hoping to steal market share with a private-banking model, loan production offices and technology upgrades.