The top five banks and thrifts had combined assets of more than $13 trillion as of Dec. 31.

The challenger bank exceeded analysts' expectations in income, revenue and earnings per share.

Don't discount the impact of having your bank's name and logo on small, everyday items that customers and potential customers will see every day.

The all-cash deal would solidify the $50 billion-asset regional bank's position in the fast-growing Lone Star State and offer double-digit earnings accretion.

The acquisition of the $5.7 billion-asset HarborOne Bancorp would be Eastern's third purchase of a Boston-area bank in the last five years.

Registration is now open for American Banker's annual Best Banks to Work For awards.

For too long, banks have outsourced innovation, placing their future in the hands of outside vendors. That's no longer a viable strategy. Banks need to bring innovation in-house again.

Credit unions are continuing to buy community banks, although at a slower pace than in 2024.

BCB Bancorp in Bayonne, New Jersey, swung to an $8.3 million loss in the first quarter due to a troubled cannabis loan. The crowded weed marketplace in the New York area is leading to tighter margins.

The Evansville, Indianapolis-based company now expects to complete its $1.4 billion acquisition of Bremer Financial in Minnesota on May 1, instead of mid-year.