First Financial Bancorp in Cincinnati saw its earnings rise slightly in the third quarter because of acquisitions and loan growth.

Megabanks continue to increase their share of personal trust and fiduciary assets, leaving most small banks on the margins of the business. But community banks could stage a comeback by focusing on quality service and the slightly less-rich.

The Bancorp in Wilmington, Del., said on Friday that it has eliminated its commercial lending operations, amid pressure from regulators to fix its anti-money laundering procedures.

Mobile money products are taking off in countries including Bangladesh, Kenya and Somaliland — and banks have a historic opportunity to get involved in this rapidly advancing market.

Continuing housing problems and increasing economic inequality are bringing illness to low-income neighborhoods. To solve the problem, policymakers and financial industry leaders need to develop programs that address the intersecting issues of health and poverty.

As regulators heighten their scrutiny of Bitcoin businesses, several digital currency supporters are looking for business models that do not subject them to the cumbersome requirements they would face as money services businesses or money transmitters.

New York Private Bank scored a victory this week when it lured two entertainment industry lenders away from Comerica Bank to head up its new film finance division. But the small, New York-based bank is also entering a fiercely competitive field. Here are some of the major players it will be up against.

Green Dot announced Thursday that its revenue and net income rose in the third quarter as the firm found ways to earn more money from its base of 4.6 million active prepaid cards.

Citigroup on Thursday revised its third-quarter earnings downward by $600 million, citing an unexpected spike in legal costs.

Profits at United Bankshares soared in the third quarter thanks largely to a recent acquisition, but credit quality weakened slightly as several commercial borrowers struggled to repay their loans.

Embattled nonbank servicer Ocwen took a $100 million charge for a potential settlement of foreclosure violations and posted a third-quarter loss, but warned the final cost to settle allegations that it backdated foreclosure notices could be higher.

First United Bank in Durant, Okla., has agreed to acquire First American Bank in Purcell, Okla.

Jan Estep, president and CEO of Nacha, discusses the organization's revised proposal to speed transactions on the automated clearing house network and how it improves on the plan that member banks voted down two years ago.

Small lenders are hoping a new representation and warranty framework by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will offer them alternatives to loan repurchases.

Fenway Summer, a firm started by ex-regulator Raj Date, announced plans Thursday to launch its subprime credit card in the spring of 2015.

Fifth Third Bancorp in Cincinnati plans to remain in the business of providing mezzanine finance, even though a rival investment management company has hired four of its lenders.

If we hope to achieve pay equality and see more women in leadership positions, women need to ask for what they believe they deserve, and companies must change ingrained attitudes toward those who do so.

Park Sterling in Charlotte, N.C. reported lower quarterly earnings as integration costs for a recent acquisition overshadowed solid loan growth.

The Florida company's business plan relies heavily on consolidation, but management hasn't announced a deal in more than two years. CEO Gene Taylor recently told analysts that M&A remains a focus, but the company will no longer discuss the topic until it has something to announce.

Apple Pay scooped up one million payment cards in its first 72 hours, 60% of which were Visa cards, but MasterCard's chief executive still expressed optimism for the payment network's chances in the rapidly shifting mobile landscape.