NCR offered to buy Cardtronics for more than $1.7 billion, beating an earlier bid for the ATM operator from Apollo Global Management Inc. and a partner.

Revolut Ltd., one of Europe’s largest startups, has asked U.K. regulators for a full banking license to fuel expansion beyond its fintech roots.

The Mint’s facilities in Denver and Philadelphia worked overtime in the second half of 2020 so that banks and retailers could get more change into customers’ hands.

Absa Group is drawing on global training data from the fintech Kasisto and annotators who review conversations with clients to help in fine-tuning its virtual assistant.

With fewer people allowed inside branches, banks have to capitalize on those limited in-person interactions by offering experts on financial literacy and mobile banking.

There's a way to manage the tricky balance between rapid digitization and the people who still need or prefer cash, and for Ram Chary it can be found in a casino.

Despite limiting on-site visits and adding more self-service channels, the industry is forging ahead with plans for hundreds of new or expanded brick-and-mortar locations.

The decision to shutter the digital bank comes just weeks after BBVA USA announced it was selling itself to PNC Financial Services Group for $11.6 billion.

The company, which reported a large third-quarter loss in October, plans to sell or shutter a quarter of its locations.

Police directed the institution to shut down four branches Wednesday as armed Trump supporters forced their way into the Capitol, and two facilities were on lockdown for several hours during the day.

GO2bank marks the latest effort by the prepaid card issuer and banking-as-a-service provider to deliver more traditional banking products directly to consumers. Its mobile-first account offers cash back, overdraft protection and a secured credit card to customers.

Felix Todd, formerly of Regions Financial, says "the excitement is authentic" at the New York community development bank, which has a reputation for being both innovative and purpose-driven.

Silvergate and Avanti are among the banks pioneering the incorporation of smart contracts, cryptocurrencies and other cutting-edge instruments into mainstream financial services.

Brian Argrett, whose City First Bank is being sold to Los Angeles-based Broadway Financial, would take the helm of the combined company at a time of increased national interest in reinvigorating minority-owned financial institutions.

On Sep. 30, 2020. Dollars in thousands.

On Sep. 30, 2020. Dollars in thousands.

Speculation is swirling that the Boston company will go on a buying spree after raising $1.8 billion, though some investors are advising caution. This tension makes CEO Bob Rivers one of our community bankers to watch in 2021.

The New Canaan, Conn., company said it will record a pretax expense of $3.9 million in the fourth quarter related to branch and office closings, severance payments and the end of a vendor contract.

From dealing with a flood of deposits to working with examiners virtually, credit unions were forced to quickly adapt to a new normal after the pandemic hit. Here's a look at some of the biggest changes and challenges they faced.

Several consumer advocacy organizations have urged the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to deny the online lender's application for a national bank charter, citing concerns about its lending and debt-collection practices.