The Biden administration could curtail federal support for farmers, even with bankruptcies and requests for loan workouts on the rise. Banks are hoping that increases in crop prices and exports to China could help avert a credit crisis.

To improve a declining rating in the annual American Consumer Satisfaction Index, credit unions may have to make hefty investments in technology upgrades, something most of them can't afford.

Bill Knott succeeded Terrie Spiro as leader of the Maryland bank, which raised capital in 2017 by going through a complicated bankruptcy process.

First Kansas, part of the multibank holding company Ottawa Bancshares, expects to complete the acquisition early next year.

Speaking at an investor conference, Bank of America's CEO said that additional aid is needed to help consumers, businesses, nonprofits and local governments ride out the pandemic.

Sells, American Banker's Digital Banker of the Year for 2020, says he will help the New York fintech startup create digital currency products for banks.

Citigroup looked to the success of Asian super-apps like Ant Financial and Paytm while developing its new checking-account offering with Google.

It includes simpler Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness and a consistent approach from federal regulators to reforming the Community Reinvestment Act, says Bank of America's Christine Channels, who chairs the Consumer Bankers Association's board.

On Sep. 30, 2020. Dollars in thousands.

On Sep. 30, 2020. Dollars in thousands.

On Sep. 30, 2020. Dollars in thousands.

Fintech success stories have encouraged investors to back more startups, but newcomers will be hard-pressed to attract enough customers to compete while keeping expenses down.

On Sep. 30, 2020. Dollars in thousands.

The Waterbury, Conn., parent company of Webster Bank joins a fast-expanding list of banks reducing the size of their branch networks to save money and focus on digital capabilities.

The company is looking to shutter 10 of its 63 branches over coming months, reflecting a shift in customer preferences.

Acquirers shelved plans to buy banks this year as the coronavirus became widespread, but a combination of factors could spur the confidence to restart those conversations in the months ahead.

Cryptocurrency is cooking with a fall rally and lots of attention from recognizable companies like Square and PayPal. For Daniel Polotsky, any good news for bitcoin is welcome.

Webster Bank and Customers Bank are among the lenders that have turned to alternative data sources and automated loan reviews to assess business customers' ability to weather the coronavirus pandemic.

With R. Scott Blackley planning to leave for a role at a health-insurance startup, the credit card giant is promoting longtime executive Andrew Young.