Truist, Key, Fifth Third and PNC became the latest banks to restrict branch access to the drive-through window or appointment only.

The surge in online and mobile use is a high-profile test for the industry — and could foreshadow a permanent consumer shift.

The coronavirus outbreak has led many banks to close branches, but for those that remain open, it's a new normal.

The biggest bank in the U.S. will temporarily close 20% of its branches, following recommendations by health experts. It said it would also operate its remaining branches at reduced hours.

Banks are avoiding the once booming hospitality business, or charging a premium for additional credit, as new data shows how big a hit hoteliers have taken from the pandemic.

High-tech self-service channels can help credit unions effectively and efficiently meet members' needs during a time of social distancing.

Online platforms and apps can be utilized to quickly support small businesses and consumers facing unexpected financial hardship.

As more states close schools and issue shelter-in-place directives, credit unions are increasingly shifting their staff to work-from-home arrangements.

Heritage financial institutions that don’t support emerging embedded payments and banking risk further erosion of younger cohorts and losing material franchise value to fintechs, challenger or neo-banks equipped to originate and service accounts at the edge of partner networks, say payment consultants Richard Crone and Heidi Liebenguth.

Lenders are concerned that the coronavirus outbreak will increase vacancies and add to credit risk.

On the same day the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said it will soon rule on two applications, the agency also proposed benchmarks for all firms that want to own industrial loan companies.

Customers are increasingly concerned about taking a financial hit from the COVID-19 crisis and want to know more about fee waivers, credit-line increases and other things banks could do for them.

Nebraska bankers sued after MembersOwn Credit Union successfully added eight counties to its field of membership last year.

After resigning last year under pressure from federal policymakers, the former executive received no severance benefits or annual incentive award.

The serial entrepreneur has created a challenger bank called One for middle-income people with complicated financial lives.

Automated and interactive teller machines aren’t germ-free in the best of times, and the pandemic has raised new concerns about the possibility of those devices infecting consumers and staff.

First Horizon, Pacific Premier and South State are warning in regulatory filings that the pandemic could complicate deals that have not been completed.

Many institutions said they would close branches, operate drive-throughs only, limit lobby visits to appointments or take other protective steps. Yet others want to stay open to promote public confidence in the banking system.

On Dec. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

On Dec. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.