When TD Bank launched an audio brand identity across its communication channels early this year, the new jingle triggered a surprising reaction from consumers using the firm's ATMs.

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General Motors' financial arm has halted its quest for an industrial loan company charter from the FDIC, but is signaling that it will try again. Observers said the automaker may wait until after the presidential election to decide how to move forward.

There were 27 bank acquisitions worth $5.45 billion announced in the second quarter as of mid-June. That was more than the $5.2 billion combined value of deals announced over the previous five quarters.

These 20 bankers and fintech executives are helping banks go digital in new ways.

This year Texas banks dominated American Banker's annual list of the top-performing larger community banks. See which institution came in at No. 1 for this asset class.

The best-performing larger Main Street Banks, those in the $2 billion to $10 billion asset class, were asset sensitive, a position that worked to their advantage as rates continued to climb in 2023.

The head of digital product management, platforms and innovation at BMO Bank is one of American Banker's 2024 Innovators of the Year.

The founder and CEO of Owners Bank, a division of Liberty Bank, is one of American Banker's 2024 Innovators of the Year.

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