Approval rates for small-business loan applications were up at small and larger financial institutions as the labor market continued to improve.

The settlement applies to customers who had accounts opened without their consent over a 15-year period beginning in May 2002.

Of all the types of malicious software targeting businesses, ransomware continues to be one of the most pervasive, according to recent studies. Here's an overview of the things banks, especially small ones, are doing to stop it.

The company, which was flagged for two products, has been working with its regulators to determine the right amount to set aside.

The acquisition will help Carolina Trust expand its operations around Charlotte.

Largest banks would be limited on how much risk they could have with each other; the credit bureau has hired the former head of the computer giant's Watson unit.

Dan Heine and Diana Yates were accused of hiding Bank of Oswego's condition by inaccurately reporting bad loans.

Opening internet cafes and investing in new technology are part of an effort to provide nimble, efficient services, the bank's CFO said in a strategy talk.

Competition for deposits is heating up as summer approaches, and banks are responding in all sorts of ways — from launching digital-only platforms to raising CD rates to reviving debit rewards. But rising interest rates could weaken demand for loans, especially mortgages.

The Indiana bank would add nearly $100 million in deposits with its purchase of FM Bancorp.

The Seattle company is firing 127 people, or a tenth of its mortgage staff, after enduring months of slow activity.

Rising technology expense and security challenges will require institutions and ATM operators to get more creative in managing resources, such as finding new uses for discarded machines, according to Mark D. Smith, director of business development for MVP Financial Equipment.

Royal Bank of Canada introduced a wave of technology initiatives in a bid to attract more tech-savvy customers who embrace a digital lifestyle.

The bank’s AI-driven virtual assistant, which lets people quickly search transactions and cancel subscriptions and other recurring charges, was an instant hit. But BofA will have to take a number of steps to sustain erica's early momentum.

Charter One wanted to sell itself quickly because it feared valuations had peaked, and CenterState was able to beat other potential suitors to the punch.

Park Financial has agreed to buy shares from one of the founders of Mesaba Bancshares.

The company will gain 10 branches and $145 million in loans after it buys Gideon Bancshares.

The company, which has completed eight acquisitions since 2015, agreed to buy City Bank and Trust in Oklahoma.

An affiliate of MatlinPatterson will reduce its ownership to 48% from more than 60% after selling 8 million shares.

Banks and startups compete for the same clients, as customers want one source for online checking and investment accounts.