Bankers' surveys of commercial clients have found that corporate decision-makers are less concerned about adverse tariff effects than nervous investors.

Thirty-eight TD Bank locations and 24 Flagstar branches are set to shut down. Both banks are coming out of tumultuous periods.

In 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau cited Citibank for discriminating against Armenian Americans. The recent turmoil at the agency raises questions about whether the bureau will be able to carry out similar actions in the future.

The Queens, New York-based community mutual bank held a grand opening ceremony to open a new office space exclusively for its tech employees.

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced new state legislation to ban unfair and abusive business practices, giving state regulators broader authority to crack down on consumer abuses.

Disaster relief is capturing a large share of philanthropic giving from banks such as Truist Financial and Western Alliance Bank.

NuMark Credit Union said it would buy Lemont National Bank. After a record-setting 2024, it's only the second such credit union-bank combination so far this year.

The KBW Nasdaq Bank Index is down more than 7% year to date. Analysts blame confusion caused by President Trump's evolving tariff policies and heightened worries about an economic downturn that could hurt banks' credit quality.

Five Star Bank's parent company denied wrongdoing but said the agreement spares it the uncertainty and expense that might have resulted from a trial.

CEO George Gresham has left the struggling fintech, which will now explore potential strategic alternatives.

The 10-year-old lender, which reported a double-digit jump in profits, is benefiting from what its CEO called "animal spirits" at work on this side of the Atlantic.

First Busey finalized its acquisition of CrossFirst Bankshares; American Express agreed to buy expense management firm Center; Valley National Bank appointed a new president of commercial banking and a new CFO; and more in this week's banking news roundup.

Forecasters on an American Bankers Association panel predict continued economic growth this year, though they say President Trump's tariffs have created new inflation and recession risks.

Six proposals involving the purchase of a bank were terminated or rejected in 2024.

The New Jersey bank, which has been investing in its capital markets business, recently helped the fintech lender Best Egg securitize and sell $160 million of loans.

Following a record-setting 2024, only one transaction involving a credit union buying a bank has been announced so far this year. Seller concerns about regulatory approval and pushback from bank industry groups have contributed to the slowdown.

The top five bank M&A deals had an average deal value to tangible common equity ratio of nearly 185%.

Independence Bank can cease operations once it satisfies the conditions in an FDIC consent order. Liquidation would close out a five-year drama that began when regulators cited the bank for SBA lending irregularities.

As climate change causes more frequent disasters, more mortgages are at risk of going underwater. How can banks limit their exposure?

Small lenders across the country filled leadership positions, including Orrstown Financial Services and QCR Holdings.