Harris Financial Inc., Harrisburg, Pa., elected Robert E. Kessler, a
He was also named chairman of Harris Savings. Mr. Kessler is the retired
Harris Financial has $2.2 billion of assets and 33 branches in
The bank's planned $142 million acquisition of Affinity Bancshares comes as war-related uncertainty appears to have slowed the industry's appetite for mergers.
American Banker data finds that a majority of executives investing in technology expect payments enhancements in the immediate future as well as further out.
American Banker is accepting applications for the Best Banks to Work For program. The annual ranking, which is now in its 14th year, is a showcase of banks that prioritize strong employee engagement, a positive corporate culture and plenty of employee support.
The Minneapolis-based bank will issue the cards, and Mastercard will act as the network provider. American Express formerly ran the e-commerce giant's business credit card programs.
A TD Bank survey found a massive increase in the ranks of people who talk to ChatGPT about their finances. Ted Paris, the bank's head of AI, says banks still have an opportunity here.
Employees at two of the 28 Wells branches where workers previously voted to unionize are now shedding union representation.
