M&T Bank, Zions and Comerica are among the regional banks facing the most pressure on net interest margins, Wells Fargo analysts said in a research note to investors.

Pressure to raise rates on deposits offset strong loan growth at the Salt Lake City company.

"Truist" was roundly mocked when it was unveiled as the name of the merging BB&T and SunTrust, but it’s hardly the first bank moniker to elicit a "huh?" from critics.

It's tempting to reach for higher returns on securities in anticipation of tightening margins. However, that strategy has pitfalls, including underestimating risks or being caught flat-footed by future rate moves.

Online lenders now have close to 40% of the unsecured personal loan market, much of which is refinanced credit card debt. Some financial institutions' card portfolios are taking a hit.

Online lenders now have close to 40% of the unsecured personal loan market, much of which is refinanced credit card debt. Banks' card portfolios are taking a hit.

Chantel Chase knows the value of efficiency, and her many ventures at Zions Bancorp. have depended on it.

The Salt Lake City bank saw growth across all lending categories and an improvement in credit quality. It also said it has finished the second of three stages in its multiyear conversion to new core-banking technology.

Double-digit gains in net interest income more than offset sluggish growth in fee income at the Salt Lake City company.

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