Americas

Executives at Atlantic Capital Bank had to take a hard look at its strategy and culture after the acquisition of First Security Group dampened employee morale.

The Tennessee bank was able to give employees more flexibility and cut its costs in half for its biometric screenings initiative.

The two banks' strong chemistry helped 1st Security's integration of Anchor go smoothly.

Employees of the Minnesota bank get a $500 "self-improvement allowance" each year.

The Pittsburgh company will take a de novo approach to growth around Washington.

Asset Recovery Associates told borrowers that it could sue them, garnish their wages and place liens against their homes, according to a consent order by the consumer bureau.

Cobalt Credit Union will absorb Community Hope FCU after being approached by the National Credit Union Administration.

Institutions in the Badger State reported that lending was up by almost 6% and delinquencies remained at historic lows.

The company will pay $195 million for its first retail operations in the city.

Two Michigan credit unions were sued by an individual who claimed their websites didn't comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.