Americas

Peer-to-peer and institution-to-small business loan marketplace Funding Circle launched a new fractional loan marketplace today, the San Francisco company announced.

Synovus Financial in Columbus, Ga., reported a sharp rise in fourth-quarter profit on loan growth, lower expenses, improved credit quality and other factors.

TYLER, Texas — For the second consecutive year, Cooperative Teachers Credit Union paid a year-end bonus dividend of $90,000 to its members.

Commerce Bancshares in Kansas City reported lower quarterly profit on higher expenses.

Wells Financial in Wells, Minn., has installed an interim leader after the resignation of its chief executive.

LAS VEGAS — Silver State Schools Credit Union had $2.76 million in net income during the fourth quarter of 2014 — its 11th consecutive profitable quarter — and $13.27 million in net income for the year.

SVB Financial Group in Santa Clara, Calif., is planning to issue $350 million in senior debt.

Central Valley Community Bancorp in Fresno, Calif., will soon have a new chief executive.

Predictions for a massive winter storm in the Northeast have prompted banks in the region to close branches and delay earnings calls.

Citizens Financial Group in Providence, R.I., posted higher quarterly profits in its first full quarter since going public.