Americas

KeyCorp in Cleveland beat earnings forecasts on the strength of increased fee income.

Royal Bank of Canada is ready to take another shot at U.S. banking, agreeing to buy City National in Los Angeles.

The $794 million-asset Kentucky Bancshares will pay $7.2 million, or $32.50 a share, in stock for the $121 million-asset Madison.

Madison, Wis. — Credit unions and CU organizations are invited to apply for a Biz Kid$ Financial Education Grant from the National Credit Union Foundation, now through March 31.

LENEXA, Kan. — CommunityAmerica CU here returned more than $6 million to members through its Profit Payout program, with eligible members seeing an average return of $90.

United Community Banks in Blairsville, Ga., reported higher quarterly profit because of loan growth and higher fee revenue.

Ocwen Financial Corp. named two new members to its board of directors as the nonbank servicer works to repair its image in the eyes of regulators and investors.

Saco & Biddeford Savings in Saco, Maine, has a new president.

U.S. Bancorp in Minneapolis reported higher quarter earnings as revenue growth outpaced higher expenses.

Clark County Credit Union said it has awarded $2.7 million to nearly 34,000 members in the form of a bonus dividend.