Provident Financial in Iselin initially anticipated completing its deal for Oak Ridge-based Lakeland Bancorp in the second quarter. Now as it waits for regulatory approval, Provident says the process will stretch into spring 2024.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. finalized rules governing display of the FDIC logo Wednesday, requiring a new digital FDIC sign on online banking platforms beginning in 2025, conspicuous physical signs in nontraditional bank facilities and explicit labeling of insured and non-deposit products.

Rates that have been below 7% for two consecutive weeks have given originators a gift at what's typically a slow time of year, Freddie Mac said.

Funding pressures moderated in recent months, but loan charge-offs climbed. With festering concerns about a vulnerable economy, the potential for elevated credits costs could loom large over the upcoming bank earnings season.

Tanya Otsuka's confirmation gives the Democrats control of the National Credit Union Administration's board for the first time since 2016. Here's how that will impact its agenda.

Multifunction wallet apps will support shopping, loyalty, paying at the pump or EV charging station and crypto asset management, challenging the roles of U.S. financial institutions.