Retail & Commercial

U.S. C&I loan growth has dropped below that of the eurozone for the first time in six years; bank employee says Chase discriminates against fathers when it comes to family leave.

The initiative comes as the bank is carving out a niche in the market for midsize companies.

The most innovative projects shared at Digital Banking 2017 involve embedding banking in popular devices and apps like Facebook Messenger and Amazon Echo.

The online lender, which focuses on high-earning millennials, is offering assurances that it will also serve Americans who make less money. But the company has not convinced critics, who say the plans are inadequate.

With the first half of 2017 drawing to a close, bank executives gathered this week at the Morgan Stanley Financial Services conference to discuss their companies’ performance thus far and, more important, outline their priorities for the rest of the year and beyond. Here are some of the highlights.

Seven banks have agreed to be sold to credit unions in the last 18 months. Expect more deals as both industries face internal and external pressure.

Fundraiser-dinner humor aside, Corbat's comments about social media highlight the fact that several big-bank CEOs don't seem to have individual Twitter accounts.

Amazon’s new Prime rewards program is the latest way the tech titan is cultivating a loyal use base. To retain and engage customers, banks should follow Amazon’s lead and layer in more value-added services.

The American Civil Liberties Union is accusing JPMorgan Chase of violating the Civil Rights Act by discriminating against fathers when they ask for parental leave.

Adding Community 1st Bank would help it expand in northern California.