Retail & Commercial

A number of banks are on pace this year to surpass $10 billion in assets, which would subject them to heightened regulatory requirements such as stress tests and interchange fee caps. Several institutions have already announced big deals to cross that threshold. Here are 10 banks that could do the same.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has implemented a new rule that broadens the ability of lenders in rural and underserved areas to originate qualified mortgages.

CIT Group laid out plans to boost profitability and cut costs as Ellen R. Alemany takes over as chief executive officer of the commercial lender from John Thain, who's stepping down at the end of the month.

The first protection a consumer needs is the assurance that any new reforms will not inadvertently drive all regulated credit from the market.

Northwest Bancshares in Warren, Pa., has agreed to buy Best Insurance Agency, an employee benefits and property and casualty insurance firm in Butler, Pa.

Central Bancshares in Muscatine, Iowa, has agreed to buy Brimfield Bank in Brimfield, Ill.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has implemented a new rule that broadens the ability of lenders in rural and underserved areas to originate qualified mortgages.

California Republic Bancorp, which has been aggressively originating and securitizing auto loans for years, is keen on revving up the engine to expand from a 10-state area to a national platform.

Military families and service members are submitting debt collection complaints at twice the rate of other consumers, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Tuesday in a report.

Bakhshi, who takes over as CEO in June, brings with her a track record of innovation and a reputation for getting the most out of her teams.