Retail & Commercial

The House is preparing to vote on two cybersecurity bills this week, kicking off the latest push to improve information sharing between private companies and the government about potential attacks and threats.

With good planning, advisory boards can increase a bank's visibility, credibility and sales.

A narrowing net interest margin left little room for error, but it still proved more than enough for Huntington Bancshares. Tight expense control, continued solid asset quality and strong deposit growth helped the Columbus, Ohio-based bank post an 11% increase in first-quarter net income.

Jeffrey Robinson, author of the acerbic "BitCon," explains how he squares his admiration for blockchain technology with his contempt for the Bitcoin currency and community in the final part of a conversation with American Banker's Marc Hochstein.

South State in Columbia, S.C., has agreed to buy 13 Bank of America branches in South Carolina and Georgia.

Citizens Financial Group in Providence, R.I., reported a 26% increase in quarterly profit thanks to robust lending and lower costs for bad loans.

American Express, down 10% since announcing it would end its U.S. partnership with Costco, has a defender in Discover Financial Services.

Hospital patients felt an increased financial burden in 2014 as medical costs rose while revolving credit became less available, according to a new report.

United Community Banks in Blairsville, Ga., has agreed to buy Palmetto Bancshares in Greenville, S.C.

Pinnacle Financial Partners in Nashville, Tenn., reported higher first-quarter profit on strong lending results.