Retail & Commercial

One of the largest privately owned collection agencies in the United Kingdom, known as dlc, has announced the creation of a first-party outsourcing service division to meet the demands of clients.

First Niagara Financial Group (FNFG) in Buffalo, N.Y., met quarterly earnings estimates as its lending income ticked up and margins widened.

Washington Federal (WAFD) in Seattle has agreed to buy 51 branches from Bank of America (BAC).

Innovations from nonbanks will need a platform to provide distribution and the ability to scale quickly. Smart bankers will partner with startups to provide together what neither could do alone.

The editors of American Banker's BankThink blog discuss an ongoing series, "The Future Model of Banking," in which contributors envision products and services tomorrow's banks can offer that add value and that customers will happily pay for.

SunTrust Banks in Atlanta reported higher second-quarter earnings that reflected the elimination of more than 2,000 positions in the past year.

Independent Bank Group has agreed to buy Collin Bank, the first acquisition for Independent since it raised $87 million in an April initial public offering.

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Pentagon FCU has opened a new branch serving the Clarksville and Fort Campbell communities in Clarksville.

Synovus Financial (SNV) said Thursday it plans to use a combination of new capital and cash on hand to repurchase preferred stock from the Troubled Asset Relief Program.

Ameris Bancorp (ABCB)'s quarterly profit more than tripled, primarily on gains in mortgage revenue and a drop in the provision for loan losses.