Retail & Commercial

The $23.3 billion-asset company reported Wednesday a second-quarter profit of $74 million, 5% higher than the second quarter of 2012.

Dodd-Frank spurred many mutual banks to convert to stock ownership. Now these well-capitalized, strategically located institutions are approaching the end of the three-year probationary period before they can be sold.

Flagstar Bancorp (FBC) in Troy, Mich., plans to outsource the servicing of some $3 billion of defaulted mortgages.

PrivateBancorp (PVTB) in Chicago reported a jump in quarterly income as costs associated with soured loans and foreclosed properties fell sharply.

The nation's largest retail banks could lose $92 billion in deposits and $5.1 billion in revenues in the next year, as frustrated customers switch to smaller banks and credit unions, according to a new study.

KeyCorp (KEY) reported a decline in second-quarter earnings, citing additional expenses from a cost-cutting initiative.

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) in Los Angeles reported flat quarterly earnings as higher expenses offset gains from securities sales.

Fifth Third Bancorp said second-quarter profit rose 58% as lending and fee income grew and the bank posted a gain from selling a stake in Vantiv Inc.

BB&T posted a 7% increase in second-quarter profit on improved performance at its insurance and securities units and lower bad-loan charges.

American Express does not expect the discount rate it charges merchants to fall under the jurisdiction of regulations being considered by the European Union to place caps on interchange fees.