Retail & Commercial

Little Bank (LTLB) in Kinston, N.C., said Thursday that it had received regulatory approval to repurchase up to 56,485 shares, or 2% of outstanding shares.

VeriFone's stock price recovered slightly upon CEO Bergeron's resignation, signaling investor interest, and competitor Pax Technology was quick to draw attention to recent speculation that VeriFone would be for sale.

Liberty Bank's deal for Southern Connecticut Bancorp could signal an M&A trend — mutual thrifts with lots of capital acquiring small, publicly traded banks.

CS Consulting found that banks that promote customer service generate higher investor returns over the long term.

The Federal Reserve Board has terminated a written agreement with Mountain West Financial (MTWF) in Helena, Mont.

How Town & Country Bank deployed mobile remote deposit capture to expand services to its rural business and retail customers.

U.S. Bank, the largest independent financer of car leases, increased its approval rate for lease transfers at the beginning of 2013.

Comptroller of the Currency Thomas Curry acknowledged Thursday that his office needs to better cater to community banks, including improving their communication with local examiners.

A group of about 50 to 60 protestors interrupted a speech by Wells Fargo (WFC) Chief Executive Officer John Stumpf on Thursday at a banking conference, taking over the stage with chants and complaints about home foreclosures.

PremierWest Bancorp (PRWT) in Medford, Ore., has granted itself more time to persuade shareholders to approve a takeover by Starbuck Bancshares.