Retail & Commercial

As 2012 progressed, one thing became strikingly clear: the card networks do not want to be left behind as new digital payment methods threaten plastic.

Despite a lackluster track record in 2012, the two SuperPACs formed by bankers are vowing to increase their influence before the next election hits.

Cybercriminals will target small banks, mobile platforms and cutting-edge payment forms in an effort to delay service and obtain data next year.

Capitol Bancorp (CBCRQ) in Lansing, Mich., has reached a tentative agreement to sell its Sunrise Bank of Albuquerque to a group of unnamed investors.

Carlile Bancshares in Fort Worth, Texas, has completed a deal that adds significantly to its branch network in Colorado.

2012 began with the abrupt departure of PayPal's president. Upon putting a new leader in place, the eBay unit made many key moves to adapt its operations and its product line to the fast-changing payments market.

Private equity firms could unload their bank investments if a weak economy and sluggish earnings persist.

United Community Banks (UCBI) in Blairsville, Ga., has registered $35 million in senior notes on behalf of several outside investors.

Sun Bancorp (SNBC) in Vineland, N.J., has received the Federal Reserve Board's blessing to hire Thomas R. Brugger as its chief financial officer.

QNB Corp. (QNBC) in Quakertown, Pa., is preparing to complete its previously announced succession plan.