Retail & Commercial

A joint venture of Belgian banks and the national postal service has hired Diebold Nixdorf to manage ATMs and update the fleet to accommodate modern cash usage.

The entire banking industry needs to join the fight instead of waiting for Congress to act.

A large charge-off and an additional loan-loss provision reduced quarterly profit by 12%, to $47.8 million.

The tight labor market and public pressure to raise minimum wages are expected to nudge noninterest expenses upward in a year when the watchword is cost control.

Elizabeth Warren, Sherrod Brown and three other Democrats asked nonbank lenders to ensure they comply with fair-lending laws following a report suggesting they charge higher rates to those who have attended historically black or predominantly Hispanic colleges.

Broadway Financial prefers a small balance sheet and loans to real estate investors that offer affordable housing. Capital Corps and its founder, Steven Sugarman, want the bank to expand by making more loans directly to low- and moderate-income borrowers.

Both Democrats and Republicans aired concerns about controversial statements made by Judy Shelton on monetary policy, deposit insurance and other issues, raising doubts about her confirmation.

The startup spawned in Eastern Bank's innovation lab says its bank customers asked for client-friendly software for account opening, credit cards and more types of commercial lending.

The deal for Trinity Capital in Los Angeles would further strengthen the company's capital markets capabilities.

Congress should further expand a tiered regulatory system to help community banks better serve local neighborhoods.