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The top five community banks averaged a return on average equity of 115.97% as of June 30.

The majority of banks on American Banker's Best Banks to Work For 2024 list are small banks with assets of less than $3 billion.

Amid growing awareness of mental health needs in the workplace, some banks are doubling down on benefits that go beyond traditional employee assistance programs. What's behind banks' heightened focus, and what's the long-term strategy for investing in this area?

The top five banks have combined construction loans of more than $71 billion.

President-elect Donald Trump beat banker predictions to surpass Vice President Kamala Harris on his way back to the White House, leaving many surprised but hopeful for a relaxed regulatory environment.

This year, 90 banks made American Banker's 12th annual Best Banks to Work For ranking. The leaders of these institutions share how they keep their employees happy.

Homeowners across the nation could realize savings from as little as $20 per year to having their bill wiped out entirely.

A digital dollar is likely on the way out in favor of non-government crypto, but those betting for fewer restrictions on fees and less antitrust litigation will likely be disappointed.

During Donald Trump's last presidency, the massive merger that created Truist shook up the industry. What's coming this time around?

The Federal Reserve's top official was emphatic that he and other leaders on the Board of Governors cannot be dismissed or demoted at will by the president.

At a minimum, president-elect Donald Trump can make two appointments to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and choose new leadership. But more substantial changes could be in the offing.

Join Arizent and American Banker experts as they discuss whether bankers and other financial professionals got what they wanted from Trump's victory at the polls.

The U.K. international money transfer firm posted strong earnings and said its regional diversification can offset the rise of isolationism in specific markets. Ingenico adds technology to enable cryptocurrency payments, and more. Here's what's happening in the world of payments.

President Trump initiated changes at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in his first term, and the industry's frustration with the bureau has grown since he left office. But how far a second Trump administration can or will go depends on factors outside the president's control.

Once a crypto skeptic, Trump corralled tens of millions of dollars in industry support for Republican candidates by promising to make America the Bitcoin superpower of the world.

An index of bank stocks rose 8.5% early Wednesday after Donald Trump won his bid to return to the White House.

Former President Donald Trump rode waves of voter discontent over inflation to win key swing states that he lost in 2020 and reach the necessary 270 votes. He told supporters Wednesday morning that he's been given "an unprecedented and powerful mandate."

Donald Trump quickly put his stamp on financial markets as his march toward victory in the US presidential election propelled "Trump Trade" plays across assets. 

Adam Schiff, known as a pro-cryptocurrency lawmaker, has also introduced bills that would regulate "revolving door" employment at banking regulators.

California's 47th Congressional district, which is being vacated by Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., after her unsuccessful bid for California's senate seat, is being sought by law professor and Democrat David Min, who has been an outspoken progressive on banking issues. Running against him is Republican Scott Baugh, who ran unsuccessfully against Porter in 2022.