Banking

Lineage Financial Network, led by former Franklin Financial CEO Richard Herrington, plans to acquire Sumner Bank and Citizens Bank.

As the COVID-19 virus spreads globally, many U.S. financial institutions are said to be taking steps to protect employees and minimize disruption. But only a handful are sharing specifics, to avoid contributing to any public panic.

The proposal is the fourth piece of legislation unveiled this week to tweak the Federal Credit Union Act.

After dragging its feet, the agency has agreed to a court-supervised process for writing a Dodd-Frank-mandated rule aimed at stamping out discrimination.

Under CEO Charlie Scharf, the bank that has historically viewed itself as more Main Street than Wall Street is becoming deeply embedded in the nation’s financial capital and its hard-charging culture.

The banking group issued lawmakers a guide on questions to ask as credit union executives visit Capitol Hill for two days.

Fintechs like LendingClub and Varo Money illustrate how the traditional financial system is changing. Banks that don’t rapidly evolve with technology will be obsolete.

The debate centers on whether guidance on credit union-bank mergers is necessary.

With its expenses soaring, the Toronto company has taken a $250 million restructuring charge to cover severance from staff reductions.

JPMorgan would consider buying other businesses; collectors would be allowed to pursue debt past the statute of limitations, if they warn borrowers.

Though the agency plans to give more credit unions authority to issue subordinated debt, limited investor appetite and other factors could hamper activity.

Executives outlined changes in energy lending policies, said that the largest U.S. bank has only scratched the surface in middle-market credits and discussed their preparations in case of an economic slowdown.

A spike in loan-loss provisions dragged down first-quarter profits at the Toronto company’s U.S. unit.

The regulator completed a thorough process, which included ensuring investors would treat borrowers well, before settling on a buyer.

The FDIC’s Quarterly Banking Profile said lackluster net interest income, likely resulting from lower short-term interest rates, drove a decline in fourth-quarter and full-year earnings.

Giving more Community Reinvestment Act credit to such partnerships will help low-income communities, despite industry concerns.

Organizers of Gulf Atlantic Bank must raise $12 million in capital before opening.

Payments firm announces leadership changes; the bank will place restrictions on fossil fuel lending while adding to sustainable projects.

NCUA board member Mark McWatters defended the agency's position on credit union-bank purchases and called out the ongoing sniping on both sides of the argument.

WSFS, in an effort to catch up with bigger rivals, plans to upgrade digital channels in three years instead of five.