Banking

Several members of George W. Bush's second-term team are expected to get senior positions at Treasury; Gorman gets a 7% pay hike, while Goldman bonuses shrink.

The $1.9 billion deal – the industry's largest announced in 2017 – will create a bank with nearly $20 billion in assets.

Guest host Sam Maule chats with American Banker reporter Lalita Clozel and others about the OCC fintech charter, smart home devices, virtual assistants, the security and compliance issues posed by Alexa, and more.

The Stamford, Conn., credit card issuer reported net income of $576 million, up 5.3% from the same period a year earlier.

Donald Trump was sworn in Friday, but banking industry executives have spent the last two months envisioning a vastly different political, economic and regulatory climate. The dominant question in coming months will be how realistic those expectations are.

The Cincinnati bank will be advised by QED Investors on its fintech strategy.

Bank consortium R3 CEV, one of the most well-funded blockchain working groups, has endured criticism for its meticulous process. But if blockchains are most valuable with a network effect, maybe forgoing some agility is worth the long while.

The auto lending group is touting loan growth of more than 16% for its CU partners throughout 2016.

This is the second consecutive year the credit union has returned dividends to members.

Windows smashed, no injuries reported.

Citizens Financial Group in Providence, R.I., reported bigger profits in the fourth quarter on the strength of loan growth and improvements in its loan yield.

On earnings calls this week CEOs expressed optimism for increased loan demand, a softer tone from regulators, a higher SIFI threshold and, potentially, a surge of interest in health savings accounts.

The South Carolina company plans to use proceeds for acquisitions and organic growth.

As President-elect Trump and the new Congress proceed on tax reform, there is one exemption in particular that needs to be closed, shut and buried.

Quarterly profit fell at SunTrust Banks in Atlanta as noninterest expense rose 8.4% and its loan-loss provision increased.

Quarterly profit improved despite a spike in noninterest expenses.

American Banker readers share their views on the most pressing banking topics of the week. Comments are excerpted from reader response sections of AmericanBanker.com articles and our social media platforms.

Treasury Secretary-designate Steven Mnuchin fended off questions about his past investments and foreclosure practices while discussing policy matters at his Senate confirmation hearing; FHA mortgage bond volume is starting to hit worrisome levels.

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Two lending specialists from the Small Business Administration will join NCUA representatives for the webinar.