Banking

With a slew of older executives nearing retirement, the credit union sector will have a big management void to fill. But finding and developing new talent will be easier said than done.

Despite regulatory efforts, applications for traditional new banks often now require lengthier review periods for approval than in the last several decades. Here are some key ways to lighten this burden.

The National Credit Union Administration is addressing two of the main reasons why new institutions aren't being formed — making it easier for the organizers to raise the required capital and easing the burden of the application process, says Todd Harper, the agency's chairman.

Edward M. Lamont's biography of his grandfather, Thomas W. Lamont, who advised presidents and extended credit to foreign nations as JPMorgan & Co.'s chief executive in the first half of the 20th century, will be rereleased in paperback this fall. Given that more concise, analytical histories of the banker have been published since, this long tome may have been better left collecting dust.

American Banker's annual reputation survey shows regional banks were hit hardest by this spring's bank failures. But there were a few bright spots, including digital-only firms and highly specialized firms.

The Canadian bank is deemphasizing American office loans amid rising loss provisions. The decision could lead to decelerating growth in the U.S. market.

Smaller financial institutions are prioritizing engagement over other conveniences, a strategy that resonates with younger generations, according to data from Arizent.

Here are some highlights about the largest credit unions that made the 2023 ranking of the Best Credit Unions to Work For.

Here are the honorees that fall into the midsize category for this year's Best Credit Unions to Work For.

Read on for additional details on the 19 credit unions that made this year's Best Credit Unions to Work For ranking in this asset category.

Here is a look at the honorees from the smallest asset class of this year's Best Credit Unions to Work For.

Five Star Credit Union and Michigan State University Federal Credit Union announced a combined four bank acquisitions within a few days. They're among 10 credit union agreements to buy banks this year.

When the prices of U.S. goods and services soar, the Federal Reserve tends to raise its benchmark interest rate, and commercial banks are pinched in several fundamental parts of their business.

Bank customers who overdraw their accounts now face an average fee of $26.61, which is down from a peak of $33.58 in 2021. Consumer advocates contend that tougher regulations are needed to sustain the momentum, while industry groups argue that bank-led innovations are working.

Financial institutions in several Southeastern states had braced for impact of the Category 3 hurricane. Bank and credit union executives in Florida and Georgia say their facilities generally weathered the storm but that some communities they serve face substantial recovery efforts.

Southwest Financial Credit Union, which led American Banker's Best Credit Unions to Work For, says employees are taking up to 400 hours more off than before its unlimited PTO policy took effect — but they are happier, and so are the members of the branchless credit union.

In August's roundup of American Banker favorites: The true cause of Heartland Tri-State Bank's failure, increased industrywide frugality among banks, two prominent credit union trade groups announce plans to combine and more.

The bank attributed the surge to impairments in the U.S. office loan portfolio and appeared to signal that higher provisions from commercial real estate may persist.

The card network has agreed to pay USAA licensing fees for the use of mobile deposit capture technology. USAA says it plans to keep trying to get other banks to do the same.