Banking

The New Jersey bank plans to reinvest half of the savings into technology development and hiring.

The Rhode Island bank has entered into an agreement to acquire JMP Group, which focuses on the health care, technology, financial services and real estate sectors.

The program, Balance Connect, allows consumers to link their checking account with as many as five other Bank of America accounts and transfers available funds when needed for a fee that's lower than the company's existing overdraft charges.

Marquette University has formed a partnership that will give undergraduate business students experience working with grassroots lenders in Panama, Honduras and Nicaragua. The goal is not only to teach the basics of commercial lending, but also to instill some idealism in the next generation of bankers.

First US in Birmingham will take a $1.2 million third-quarter charge to close the subsidiary. It plans to recoup the expense by focusing on commercial and indirect lending.

The Alexandria, Virginia, organization will change its name next month.

John Faust plans to step down next year, concluding a nearly 30-year tenure as president and CEO of Diamond Credit Union.

It started with an email suggesting there would be consequences for lenders that failed to use the Small Business Administration’s website to handle forgiveness applications for Paycheck Protection Program loans. Then lawmakers got involved.

On Jun. 30, 2021. Dollars in thousands.

On Jun. 30, 2021. Dollars in thousands.

The North Carolina bank says the new system, which took one year to implement, will make it easier to compete with challenger banks and customize digital banking services for doctors' offices, dental practices and other small businesses.

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Earlier this summer, bankers sounded upbeat about Americans’ purchasing patterns, particularly in connection with loan growth in the credit card business. But more recent data suggests that the delta variant is taking a toll on consumer confidence.

Hranicky, currently the head of middle-market banking, replaces Perry Pelos, who is transitioning to an advisory role and will retire next year.

Jim Harris, who has been president and CEO of University & State Employees Credit Union since 2006, is stepping down from those roles but will remain with the credit union to facilitate succession planning.

The Edwardsville, Illinois, credit union has agreed to merge with South Division Credit Union in Illinois. The deal comes shortly after Scott agreed to buy Tempo Bank.

The creators hope CU Offers, which lists discounts at local and national businesses, will attract new members and strengthen ties with existing ones. But observers are skeptical that it will drive real growth or inspire frequent use.

To satisfy a condition of its sale to BancorpSouth, Cadence Bancorp is selling the branches to First Bancshares in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Massages, a "bring your dog to work" policy, telemedicine and Zoom happy hours help these credit unions strike the right balance between work and personal needs.