Banking

Executives from U.S. banks continue to play down near-term expectations, but they say customers are growing more confident ahead of the rollout of coronavirus vaccines, and that key commercial lending segments could drive an economic rebound.

Canoga Postal's merger plans mark the second consolidation in a month for institutions serving USPS employees.

Some lenders are poring over commercial portfolios more frequently than normal — perhaps as often as once a month — to uncover problems hidden by payment deferrals and government stimulus before it's too late.

Montecito Bank in California began streamlining originations after a natural disaster decimated its community in 2018. The move paid off when the COVID-19 crisis hit and the bank had to quickly step up efforts to help clients.

Thanksgiving may have already passed, but there's still plenty of room for gratitude in member communications.

Citigroup looked to the success of Asian super-apps like Ant Financial and Paytm while developing its new checking-account offering with Google.

Citigroup appointed Elissar Farah Antonios as the first woman to run its Middle East and North Africa operations, among the U.S. bank’s fastest-growing businesses in emerging markets.

The bank is considering moving part of its asset management unit to Florida in a cost-cutting move; the company says “buy now, pay later” installment loans are too risky for consumers.

Credit quality has remained strong at credit unions, but there are hints that some of them — especially the smallest ones — could report lackluster earnings well into next year, according to the National Credit Union Administration's latest intel on industrywide finances.

It includes simpler Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness and a consistent approach from federal regulators to reforming the Community Reinvestment Act, says Bank of America's Christine Channels, who chairs the Consumer Bankers Association's board.

Financial Institutions in New York has agreed to acquire Landmark Group, which provides services to the construction, manufacturing, real estate and technology sectors.

On Sep. 30, 2020. Dollars in thousands.

On Sep. 30, 2020. Dollars in thousands.

On Sep. 30, 2020. Dollars in thousands.

Fintech success stories have encouraged investors to back more startups, but newcomers will be hard-pressed to attract enough customers to compete while keeping expenses down.

On Sep. 30, 2020. Dollars in thousands.

The company's insurance arm, which recently bought a Texas-based insurance tech firm, is on pace to complete five deals this quarter.

The company hired two Atlantic Union bankers to run its bank and begin recruiting customers in and around Washington.

A trial to get underway this week over one of the biggest banking errors in recent memory will be closely watched on Wall Street, and its outcome could have a significant impact on the industry.

This could be the final opportunity for Congress to extend a pair of key measures for credit unions that took effect earlier this year.