Branch banking

Academy Bank in Kansas City, Mo., which shuttered nearly a quarter of its branches between 2015 and 2018, is now in expansion mode. Its CEO explains his renewed affinity for brick and mortar.

The Pittsburgh company is sticking with its plan to grow through expanded lending and branch openings in new markets, William Demchak told investors and analysts Wednesday.

Donald Wetzel, the man who devised the first U.S. cash dispenser, says automated tellers will always exist — even as they evolve beyond their initial purpose.

Other banks have made splashy acquisitions there, but PSB Holdings is getting ready to open a branch after making inroads in the market for three years. Its next step could be M&A.

Next up for BB&T-SunTrust: deciding where to unload branches; how the Trump administration would reform Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac; why the CFPB's payday rule is in the hands of a Texas judge; and more from this week's most-read stories.

With brick-and-mortar locations dwindling, it’s even more important to meet potential customers in the field.

Banks have to be more resourceful with technology and less dependent on high interest rates.

The Pittsburgh company will take a de novo approach to growth around Washington.

A pastor who was falsely arrested for check fraud because of errors made by Wells Fargo employees may be forced to resolve legal claims against the bank in arbitration. The case renews questions about banks' use of the process.

As branches in remote areas disappear, banks run the risk of losing business to fintechs.