Branch network

Some of the year-over-year drop in net income can be attributed to higher-than-normal figures in 2018 and costs associated with opening three new branches in 2019.

Certain loan segments are showing signs of deterioration, but consumer lending and digital banking are bright spots. Meanwhile, bankers are eyeing opportunities to improve efficiency, add scale and take advantage of M&A disruption. Here's what to expect from smaller regionals in the year ahead.

Despite what one critic says, Alaska USA Federal Credit Union’s acquisition of branches from TCF Financial will help underserved communities in Arizona.

Despite what one critic says, Alaska USA Federal Credit Union’s acquisition of branches from TCF Financial will help underserved communities in Arizona.

The company has revised its near-term forecasts for reducing expenses, citing delayed branch closings and a decision to spend more time testing systems ahead of conversion and integration.

While most banks are shrinking their branch networks, the Cincinnati bank is approaching the day where its branch expansion in the Southeast will more than offset closings in its legacy markets, its CEO says.

The effort is part of a push by interim Chief Executive Officer Noel Quinn to cut costs at Europe’s largest lender by assets.

Alaska USA Federal Credit Union will nearly double its operations in Phoenix after it buys the locations.

The Anchorage-based credit union has agreed to purchase seven Phoenix-area branches from TCF, nearly doubling its presence in that market.

Ardent Credit Union plans to market its adaptable “Cube” design to other financial institutions.