Branch network

The regional bank is roughly a third of the way to the 260 workers needed to staff the 25 branches it plans to open there over two years.

A number of healthy credit unions have undertaken “mergers of equals” to bolster long-term prospects. But those institutions are opening themselves up to unique risks and challenges as a result.

Associated Banc-Corp in Green Bay, Wis., said Wednesday that it will close 17 branches as part of a previously announced deal to buy 32 branches from Huntington Bancshares.

JPMorgan Chase’s planned expansion into more than a dozen new markets threatens community banks and larger institutions alike.

The Jacksonville, Fla.-based credit union purchased the facility from Atlantic Coast Bank for $2.2 million.

Credit unions are having a positive impact by doing everything from shredding thousands of pounds of paper to building their 492nd home for a family.

As head of Santander Bank’s retail network, Colleen Canny will be in charge of more than 600 branches and over 4,100 employees across eight states.

The Wilmington, Del., company has identified the 30 branches it plans to close or sell following its acquisition of Beneficial Bancorp in Philadelphia. Most of the closures will take place in Pennsylvania.

Balances from the 52 branches Flagstar bought from Wells Fargo fell by 22% between the deal's announcement and closing, forcing the Michigan company to adjust the math for earning back tangible book value.

Associated will gain low-cost deposits and branches in 13 new markets after the deal closes.

Citizens Community Bancorp is selling its Rochester Hills, Mich., office to Lake Michigan Credit Union.

Christopher Kay will oversee the Buffalo, N.Y., bank's branch and ATM networks as well as development of products and services that seek to mimic the cutting-edge offerings of other industries.

Silvergate is selling the branch to focus more on fintech deposits and specialty lending.

Prosecutors are unlikely to buy Goldman's rogue banker defense, observers say; survey predicts recession within two years.

The company is selling 14 branches, including several around Chattanooga, Tenn., and its mortgage business to FB Financial so it can focus on its Atlanta operations and national lending businesses.

As the Latham, N.Y., credit union adds branches, it plans to put an emphasis on service, rather than transactions.

When Listerhill Credit Union was developing its latest location, management decided on using smart ATMs and a more open floor plan.

The Dallas bank inherited the five Bank of the Hills branches when it acquired Sterling Bancshares in 2011.

Orange County Bancorp has identified two neighboring counties for expansion.

Big banks have plans to open hundreds of branches in new markets to add deposits, but smaller regionals have largely sought to hold the line on costs. Cullen/Frost Bankers' decision to double its branch count in Houston may be a sign that midsize banks are rethinking their retail strategy.