Branch network

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.

From branch networks to technology and cybersecurity concerns, there's plenty to keep leaders of CDFIs and small CUs awake at night.

Barred by regulators from adding assets for at least another six months, the bank has only one main lever to pull to boost returns.

JPMorgan's chief cautioned against expanded regulation for big companies, arguing that businesses contribute to the economy.

It will also invest in mortgage and small-business lending and in neighborhood revitalization efforts there. The moves are part of a nationwide expansion by the largest U.S. bank.

The Kansas company has agreed to buy three offices from MidFirst Bank.

When the Birmingham, Ala., bank was rethinking its branch strategy, it had to reconsider the role of its tellers. Ultimately, it decided to transition those workers to a more general banker role that emphasizes meaningful conversations with customers and continuous career progression.