The Vermont senator’s rise to front-runner status for the Democratic nomination worries many industry watchers, but their opinions diverge on his electoral chances and whether a Sanders presidency would pose a direct threat.

On Sep. 30, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

On Sep. 30, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

On Sep. 30, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

The company agreed to buy Advantage Community Bancshares weeks after announcing a deal for Commerce Financial.

The Minnesota bank is locked in a bitter legal battle to preserve its independence. Its foe? The charitable organization set up by its founder.

Credit unions could be feeling some of the heat from critics of their bank takeovers, or simply gearing up for another round of activity.

Hanover Bancorp will move forward with plans for an initial public offering after shareholders backed its slate of director nominees.

Credit unions could be feeling some of the heat from critics of their bank takeovers, or simply gearing up for another round of activity.

Though the agency plans to give more credit unions authority to issue subordinated debt, limited investor appetite and other factors could hamper activity.

The companies spent much of the past decade completing smaller deals that created complementary footprints in the Southeast.

Members of the House Small Business Committee expressed concerns to SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza that the rule could harm poultry farmers.

Lineage Financial Network, led by former Franklin Financial CEO Richard Herrington, plans to acquire Sumner Bank and Citizens Bank.

The banking group issued lawmakers a guide on questions to ask as credit union executives visit Capitol Hill for two days.

Fintechs like LendingClub and Varo Money illustrate how the traditional financial system is changing. Banks that don’t rapidly evolve with technology will be obsolete.

The debate centers on whether guidance on credit union-bank mergers is necessary.

Though the agency plans to give more credit unions authority to issue subordinated debt, limited investor appetite and other factors could hamper activity.

The FDIC’s Quarterly Banking Profile said lackluster net interest income, likely resulting from lower short-term interest rates, drove a decline in fourth-quarter and full-year earnings.

Giving more Community Reinvestment Act credit to such partnerships will help low-income communities, despite industry concerns.

Organizers of Gulf Atlantic Bank must raise $12 million in capital before opening.