Agriculture lenders expect more than a third of their borrowers to lose money this year, a development that could result in credit quality deterioration and impacts on banks' bottom lines.

Customized perks, AI-driven solutions and even freelance employees are all in play at banks as human resource managers confront the challenge of recruitment and retention.

The Arkansas Republican, who could be the next chairman of the top banking panel in the House, could find some areas of agreement with Democratic Senate Banking Committee ranking member Elizabeth Warren on issues like failed bank resolution reform.

The top five community banks averaged a return on average equity of 115.97% as of June 30.

The agency had been on the verge of downgrading Philadelphia-based Republic First Bancorp's CAMELS rating to the lowest level but opted for a less severe remedy after a November 2020 visit.

Senior loan officers polled by the Federal Reserve reported that they further upped their standards for approving credit for customers. But they also signaled that concerns are easing and credit quality is poised for improvement.

Amid growing awareness of mental health needs in the workplace, some banks are doubling down on benefits that go beyond traditional employee assistance programs. What's behind banks' heightened focus, and what's the long-term strategy for investing in this area?

Anthony Gressak III, who also served as interim CEO of Nano Banc, allegedly obtained pandemic relief funds fraudulently.

The New York bank's planned $125 million public offering comes less than a week after Valley National raised more than $400 million with a similar transaction.

Financial advisers have been retained to find a buyer for the Saint Paul-based lender, people familiar with the matter said. The sale of the bank has been a sore point for about five years.