The Treasury Department raised more than $7 million from the sale of nearly 5.8 million warrants to purchase common stock in Zions Bancorp. (ZION).

Here's what you need to know about Tim Pawlenty, the new leader of the Financial Services Roundtable: he's nice, normal, self-deprecating and ready to emerge as an influential voice in the years ahead on industry issues.

Pacific Premier Bancorp (PPBI) in Costa Mesa, Calif., will raise roughly $30 million through a public offering of common stock.

The Office of Financial Research held its first advisory committee meeting on Wednesday, asking a range of industry participants how the agency can better collect and analyze financial data to detect systemic threats.

BB&T in North Carolina and EverBank in Florida plan to focus primarily on integrating what they have already bought and organic growth, their CEOs said Wednesday.

Zions Bancorporation (ZION) in Salt Lake City has warned investors that it is facing an impairment charge of up to $100 million in connection with its investments in smaller banks.

New York's top financial services regulator is requiring the mortgage servicer to install a monitor for two years to oversee the company's practices, the state's Department of Financial Services announced Wednesday.

Solera National Bank in Lakewood, Colo., has recruited a team of 40 residential mortgage lenders as it starts to fulfill promises of growth after a regulatory setback.

Banks can get consumers to adopt online banking services by keeping websites simple, communicating a positive message and providing an interactive experience that meets immediate needs.

Mission Community Bancorp (MISN) in San Luis Obispo, Calif., has hired a veteran banker as its chief financial officer.

Provident Bank in Montebello, N.Y., has hired another team of bankers away from rival bank, this time tapping four bankers from Signature Bank to run a new lending office on Long Island.

The Federal Reserve Board has entered into a written agreement with NASB Financial (NASB) that requires the Grandview, Mo., company to serve as a source of strength to its bank.

Chief financial officers who can do more than count beans are finding plenty of employment opportunities as banks pursue executives well-versed in handling risk management and strategic initiatives.

A breakdown of M&A announcements in the financial services industry for the week ended Dec. 1.

The House Democratic Caucus formally elected Rep. Maxine Waters Tuesday as ranking member for the House Financial Services Committee.

Alliance Bankshares' sale to WashingtonFirst Bankshares has been approved by regulators and endorsed by proxy advisory firms, but now comes the hard part: reaching its far-flung investor base.

The FDIC's third-quarter report on the health of the industry shows lending climbed upward, but reduced loss provisions and sales of existing assets are what boosted earnings.

Small banks have spent years shrinking their residential development portfolios, but a rebound in housing starts could bring more lenders back to that market.

When industries and business environments evolve, the best and brightest people and organizations in that industry will as well.