On Jun. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

On Jun. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

Many workers get extra days off to celebrate all kinds of things, from their birthdays to a good regulatory exam score, or as a reward for charitable giving and other community involvement.

First Bank Financial Centre's Mark Mohr personalizes work anniversary cards by drawing sketches on them highlighting employees' interests.

Club owners used to be able to get bank loans, but that changed as the de-risking wave reshaped banks' relationships with pot firms, exotic dancers and many others. Whether the taboo can or should last becomes a big question as adult entertainment keeps growing.

The French banking giant will lower its stake in First Hawaiian below 20% when the secondary offering is completed.

Last summer, the Wausau, Wis., bank combined two employee groups to form the ICEBreakers. Its mission is to support outstanding customer service and foster a positive workplace culture.

If Gov. Jerry Brown signs the legislation headed to his desk, it would be the first law of its kind in the U.S. It is designed to allow small-business owners to make comparisons between offers in the often bewildering world of online business lending.

In a report, the watchdog said the economic environment and competition instead have driven trends in small-business lending.

Every year communities are hit by hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes and other disasters. These banks have found novel ways to take care of customers and employees in those emergencies.

The Ohio company agreed to buy TransCounty Title Agency, which has five offices around Columbus.

The OCC required the company to raise more capital and complete a CRA plan. Varo Bank still needs FDIC and Fed approval before opening.

On Jun. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

On Jun. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

Many community banks lack the historical loss data they need to adopt the new accounting standard, which raises questions about the model’s efficacy for these institutions.

The company and certain investors plan to sell $35 million in stock through the proposed offering.

The Puerto Rican company added Daniel Frye, a former FDIC adviser, to its board.

HomeTown Bank's decision to designate an employee to oversee its wellness efforts has revitalized the program, pushing it into new areas such as emotional intelligence and stress management.

From on-site clinics to 24-hour access to doctors, many of the 85 banks on our annual list provide unique health benefits to employees.

Finance students at Marquette University will make loans to small businesses in Milwaukee from a revolving fund seeded by Town Bank and held on the books of a local CDFI.