Brady Torgerson, former president of First Security Bank-West, was sentenced to two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud at two banks.

Banks expect strong global consumption of U.S. oil and gas, driven in part by the supply strain that followed Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

A community bank in Missouri plans to offer fractional stock rewards later this year, while a small bank in Utah is winding down a similar program.

Acquiring First Miami Bancorp would give the Greenville, South Carolina-based buyer three branches and nearly $900 million of deposits in the Southeast's biggest banking market.

In the aftermath of Louisiana's largest bank failure, Ashton Ryan Jr. was convicted on all 46 counts against him. U.S. Attorney Duane Evans called the case a "theft of epic proportions."

The appointment of Mung Chiang should lead to more robust oversight, sharper questions and overall stronger corporate governance, First Merchants CEO Mark Hardwick said.

Albuquerque-based One Hope Financial Institution will focus on small-business owners who have been historically excluded from traditional banking services.

Adelphi Bank in Columbus was given the green light by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. to open.

Primis Financial in McLean believes its multimillion-dollar investment in a subsidiary that makes online loans to doctors, dentists and veterinarians will begin paying off this year, after build-out costs weighed on the bottom line in 2021 and 2022.

A senior regulator writes that the ongoing review of the system will lead to changes, rather than an embrace of the status quo.