On Dec. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

On Dec. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

The coronavirus is changing how consumers interact in branches and banking online. Bank leaders should be prepared.

Flushing Financial, which had planned to complete its purchase of Empire Bancorp in early April, has moved its target date back by about two months.

The New York company moved its April shareholder meeting to June because of the pandemic.

The FDIC's call for FASB to postpone the loan-loss accounting standard's effective date could put pressure on other agencies to follow suit.

Organizers of Coastal Community Bank must raise $19.5 million before opening.

The surge in online and mobile use is a high-profile test for the industry — and could foreshadow a permanent consumer shift.

The coronavirus outbreak has led many banks to close branches, but for those that remain open, it's a new normal.

Banks are avoiding the once booming hospitality business, or charging a premium for additional credit, as new data shows how big a hit hoteliers have taken from the pandemic.

Lenders are concerned that the coronavirus outbreak will increase vacancies and add to credit risk.

On the same day the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said it will soon rule on two applications, the agency also proposed benchmarks for all firms that want to own industrial loan companies.

First Horizon, Pacific Premier and South State are warning in regulatory filings that the pandemic could complicate deals that have not been completed.

Many institutions said they would close branches, operate drive-throughs only, limit lobby visits to appointments or take other protective steps. Yet others want to stay open to promote public confidence in the banking system.

On Dec. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

On Dec. 31, 2019. Dollars in thousands.

Lenders are rallying around a bill from Sen. Rubio that would give them access to another $50 billion under the 7(a) program. It could face obstacles in the House, where a bill favors direct lending by the Small Business Administration.

Triad Business Bank, which will immediately have offices in three cities, will debut next week.

Coronavirus concerns, along with the Fed's emergency rate cut and an erratic stock market, have forced most bankers to take pause and reassess potential deals.

Organizers of Riverside Bank of Dublin will need to raise $18 million before opening.