Historically a single-family lender, New York thrift Astoria Financial looks to improve profits by focusing on commercial and multifamily loans.

First Horizon National (FHN) of Memphis, Tenn., is raising capital by issuing preferred stock. The parent of $25.5 billion-asset First Tennessee Bank announced Thursday an offering of depositary shares representing a fractional stake in its newly issued preferred stock.

Greek mythology. Steve Martin movies. Clever use of the word "compost." CEO Ed Wehmer uses whatever he can to make his points to analysts.

Cost-cutting is ahead of schedule at KeyCorp, CEO Beth Mooney said. But analysts asked whether the Cleveland bank is doing enough.

Flagstar Bancorp (FBC) in Troy, Mich., reported its third straight quarter in the black.

BancorpSouth (BXS) in Tupelo, Miss., missed analysts' estimates after its net interest margin compressed.

TD Bank has turned a huge campus in Greenville, S.C., that it inherited from South Financial into a showpiece and home for several business units.

Philip Wenger believes Fulton Financial is well-positioned to court small businesses and consumers, though he is open to acquisitions to help the Pennsylvania company expand.

Pacific Valley Bank in Salinas, Calif., has chosen a Bay Area banker as its chief credit officer.

An increase in fee income fueled StellarOne (STEL) in Charlottesville, Va., in the fourth quarter.

Earnings at Wilshire Bancorp (WIBC) soared in the fourth quarter after the Los Angeles company opted not to set aside funds for problem loans.

Hanmi Financial in Los Angeles reported strong quarterly results Thursday as it continues to explore a possible sale or merger.

Revenue from mortgage banking boosted profits at Taylor Capital Group in the fourth quarter.

Increased lending boosted quarterly results at Sandy Spring Bancorp in Olney, Md.

A recent BankThink post bemoans the one-size-fits-all application of Basel III. But the reason capital rules have become so sweeping is that banks have become bigger, more complex and more connected to the global economy.

JPMorgan Chase, the lender that lost more than $6.2 billion last year from wrong-way bets on credit derivatives, named Cindy Armine as chief compliance officer.

Loans and refinancings propelled Eagle Bancorp (EGBN) in Bethesda, Md., to its 16th consecutive profitable quarter.

Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) in Los Angeles reported earnings that were below expectations after expenses rose.

Banner Corp. (BANR) in Walla Walla, Wash., reported higher than expected earnings because of a surge in mortgage-banking income and service fees.

Loans and fees lifted Community National Bank in Great Neck, N.Y., in the fourth quarter.