The federal banking regulators have proposed allowing more directors and management officials to serve at more than one institution in an effort to provide relief to community banks.

David Rupp was CEO of Four Oaks Fincorp in North Carolina when it sold itself to United Community Banks last year.

The FDIC has approved more new banks this year than in the last four years combined. Here is a look at the class of 2018.

Detractors are suddenly hopeful that the controversial accounting standard could be delayed or altered after FSOC's longer-than-expected closed session on the issue.

Stock Yards will remove a competitor in Louisville, Ky., and enter two markets outside of the city.

The payments processor was among numerous firms earlier this year to withdraw an ILC charter application over questions about its plan.

Banks hoping to make working with the cannabis industry easier saw a positive sign this week when Congress removed the prohibition on a less potent substance.

The agency’s rate cap for banks that are less than well capitalized contains several flaws and poses problems for community banks.

The move is sure to draw criticism from bankers because it would allow credit unions to compete for backing from private investors.

The sale should increase Shore's capital levels and allow it to expand its banking activities.

Colony will also gain a loan production office in Atlanta when the transaction closes.

In a rare move, Maryland Financial is voluntarily liquidating after its customer base shrank and efforts to sell itself failed.

Ameris has agreed to pay $751 million for Atlanta-based Fidelity; the combined company would have $16 billion in assets.

On Sept. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

On Sept. 30, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

Chicago Deferred Exchange, which helps clients defer tax hits from property sales, had about $1 billion in deposit flows this year.

Branch acquisitions, once a popular way to scale up in new markets, have started to go by the wayside in the digital age.

Live Oak Bancshares became an SBA juggernaut by making loans, selling them and making more. With economic conditions changing, it is retaining more credits.

Blue Lion Capital said Johnny Guerry, who has sparred with other community banks, will assist in efforts to pressure the Seattle bank to improve its performance or sell itself.

The directory, which will debut next year, should help community banks find potential fintech partners.