The industry group wants the FDIC to reject an ILC request from student lender Nelnet and impose a two-year ban on future applications.

Seven credit unions have asked Michigan's banking regulator for permission to launch a trust company, a move that bankers says oversteps that industry's role of helping people of modest means.

Loan growth accelerated for those in our annual ranking of banks with assets of $10 billion to $50 billion. See which of these 65 regionals are the best performers.

Depending on the asset class, about 11%-18% of earnings per share came from tax savings. The looming question is how do they top themselves in 2019 when tax rates don’t change like they did this year.

Despite continued industry consolidation, the company still expects to have at least 10 chances each year to buy another bank.

Vendors keep merging, and new ones keep forming. For banks, the change brings access to more options, but shorter relationships.

At least six groups are exploring opening new banks in the state, which is enjoying an economic recovery and has a dearth of local financial institutions.

Colony Bankcorp has recruited two executives in addition to buying a branch and a vacant lot from Planters First Bank.

Once a hotbed of activity, the region has reported the fewest bank mergers since the financial crisis.

On Mar. 31, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

On Mar. 31, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

The roster of potential witnesses at the trial of President Trump's former campaign manager includes current and former employees of Citizens Financial Group, Banc of California and The Federal Savings Bank.

A community bank in Virginia thought the $2.4 million hackers stole from its customers would be fully covered by its insurance policy, but its carrier begged to differ. Their highly technical legal fight is a cautionary tale for all bankers who assume they are sufficiently covered.

Small banks are being warned to slow down mobile tool development and check vendor arrangements, as researchers repeatedly find vulnerabilities that can be exploited by cybercriminals.

The industry continues to push for leniency as the clock ticks toward adoption of the drastic change to how banks account for expected loan losses.

The credit union plans to retain all employees of Oculina Bank, whose CEO says the merger will allow Oculina branches to provide more products and services.

Organizers of Dogwood State Bank want to open Raleigh's first new bank since the financial crisis.

Richwood Bancshares will get closer to $1 billion in assets after it buys Home City Financial.

Veritex will take advantage of accounting rules in its deal for Green Bancorp, a larger bank with lingering energy exposure.

The North Carolina regional will pay $30 million for the much-smaller Palmetto Heritage Bancshares.