Cogent Bank in Orlando says it took two branches in the Southwestern part of the state less than three years to amass $400 million of deposits.

An activist investor blasted the appointment of Andrew Cohen, saying he has long served on the Philadelphia bank's board and shares responsibility for its financial troubles.

In May's roundup of American Banker's favorite stories: Washington state plans to provide mortgage assistance to help address historical discrimination, an insider look at how Comerica is faring with the Treasury's Direct Express program, the fall of First Republic Bank and more.

Nearly two out of three finance chiefs surveyed by Piper Sandler said they were most worried about deposit costs in the aftermath of recent bank closures. Only 7% cited credit quality as their top reason for unease.

Led by Chairman Marshall Reynolds, the entire board of directors participated in a private placement that raised $10 million for the Hammond, Louisiana, company.

The banks that succeed in keeping top talent, from the branch to the corporate headquarters, do it by facilitating and encouraging employees' professional development.

After the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, other institutions rushed to reassure their customers. But it can be tricky to ensure these messages do no harm.

Try keeping quiet and listening instead of talking, suggests the journalist Dan Lyons in his new book, "STFU." Doing so can lead to a host of benefits, from career advancement to a better marriage.

The intersection of fintech and ag banking is still ripe for innovation. Banks and fintechs are looking for specialized solutions for their ag customers, from harvesting data to managing cash flow fluctuations.

The Kentucky-based bank plans to acquire the $234 million-asset Sumner Bank & Trust in central Tennessee in a transaction expected to close in the fourth quarter.

A pair of mutual banks in Maryland and New York that sold minority stakes more than a decade ago are pursuing second-step offerings that will result in both becoming fully stock-traded companies.

Lenders in coveted locations with stable deposit bases are bullish about their expansion opportunities despite the shadow the banking crisis and recession fears have cast on the rest of the industry.

The Seattle bank is a victim of the short selling that has rocked the banking industry this year and its stock price doesn't reflect its fundamentals, CEO Mark Mason argues.

As the Federal Housing Finance Agency considers how to prepare the system for the future, it can keep member liquidity steady while still boosting affordable housing.

The West Virginia company says COO Jeffrey Jackson will become chief executive in August instead of January. He will succeed Todd Clossin, who will retire earlier than planned and describes Jackson as "well prepared."

Community banks tapped the brakes during the first quarter, citing higher interest rates, recession threats and fallout from regional-bank failures. Fed data shows the trend has continued into May, and executives are preaching caution.

The Philadelphia bank's CEO says it will wait for a more favorable time to pursue a planned $125 million capital raise, while the leader of an activist group blasted the decision and announced the renewal of proxy and legal fights.

Brent Grable will take on managing IT and operations at the Massachusetts bank. He formerly worked at Santander and State Street.

Shares in small banks have plummeted during this year's banking crisis. But deposits have largely stabilized and credit quality remains historically strong, bolstering the case for bargain buying and a sector rebound.

The de novo institution is offering treasury management and depository services to the fragmented nail-and-beauty segment. Management has hopes this will bolster its relationship banking and liquidity.