The USAmeriBank deal was supposed to give Valley National Bancorp a bigger presence in Florida, but it did more than that — it provided a model for banking businesswomen that Valley can copy in its New York and New Jersey markets.

OCC proposal would broaden the types of loans that would count toward CRA obligations; new law helps parents freeze accounts of minors.

Seven Seventeen selects new officers to lead the way at their branches, and more new hires, promotions and special recognition at CUs across the country.

Banks can’t just make jobs fun, they must help workers find meaning.

Randal Quarles was considered for Financial Stability Board chair spot; the outgoing student loan ombudsman says the agency puts lenders before consumers.

Chip Mahan, founder of Live Oak Bank, believes that if employees have their needs outside work met, they will work better with customers.

Michael Towbes, the owner of Montecito Bank & Trust who passed away last year, launched a program in 2003 that gives $1 million away to charities each year.

The Best Banks to Work For study is a collaboration between American Banker and the Best Companies Group, which conducts extensive employee surveys and reviews employer reports on benefits and policies.

Oakworth Capital Bank, which topped our "Best Banks" list this year, takes a broad view of wellness by providing employees with free healthy snacks and classes on time management.

Inspired by the book "How Fargo of You," Bell Bank has an awards program that recognizes employees with a talent for the little touches that matter to customers.

See the perks employees get at the 85 financial institutions that made our sixth annual Best Banks to Work For list.

Employees at First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Pascagoula-Moss Point love to eat, so much so that they started raising money for charity by selling lunches.

Wells Fargo & Co. is cutting 638 mortgage employees as the nation’s largest home lender contends with a slowdown in the business.

In an exclusive CUJ Q&A, Seaway President Daryl Newell reflects on transitioning from banks to credit unions, shares what football can teach about leadership and offers a few picks for the upcoming pro and college football seasons.

While layoffs are a regular part of life in much of the workforce, that's not generally the case at credit unions. But analysts say there are multiple factors contributing to that, and it takes a strategy to ensure stability.

The CFPB nominee wins approval from the Senate Banking Committee by a 13-12 vote; the country is looking to borrow $11 billion after Aramco IPO is delayed.

Two credit unions both tapped new senior vice presidents of member experience and more new hires, promotions and appointments.

BNY Mellon, JPMorgan and Bank of America are recruiting interns from Year Up, many of whom lack college degrees but are trained in high-demand fields such as cybersecurity and anti-money-laundering.

A founding member of the African-American Credit Union Coalition and winner of that group's 2018 Pete Crear Lifetime Achievement award, Montgomery reflects on her credit union journey and her hopes for the future.

The 100 dismissals in asset management follow job cuts in other divisions; the agency cites the lack of protections against fraud and market manipulation.