We must help carry forward the traditions of relationship banking while stressing the importance of technology adaptation and modern leadership.

IBC Bank in Texas, is bringing an environmentally friendly addition to the Austin skyline.

First Busey Bancorp (BUSE) in Champaign, Ill., reported a dip in quarterly profit as lending revenue fell and expenses rose.

Data-driven small business lending startup On Deck this morning announced a $17 million expansion to its Series D round of funding, bringing the round to $59 million.

Community Trust Bancorp in Pikeville, Ky., has a promoted a veteran banker to chief financial officer.

Regions Financial in Birmingham, Ala., is taking steps to conform its capital to evolving regulatory requirements.

BOK Financial Corp. in Tulsa, Okla., reported a higher first-quarter profit due to loan recoveries and higher fee income.

When we create cultures in which higher-ranking managers become insulated from ever facing a "yes" or "no" from a customer, our leaders lose a little perspective.

Ally Financial Inc. (ALLY), the auto lender majority-owned by U.S. taxpayers, said first-quarter profit more than tripled, aided by gains from selling assets.

Hudson City Bancorp (HCBK) in Paramus, N.J., reported a 34% decline in quarterly profit as it waits for regulators to approve its sale to M&T Bank (MTB).

Green Dot's first-quarter earnings report beat analysts' expectations, but the company acknowledged continuing uncertainty in a rapidly changing market where competition has intensified.

Median bank chief executive pay raises slowed from the year before but look healthy compared with stagnant revenues and languishing stock prices.

The sale, announced in July and completed Tuesday, included $3.2 billion in deposits. Financial terms of the deal were undisclosed.

Many large commercial banks must decide how to adapt their investment banking units to keep pace with changing regulations that could shrink ROE further, according to a report from BCG.

WASHINGTON — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is recommending that policymakers implement a nationwide financial education program into grade school as well as standardized tests.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau revised its final rule on international money transfers on Tuesday in an effort to lift the compliance burden on small banks.

Performance shares have become a larger part of bank pay packages in the wake of the financial crisis. Behind the trend are shareholders — and regulators — demanding greater accountability.

Expenses weighed down Old Line Bancshares (OLBK) in the first quarter. Earnings at the $869 million-asset company in Bowie, Md., fell 27.8% from a year earlier, to $1.3 million, or 19 cents per share.

Accelerate consumer adoption, refine the value proposition, align perception with values and begin planning for the next round.

The SEC is still working on rules for compensation clawbacks, but some banks have adopted stricter policies in response to pressure from activist shareholders like the New York City comptroller's office.