Banks can get consumers to adopt online banking services by keeping websites simple, communicating a positive message and providing an interactive experience that meets immediate needs.

Mission Community Bancorp (MISN) in San Luis Obispo, Calif., has hired a veteran banker as its chief financial officer.

Provident Bank in Montebello, N.Y., has hired another team of bankers away from rival bank, this time tapping four bankers from Signature Bank to run a new lending office on Long Island.

The Federal Reserve Board has entered into a written agreement with NASB Financial (NASB) that requires the Grandview, Mo., company to serve as a source of strength to its bank.

Chief financial officers who can do more than count beans are finding plenty of employment opportunities as banks pursue executives well-versed in handling risk management and strategic initiatives.

A breakdown of M&A announcements in the financial services industry for the week ended Dec. 1.

Consumers can turn to the likes of Walmart and Amazon for financial products these days, but as Jamie Moldafsky sees it, banks will prevail by being a "trusted advisor."

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – An explosive device detonated at a Virginia CU ATM early this morning failed to access the cash but left a charred machine.

New Citigroup chief executive Michael Corbat has moved quickly to pare costs with 11,000 layoffs and a $1 billion charge. The market cheered, but longer term the question remains open whether Citi can shrink its way to prosperity.

American Express (AXP) CEO Ken Chenault said Tuesday that the company's Bluebird prepaid card, issued with Wal-Mart, is helping it expand beyond its traditional customer base.

Discover Financial Services is moving its fiscal year.

The House Democratic Caucus formally elected Rep. Maxine Waters Tuesday as ranking member for the House Financial Services Committee.

First Horizon National (FHN) is adequately reserved to cover all buyback requests from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Bryan Jordan, its president and chief executive, said Tuesday.

JPMorgan Chase's (JPM) mortgage business has remained strong this quarter, outgoing chief financial officer Doug Braunstein said Tuesday.

U.S. Bancorp will raise reserves for bad mortgages in response to a directive from Freddie Mac, CEO Richard Davis said. He also foresees a "difficult" next year in banking, and is cautious on M&A.

The Senate passed an amendment Monday that would tighten a law barring lenders from charging members of the military more than 36% interest on their loans.

Alliance Bankshares' sale to WashingtonFirst Bankshares has been approved by regulators and endorsed by proxy advisory firms, but now comes the hard part: reaching its far-flung investor base.

The FDIC's third-quarter report on the health of the industry shows lending climbed upward, but reduced loss provisions and sales of existing assets are what boosted earnings.

Wells Fargo is still evaluating potential acquisitions, but the opportunities presented by the Euro crisis may no longer be available, according to the company's CEO.