The FDIC should consider limiting its toughest restrictions on brokered deposits to problem banks.

The Credit Union National Association is tackling a range of challenges during its Governmental Affairs Conference this week in Washington, D.C.

In her 27 years working at Discover, Amy Parsons has always found herself in the right place at the right time. Or, more likely, decision makers at Discover have made a habit of putting Parsons right where they need her to tackle the hottest trends in payments.

The legendary Atlanta banking lawyer played a special, often behind-the-scenes role that was part diplomat, mentor and seer during his 50-year career. He died last week at 76.

Apps that let people access their pay on demand have become wildly popular. Do they solve a problem, or are they Band-Aids?

Year to date through Dec. 31, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

Year to date through Dec. 31, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

The new accounting standard won’t make community institutions safer, though implementation is proving burdensome and could restrict access to credit, argues Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer.

Just nine bank merger pacts were announced in February, down from 17 in January. But they included the biggest deal in years and some other interesting storylines.

Franklin Financial, which was recently freed from a memorandum of understanding, has installed interim leaders after its founding CEO's retirement and his son's resignation.

Six senior executives at Chemical and TCF will move into similar roles when the merger closes later this year. Chemical Bank's current CEO, Tom Shafer, will become president of the combined bank, reporting to CEO Craig Dahl.

Several banks could lose money over tax credits tied to DC Solar, a California firm wrestling with a fraud claim.

Until now, Toyota Financial Services has offered banking services to its dealers. But as it builds its digital bank, that will soon change, according to its newly appointed chief information officer.

Events like the recent government shutdown present opportunities for banks to help customers when they need it most.

The California company could charge off $15 million because of allegedly fraudulent acts by an employee at one of its correspondent customers.

Its move into new states will allow the nation’s largest bank to pursue the loan and deposit business of more state and local governments.

John Quill, a former deputy comptroller, had a key role deciding which banks could participate in the Troubled Asset Relief Program.

Valley Bank spent millions on bank acquisitions under its previous CEO. Its new leader has taken a markedly different approach.

Criminals are inventing new ways to hide dirty money amid transactions for digital goods bought and sold on everything from Amazon to game-app sites. Banks need to wake up to the threat, says Ben Duranske, Facebook Payments' former compliance chief.

Banks thrive when they invest in their workers as opposed to obsessively tracking the strategies of rival institutions.