Piecemeal settlement through mandatory arbitration masks widespread misconduct like Wells Fargo’s fake-accounts scandal. Class actions bring such systemic abuses to light, and should always be an option for consumer redress.

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The $482 million deal would be Associated's first bank acquisition since June 2007.

The Pittsburgh company, pleased with employee and client retention from its March purchase of Yadkin Financial, is looking to hire lenders from other institutions.

The Portland, Ore., company outlined a plan to boost its return on tangible common equity to between 13-15% by 2020. More details will be provided by fall, executives said.

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The company will add two branches between Denver and Colorado Springs by buying the deposit-rich Castle Rock Bank.

Citigroup is expanding its payments partnership to allow its card members to use their ThankYou rewards points for purchases at PayPal checkout in the U.S.

The marketplace lender's application for an industrial bank charter is under fire from small banks and progressives, who say it could violate the barrier between banking and commerce and shut out middle-class and lower-income consumers.

The company's results benefited from its increased dealings in correspondent lending, while net chargeoffs tied to energy loans decreased during the second quarter.

The bank's new Control Tower app is designed to empower customers to track where their financial data is stored and to simplify their control over where it goes and what is done with it.

KS Bancorp initially chided First Citizens for its aggressive moves before deciding to mull the offer over.

Small-business customers of Bank of America can now apply for credit through the bank’s digital channels.

Though they might have less money to spend on digital than their larger counterparts, community banks can still provide a top-notch mobile experience.

First Home Bank raised nearly 20% more than it sought from investors, providing proof that Florida — especially the Tampa Bay area — is a hotbed of activity.

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The Illinois company has bought two banks and a small mortgage firm in the past year, which helped improve its second-quarter results.

The banking industry is evolving. Doesn’t it make more sense to focus on how to evolve with it rather than how to reduce competition?

The Tennessee company reported higher profit that reflected its June purchase of BNC Bancorp and nearly $670 million of organic loan growth during the second quarter.