Corporate governance

Asked whether the BB&T-SunTrust deal had sparked a desire to pursue deals, Andy Cecere emphasized a focus on digital upgrades and opening branches in new markets.

Bank of America's Brian Moynihan had a lot to brag about in discussing 1Q results but faced questions about what he would do if economic growth slows and rates hold steady for a prolonged period. Other bank chief executives have gotten, or will get, similar questions this earnings season.

Last-minute arguments from the American Bankers Association have put the National Credit Union Administration on the back foot in advance of an appeal hearing more than a year in the works.

Last-minute arguments from the American Bankers Association have put the National Credit Union Administration on the back foot in advance of an appeal hearing more than a year in the works.

George McNichols helped build the Indiana-based institution from $10 million in assets in 1984 to $554 million today.

The San Francisco bank is under pressure from investors to get out from under a Fed-imposed asset cap and to hire a new permanent CEO. But executives said Friday that thoroughness is more important than speed.

The Illinois-based credit union, which recently announced an expanded field of membership, saw loans rise by nearly 7% in 2018.

From helping purchase a new fire engine to funding scholarships and more, here's a look at how credit unions are giving back.

The Fitchburg, Mass.-based institution also started an insurance agency and upgraded its mobile banking last year.

Readers respond to this week's big-bank CEO hearing before the House, weigh the debate over Community Reinvestment Act reform, consider whether Wells Fargo needs a new brand and more.

A House Financial Services Committee hearing featuring seven large-bank CEOs tackled a host of contentious subjects, as Republicans and Democrats sparred over whether such institutions are simply too big.

The heads of three agencies reiterated their concern about the bank’s progress in fixing risk management and corporate governance flaws.

With an implementation deadline less than a year away, bankers will be pressed to detail how a new accounting rule for loan losses will affect reserves, earnings and capital.

Gateway Mortgage Group’s dream of being a national, diversified financial services player will hinge on its effort to turn a community bank into an online-only platform.

PR campaigns won’t be enough to salvage the bank’s reputation after a series of scandals. Instead, it should look into adopting a new name, among other crucial steps.

The combined organization, representing nearly 500 member credit unions, is expected to launch early next year.

A plan to join Deer Valley and Canyon State credit unions still needs approval from regulators and members of both institutions.

The companies had planned to make Chemical CEO David Provost the new leader before October's market gyrations led them to break off talks. When they revisited the deal, several things changed — including Provost's role.

Since Wells Fargo’s phony-accounts scandal broke in 2016, the bank has appeared contrite in public. In private, it’s a different story.

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