Deposits

The broadening of JPMorgan's Sapphire Reserve brand is emblematic of the niche expansion megabanks must rely on since bank M&A is not an option.

Some are relying on a national, digital strategy. Others say the right balance of costs and growth comes from more traditional means such as targeted branch openings and out-of-market expansion.

The agency said it would not apply the data collection requirement for existing accounts that automatically renew or roll over, such as certificates of deposit or commercial credit cards.

Larger community banks are favoring bigger targets — or relying more on organic growth — to expand.

On Mar. 31, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

BofI has agreed to buy $3 billion of deposits from Nationwide Bank as part of the insurance giant's exit from retail banking. The deal comes three years after BofI bought H&R Block Bank's deposits.

Loan growth accelerated for those in our annual ranking of banks with assets of $10 billion to $50 billion. See which of these 65 regionals are the best performers.

Once a hotbed of activity, the region has reported the fewest bank mergers since the financial crisis.

Year to date Mar. 31, 2018. Dollars in thousands.

The Detroit company is facing stiffer competition in the battle for online deposits, but it has benefited from a key rival's retreat in auto lending