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Luis Calderon, a finance manager in the commercial bank, was killed, and Whitney Austin, a digital lending product manager, was wounded. Four people died, including the gunman, and at least two were injured.

The never-ending saga of Fannie and Freddie; CEO of Santander Holdings USA outlines long-range vision; Fifth Third seeks to regroup after fatal shootings at HQ branch; and more from this week's most-read stories.

It’s been off the radar for a couple of years, but Washington may soon be debating the separation between commercial and investment banking once again.

The proposal by Reps. Jeb Hensarling and John Delaney is a sign that a bipartisan consensus is building on how to move on from Fannie and Freddie.

By improving STP processes for small business, these players will greatly expand their reach of serviceable suppliers, resulting in higher revenues and better service for the clients they serve, writes Blair Jeffrey, COO of Noventis.

International e-commerce is booming these days and so too are the opportunities—and challenges—for payments players.

The proposal by Reps. Jeb Hensarling and John Delaney is a sign that a bipartisan consensus is building on how to move on from Fannie and Freddie.

A horrific tragedy unfolded at Fifth Third's main building in downtown Cincinnati, when a man opened fire on bystanders in and around the lobby-level branch. Three were killed, and the gunman died in a shootout with police.

The French banking giant will lower its stake in First Hawaiian below 20% when the secondary offering is completed.

There are more credit unions in the Community Development Financial Institution Fund program than banks, but advocates are pressing for even greater involvement.

Blockchain technology has the potential to change the healthcare industry, placing the patient, at the center of the system by providing added security, privacy and interoperability to health data and payments, writes Donika Kraeva, strategic communications manager for Dentacoin.

Freddie Mac is promoting Executive Vice President David Brickman to president and will consider him among possible candidates to be the agency's next CEO after Don Layton retires next year.

As the demand for home rentals continues to rise, regulatory burdens could decrease the multifamily housing supply and drive up costs, witnesses said at a congressional hearing.

The Treasury Department and a key housing regulator are preparing to fill a second possible vacancy atop a U.S.-controlled mortgage giant, a move that could strengthen the Trump administration's hand in addressing unfinished business from the 2008 credit crisis.

The OCC required the company to raise more capital and complete a CRA plan. Varo Bank still needs FDIC and Fed approval before opening.

While there are automated reconciliation and straight-through processing (STP) solutions for large businesses, small businesses, in particular, continue to be underserved due to their smaller and less frequent invoices, contends Blair Jeffery, COO of Noventis.

Maybe political winds or another downturn will spark housing finance reform. But 10 years after the conservatorships began, the companies are still in perpetual limbo.

From on-site clinics to 24-hour access to doctors, many of the 85 banks on our annual list provide unique health benefits to employees.

Finance students at Marquette University will make loans to small businesses in Milwaukee from a revolving fund seeded by Town Bank and held on the books of a local CDFI.

Organizers of Dogwood State Bank are looking to raise $75 million in hopes of opening by mid-2019.