Fee income

CEO Kelly King also did not rule out a return to bank M&A now that BB&T has completed the integration of Susquehanna Bancshares and National Penn Bancshares.

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The Tulsa, Okla., company also benefited from higher interest and fee revenue while keeping expenses under control.

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Fifth Third, which is currently barred from buying banks, has announced a pair of nonbank deals in recent months.

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Income from derivative fees climbs 47%.

Profit surged at BB&T in Winston-Salem, N.C., during the fourth quarter, driven by various acquisitions and growth in business lending.