Industry News
Industry News
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After a bruising proxy fight that led to the ouster of the Philadelphia bank's former chairman and CEO Vernon Hill, remaining stakeholders find themselves in disagreement over a potential sale of the the company.
September 19 -
The $10.7 billion-asset credit union said 42 employees were terminated, primarily in commercial banking and mortgage lending-related positions, after the refi business "dried up."
September 19 -
Credit Suisse is considering reviving the First Boston brand name as the Swiss lender seeks ways to boost the fortunes of its beleaguered investment bank, according to people familiar with the matter.
September 16 -
The Minneapolis bank extended its purchase agreement until the end of 2022, six months after the deal's original targeted closing date. Large-bank acquisitions have been drawing closer regulatory scrutiny during the Biden administration.
September 16 -
Comerica and Oakworth plan new hubs, Goldman's payments venture and more in banking news this week.
September 16 -
The payments giant has sponsored a patch on the NBA team's jerseys since 2018.
September 16 -
The $536 million-asset credit union said the investment will "improve lives and close the racial and gender opportunity gaps" in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee.
September 16 -
SCU Federal Credit Union in Brockton, Massachusetts, named Glenn Parsons its new president and CEO. He succeeds James Carlson, who is stepping down after 22 years in the position.
September 16 -
PayPal Holdings said Chief Financial Officer Blake Jorgensen is taking a leave of absence to address a treatable medical condition.
September 15 -
The bank, which is seeking regulatory approval of its proposed First Horizon purchase, said that a quarter of the branches will be in majority-minority or low-to-moderate income neighborhoods. Progressive groups have argued that the $13.4 billion acquisition would harm low-income communities.
September 15 -
Bank of Montreal's capital-markets division is cutting a number of jobs across its businesses and locations in response to weakening market conditions, according to people familiar with the matter.
September 15 -
Bank of America is starting a paid sabbatical program to reward its long-term employees, starting with four weeks off for those who have spent 15 years with the company.
September 15 -
Allegiance Bancshares and CBTX received the final blessing they needed from the Fed to complete their proposed deal 10 months after it was announced. But regulators say the new company must take steps to attract more African American mortgage borrowers.
September 14 -
SWIFT, the messaging system used by financial institutions globally to convey instructions on tens of millions of transactions each day, is testing out blockchain.
September 14 -
U.S. credit unions gained their largest total chunk of the vehicle lending market in the past five years, at more than 25% in the second quarter, by underpricing their rivals. Banks are still ahead, but just barely.
September 14 -
The fourth-largest U.S. bank by assets has commissioned an outside law firm to assess its diversity practices. Wells had previously resisted a shareholder proposal that would have authorized a similar review.
September 14 -
Sarver, who owns the NBA's Phoenix Suns and the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, is facing a one-year suspension and a $10 million fine after an investigation found evidence of workplace misconduct. The Arizona bank where Sarver previously served as chairman and CEO is also discussed in an investigative report released Tuesday.
September 13 -
After investment banking fees fell by 54% last quarter, the nation's largest bank by assets is considering cutting back. "Last year, we had to add a lot of bodies just to execute the huge amount of volume we were executing," Chief Operating Officer Daniel Pinto said Tuesday.
September 13 -
The purchase of College Raptor would provide the Rhode Island bank with tools that students and their families can use to compare financial-aid packages. Citizens is one of several U.S. banks with a sizable business in private student lending.
September 13 -
The Minneapolis-based buyer had previously said the deal would close earlier in the second half. Some of the financial benefits, which had been expected to be realized next year, won't come to fruition until 2024, executives said Monday.
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