Practice and client management

Eric Jenkins is taking over at the Amarillo-based institution as its president and CEO is set to retire.

The House Armed Services Committee approved a bill without a key provision that would allow banks a no-cost presence on military installations, a privilege some credit unions currently enjoy.

Credit unions, a fintech startup and a CUSO have announced a number of promotions and hew hires.

Some of the biggest industry moves in May and early June were not executive promotions, but rather departures.

Judging by day one on social media, you’d think the new Truist brand was a flop. But marketing and branding experts say the name has a lot going for it. What matters most will be how the two banks advocate for the name.

The combined company will be known as Truist, which plays off “trust,” a word the banks’ original names had in common.

Speaking during an event on Wednesday, Hood touched upon charter expansions, regulatory relief and the industry's tax-exempt status.

The Los Angeles company has established a network that is designed to help verify the identities of consumer and small-business borrowers. It says 20 lenders are participating and that it is trying to recruit more.

With several top candidates reportedly turning down the job, some insiders are reportedly lobbying the board to appoint C. Allen Parker as the bank's next CEO.

Ken Lehman will gain a 40% stake in the Tennessee bank as part of a broader plan to raise $13 million.

Corporate scandals at banks and other firms often suffer from similar management challenges. The financial industry needs to look more closely at these root behaviors to help stem misconduct.

The Memphis, Tenn., company said a common corporate identity for all its units made sense given a recent acquisition and its growth ambitions.

Gate City Bank announced that Kevin Hanson, who has been at the bank for 36 years, will succeed Steve Swiontek as CEO next month.

NCUA Chairman Rodney Hood met with President Trump while credit unions across the country announced a number of staffing changes and promotions.

The number of mergers approved in the first quarter was down significantly but experts are unsure of how long that will last.

The Tampa-based institution says it is poised for growth, but the new asset class also opens it up to additional scrutiny from the CFPB.

Credit unions across the nation are giving a little extra to their members and communities, including promoting literacy and raising money to help the homeless.

One consultant offers tips on how to better understand – and compete with – new entrants to the financial services marketplace.

The information the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau collects about customer problems can be valuable, but analysts need to move past the headline numbers.

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