Branch banking

Why this bank is struggling to crack the Boston market

01/27/17

Webster Financial was unable to hit its loan and deposit goals in Boston last year as it prioritized relationship building over cut-rate pricing.

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Howard Bancorp in Md. is planning to raise $36M

01/27/17

The company said it could use proceeds for repaying debt and acquisitions, among other things.age%22:Hz�/̘

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BBVA hosts Amazon lockers in Austin branches

01/23/17

Add package pickup to the growing list of things banks are doing with branches as foot traffic declines.

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B of A, Wells branches vandalized in D.C. before inauguration

01/20/17

Windows smashed, no injuries reported.

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Regions counters branch-closing costs with improved loan yields

01/20/17

Quarterly profit improved despite a spike in noninterest expenses.

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Record loan originations boost Webster’s 4Q profit

01/19/17

Strong growth in commercial and CRE lending also led record to interest income in the quarter.

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Wells' new pay plan is 'not that radical' – and that's good news for rivals

01/17/17

The embattled company's new incentive pay plan appears to resemble those used by other banks, which suggests that regulators are unlikely to demand big changes throughout the sector.

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The anti-laundering penalty box

01/13/17

Violations of Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money-laundering compliance remains a hot topic for financial institutions as regulators can bar them from branch building and bank acquisitions. Here are some notable regulatory actions that are still unresolved.

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