News Topic: Community banking

Stephen Calk and the bank where he formerly served as CEO are both arguing that his bribery trial should be held in Illinois. Prosecutors oppose the move. ... Read full article

The bank will top $500 million in assets after it acquires F&M Bancshares. ... Read full article

A North Carolina group is trying to take regulators' cue to work together. A successful effort could encourage others to follow its lead. ... Read full article

Organizers of Founders Bank in Washington are still need to raise at least $25 million before opening. ... Read full article

Even in the face of soft loan demand, banks in the region have held firm on terms. That should position them well for the next economic downturn. ... Read full article

Alaska USA Federal Credit Union will nearly double its operations in Phoenix after it buys the locations. ... Read full article

The Pennsylvania company will pay $80 million for the parent of USNY Bank. ... Read full article

Patrick O'Brien had been CF Financial's president and CEO for about two years. ... Read full article

In trying to adapt and survive in an increasingly tech-dominated world, banks may unintentionally give up their most valuable commodity — their relationship with the consumer, and the data that comes with it. ... Read full article

With loan demand weak due to factors beyond their control, small-bank execs can expect to field lots of questions about capital and expense management. ... Read full article

Research shows most consumers would prefer more options to pay down their debt early. Here’s why it would also help banks. ... Read full article

Native American leaders are cheering the proposal, which would give banks Community Reinvestment Act credit for making loans made on reservations, even if the lands sit far outside their assessment areas. ... Read full article

The company, which has agreed to buy Marquis Bancorp, could use some of the proceeds to fund growth and pay off a line of credit. ... Read full article

Sidhu, who co-founded the digital-only unit of Customers Bancorp, replaces her father, Jay, who will remain executive chairman. The bank is also rolling out a new service that allows direct-deposit to customers to access their paychecks two days before ... Read full article

Some banks and fintechs have already introduced pet-friendly policies in the office. Here are five reasons why it works. ... Read full article

Quontic Bank is offering high-interest, digital-only savings like others, but it says its secret sauce is homegrown technology that optimizes deposit prices. Financial bloggers have taken notice. ... Read full article

The company will pay $29 million for a bank located northwest of Grand Rapids. ... Read full article

Though there were several high-profile mergers of equals among bigger banks, deal activity rose only slightly, and the vast majority of transactions involved the smallest of institutions. Here's an overview of those trends and others that stood out in ... Read full article