Even with net interest margins improving, banks are reluctant to raise rates on deposits until more floating-rate loans reprice. But how long can they wait before depositors start demanding higher yields? ... Read full article
Huntington, Wintrust and Eagle reported extremely low quarterly chargeoff ratios, and their CEOs say they remain confident about the future. But, as one observer says, "ultimately some sector is going to get overextended." ... Read full article
Opus Bank has added Paul Greig, who was CEO of FirstMerit until its sale in July, as a director. ... Read full article
Andy Harmening will succeed longtime retail banking chief Mary Navarro, who is retiring in June. ... Read full article
Huntington Bancshares says it is especially well positioned to benefit from a commercial lending boom that could accompany a revival of U.S. heavy industry, but other lenders also say they are upbeat. ... Read full article
Acquisition pushes quarterly revenues past $1 billion for first time ever. ... Read full article
