M&A

The head of the venture capital firm Nyca Partners recommends that banks find firms that are big players in narrow markets and wouldn't strain tangible common equity to purchase.

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

An unusual succession plan at Burke & Herbert Bank raised speculation that Virginia's oldest bank might be interested in buying another institution, for the first time in its history, or even selling to a larger rival. The bank's interim CEO, and the man who will replace him, have other plans.

As credit unions buy up community banks, policymakers should take another look at ending the industry’s tax exemption and regulatory breaks.