Regional banks

The Women to Watch

09/23/18

There are 10 new faces among the Women to Watch this year, but a familiar one is at the top of the list —Wells Fargo's Mary Mack. Check out who else earned a spot in the ranking.

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A picture of the disruption to come

09/23/18

Get ready to meet some of the rising stars who the Most Powerful Women in Banking and Finance believe are poised to disrupt the industry.

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The Most Powerful Women in Banking

09/23/18

Innovative. Influential. Impactful. The 25 female leaders in this ranking are skillfully navigating industry disruption and — in many ways — driving it as well.

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How does a community bank grow into a regional power? Hire like one

09/21/18

Union Bankshares in Virginia has been adding executives from much larger competitors as it looks to compete more effectively with bigger banks

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Why was Synovus the sole bidder on a large Florida bank?

09/20/18

Seven other banks passed on a chance to bid on FCB Financial, perhaps showing the small pool of large buyers eager to make a big commitment to the Sunshine State.

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No, really, I'm staying after the merger closes

09/19/18

Senior managers at selling banks often get big payouts and move on. But some decide (or are allowed) to stay and can make major contributions. Here are examples of execs who famously became difference makers after sticking around, or of keepers from recent deals who could have a big impact.

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BB&T makes first fintech foray in bid to boost digital banking

09/18/18

Bennett Bradley, BB&T's chief digital officer, discusses how an investment in Enigma, which helps companies leverage data, fits within the regional bank's fintech strategy.

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Banks across the Carolinas assess aftermath of Hurricane Florence

09/17/18

The storm dumped a record amount of rain on North Carolina over several days. Some sections of the coast remain off limits due to flooded highways.

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A slow economy gave regionals chance to catch up on tech

09/17/18

A sluggish business climate and few M&A opportunities freed up midsize banks to invest in better tech systems and services, says Regions Chairman Grayson Hall.

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Hope for best, plan for worst: Security advice after Fifth Third tragedy

09/14/18

As the Cincinnati bank seeks to regroup after the fatal shootings at its headquarters, the incident underscores the need for preparedness at banks and credit unions of all sizes, workplace safety experts say.

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