FBA’s Kraninger urges lawmakers to right-size bank regulation
Years of duplicative, one-size-fits-all regulation have strained the diversity of the banking sector, with the burden falling hardest on community...
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Twenty-five years later
How September 11, 2001 reshaped banking — and the people who protect it.
ABA Chair: Community banks are no one’s stalking horse in the Clarity Act debate
If consumers and businesses are encouraged to move money from bank deposits into stablecoins that offer interest-like rewards, those funds...
First Financial in Indiana to buy First Illinois Corp.
The $6.2 billion-asset First Financial said in a press release that it will pay $111.3 million in cash and stock...
Bank marketing’s essential role in successful branch expansion
Banks have opened more than 1,000 new branches annually over the last three years. This new branching boom presents a...
What’s the banking connection in Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’?
Bank teller inspires hit song by legendary cultural figure.
Bank acquisitions announced in Illinois, Minnesota
Pontiac Bancorp agrees to buy Ottawa Bancorp in Illinois. Profinium Financial Holdings to buy F&M Community Bank in Minnesota.
Miller named CDFI Fund director
The Treasury Department has appointed Chris Miller as director of the CDFI Fund. He joins the fund from Three Roots...
Quarterly Banking Profile: Banking net income $90.1B in Q2 2026
The banking industry reported a return on assets ratio of 1.37% and aggregate net income of $90.1 billion in the...
Crews designated NCUA chairman
John Crews has been sworn in as chairman of the National Credit Union Administration, the agency announced. Crews currently is...
