Truist CEO defends bank’s growth plans

Asked about M&A – including whether the bank would consider selling – CEO Bill Rogers said he didn’t “know how to be more clear, that that's just not a priority for us.”

By Caitlin Mullen • April 17, 2026

Citi, Wells, PNC CEOs dismiss M&A likelihood

Citi CEO Jane Fraser shut down reports the lender is pursuing a bank acquisition. Wells Fargo and PNC’s CEOs, too, stressed their focus on organic growth over M&A.

By Caitlin Mullen • April 15, 2026

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Artificial intelligence

Banks’ focus on AI has shifted from a “cool-toys” mentality to one that sees the technology as a foundational pillar underlying finance and society itself.

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Byline Bank CEO discusses approaching $10B threshold

Since Alberto Paracchini helped recapitalize Byline with $2.4 billion in assets in 2013, the Chicago bank has nearly quadrupled in size.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • April 14, 2026

JPMorgan blasts capital proposals, estimates 4% increase

The CEO and CFO of the biggest U.S. bank called for further changes to Basel III and G-SIB surcharge proposals, saying the latter is “still broken.”

By Caitlin Mullen • April 14, 2026

Goldman CEO: Scale eclipses geopolitical concerns in M&A

David Solomon also addressed a recent meeting of big-bank CEOs and regulators concerning Anthropic’s latest model, saying the bank is “hyper-aware of the enhanced capabilities” of new AI tools.

By Caitlin Mullen • April 13, 2026

Julius Baer CFO to step down

Evie Kostakis has been “instrumental in driving our strategic footprint optimization, improving our operational efficiency, strengthening our investor base” and more, the bank’s CEO said.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • April 10, 2026

Santander, Webster lay out post-deal management plan

The banks tapped executives to lead retail, commercial and digital banking in moves announced Monday. However, Openbank chief Swati Bhatia will leave Santander on June 30.

By Dan Ennis • April 8, 2026

SMBC to add 2,000 jobs in Charlotte

The Japanese bank aims to open a second U.S. headquarters in the North Carolina banking boomtown.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • April 8, 2026

JPMorgan’s Dimon bemoans parts of Basel, G-SIB proposals

While the bank CEO backs a “timely finalization” of the proposals, the latest iterations “are still very flawed in a few specific areas,” Jamie Dimon wrote in his annual letter to shareholders.

By Caitlin Mullen • April 6, 2026

FNB CEO bets on smaller-bank innovation

“The future’s going to lead to smaller banks coming out with some very innovative tools that the larger banks miss,” the chief executive of the $50 billion-asset lender predicted.

By Caitlin Mullen • April 3, 2026

Bank of Hope to buy SMBC commercial unit

The Los Angeles-based lender will acquire $2.5 billion in commercial and commercial real estate loans and $2.7 billion in deposits, as well as eight branches in Southern California.

By Caitlin Mullen • April 1, 2026

NC’s Fidelity Bank to get Atlanta foothold with $142.8M Affinity deal

The acquisition, set to close in the third quarter, will create a $5.5 billion-asset institution and give Georgia’s Affinity Bank a landing spot after a previous tie-up with a credit union was terminated.

By Dan Ennis • April 1, 2026

Anti-union push grows at Wells Fargo

The length of time it’s taking the bank and union representatives to negotiate a contract is “likely a factor” in the decertification efforts, a union-involved employee said.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • March 31, 2026

JPMorgan aims to boost small-business lending in ‘American Dream’ plan

The bank intends to hire 1,000 more small-business bankers, support home and healthcare affordability efforts, and focus on high-growth areas such as Alabama in a 10-year initiative.

By Dan Ennis • March 31, 2026

BMO eyes top-5 commercial bank status with California push

The lender is betting on its U.S. commercial bank’s unified model, increased banker headcount and product enhancements to fuel growth, an executive said.

By Caitlin Mullen • March 31, 2026

U.S. Bank names next COO

Toby Clements, who will succeed the retiring Souheil Badran, “is a strong, engaging leader who has a clear desire to serve our clients and run our business effectively,” said the Minneapolis-based lender’s CEO, Gunjan Kedia.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • March 30, 2026

Citizens’ Coughlin talks ‘overwhelming’ pace of AI change

As the lender uses AI to reshape operations through its Reimagine the Bank program, “the nimbleness around it has been pretty intense,” President Brendan Coughlin said.

By Caitlin Mullen • March 27, 2026

Bank of America courts business clients in market-share push

To drive new client relationships in 50-some markets, BofA is hiring bankers and cultivating local connections, said Sharon Miller, the lender’s president of business banking.

By Caitlin Mullen • March 26, 2026

Minnesota bank bolsters C-suite with Climate First alums

B2 Bank, owned by fintech entrepreneur Brian Barnes, named a new CEO, president and credit chief – all from Florida’s Climate First Bank – as the lender pursues a national digital banking strategy.

By Dan Ennis • March 25, 2026

VALT Bank gets conditional OCC charter

The bank must raise $25 million prior to opening and maintain a 9% tier 1 leverage ratio for its first three years thereafter.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • March 25, 2026

Activist investor takes its EagleBank fight public

Diligence Capital Management has pushed the embattled lender to develop a performance improvement plan and replace three board members. Progress stalled after the bank’s CEO stepped down, the investor said.

By Dan Ennis • March 24, 2026

Choosing the right financial products starts with behavior, not volume

Financial institutions face constant pressure to expand their product suite. But recent data suggests the answer isn’t more products, it’s better alignment.

By Albert Kang, CRO of InvestiFi • March 23, 2026

Michigan banks Independent, Highpoint to combine in $70.2M deal

Independent’s first acquisition since 2018 will bolster the bank’s footprint in the “high-growth corridor” between Grand Rapids and Lansing, the lender said.

By Dan Ennis • March 20, 2026

Ex-CFO of Nebraska lender convicted of bank fraud

In 2021, while he was CFO of Bank of the Valley, Aaron Luneke submitted fraudulent contractor invoices and obtained bank loans totaling $4.3 million, the Justice Department said.

By Caitlin Mullen • March 19, 2026

JPMorgan to add 300-plus Boston jobs

The new hires and several hundred others will take up residence in the newly constructed South Station Tower in early 2028. Additionally, eight Chase branches will open in Massachusetts this year.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • March 17, 2026