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 20, 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

How Fifth Third beats back impersonation scams

Bank impersonation scams, which tripled from 2024 to 2025, were the leading scam the regional lender encountered in 2025, said Kristopher Edwards, head of fraud prevention.

By Caitlin Mullen • April 10, 2026

Florida de novo gets FDIC’s conditional approval

Portrait Bank submitted its applications in September. It has raised $42 million from 248 local investors and aims to begin serving businesses, consumers and private-wealth clients this year.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • April 9, 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

Economic challenges influence customer satisfaction with banks

Satisfaction dipped in the second half of 2025, a warning sign that “the wind is not at banks’ back,” JD Power’s Jennifer White said.

By Kristen Doerer • April 8, 2026

PNC adds rewards program

Perks include enhanced credit card rewards, cash rewards on some lending services and higher savings rates, the Pittsburgh-based super-regional said.

By Caitlin Mullen • April 7, 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

Coinbase nabs conditional OCC charter approval

A Coinbase executive credited “years of investment in compliance, engagement with regulators, and belief that the right path forward for crypto is through the system — not around it.”

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • April 3, 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

Yotta sues Evolve again

Yotta customers remain “deprived of $80 million of their funds,” and Yotta’s business has “los[t] essentially all value” due to Evolve’s alleged malfeasance, according to the lawsuit.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • 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

Bank of America to pay $72.5M to settle Epstein-related lawsuit

The lender did not admit any wrongdoing as part of the settlement, which is pending approval by U.S. District Court Judge Jed Rakoff.

By Caitlin Mullen • March 30, 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

Former Kentucky bank manager charged with fraud, theft

Reagan France made over 100 unauthorized withdrawals from customer accounts, court documents show. “She’s robbed our whole town,” one alleged victim told the local news.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • 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

Lake Shore Bank staves off proxy war

The $727.3 million-asset lender agreed to put Dennis Pollack, a longtime bank industry executive and director, on its board at the behest of activist investor Stilwell.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • 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

How one credit union empowers employees in the fight against scams

A list of scam warning signs has helped young employees at New Hampshire-based Service Credit Union feel more confident questioning members who might be victims, an executive said.

By Caitlin Mullen • March 18, 2026