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PPP Delivers $140B in 2021 as Biden Prioritizes ‘Mom and Pop’ Businesses

PPP Delivers $140B in 2021 as Biden Prioritizes ‘Mom and Pop’ Businesses

First National Strikes Merger Agreement with The Bank of Fincastle

First National Strikes Merger Agreement with The Bank of Fincastle

US Banks Resilient Despite Pandemic

US Banks Resilient Despite Pandemic

Bank of Hawaii Launches ‘Branch of Tomorrow’ Premises

Bank of Hawaii Launches ‘Branch of Tomorrow’ Premises

Banking on Diversity initiative launched to target minority businesses

Banking on Diversity initiative launched to target minority businesses

Regional, Community Banks Face Digital Challenges Post-Pandemic

Regional, Community Banks Face Digital Challenges Post-Pandemic

ABA Urges OCC to Reverse ‘Ill-Considered’ Bank Approvals

ABA Urges OCC to Reverse ‘Ill-Considered’ Bank Approvals

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PPP Delivers $140B in 2021 as Biden Prioritizes ‘Mom and Pop’ Businesses

PPP Delivers $140B in 2021 as Biden Prioritizes ‘M…

Share of funding for businesses with fewer than 10...

First National Strikes Merger Agreement with The Bank of Fincastle

First National Strikes Merger Agreement with The B…

Elsewhere, First Mid Bancshares has completed its ...

Bank of Hawaii Launches ‘Branch of Tomorrow’ Premises

Bank of Hawaii Launches ‘Branch of Tomorrow’ Premi…

The bank is reopening revamped branches, while oth...

Bank of Hawaii Launches ‘Branch of Tomorrow’ Premises

Bank of Hawaii Launches ‘Branch of Tomorrow’ Premi…

The bank is reopening revamped branches, while oth...

Regional, Community Banks Face Digital Challenges Post-Pandemic

Regional, Community Banks Face Digital Challenges …

Greenwich Associates reports widening gap in digit...

US Banks Suffer ‘Brand Value Loss’ from Pandemic

US Banks Suffer ‘Brand Value Loss’ from Pandemic

Bank of America is the US’s most valuable brand, b...

Regional, Community Banks Face Digital Challenges Post-Pandemic

Regional, Community Banks Face Digital Challenges …

Greenwich Associates reports widening gap in digit...

Who Are the Winners from the Digital Banking Transition?

Who Are the Winners from the Digital Banking Trans…

Ratings agency KBRA has laid out how the digital t...

The Future of Digital Lending Platforms

The Future of Digital Lending Platforms

Covid-19 and wider digitalization are boosting spe...

ABA Urges OCC to Reverse ‘Ill-Considered’ Bank Approvals

ABA Urges OCC to Reverse ‘Ill-Considered’ Bank App…

Trade groups have raised concerns about the recent...

Santander Released from Fed Enforcement Action

Santander Released from Fed Enforcement Action

Santander says “significant strides” have been tak...

Protego Targets Crypto-Banking with OCC Approval

Protego Targets Crypto-Banking with OCC Approval

‘Knowledgeable and forward-thinking’ regulators pr...

US Banks Resilient Despite Pandemic

US Banks Resilient Despite Pandemic

Research from the Federal Reserve noted profitabil...

Santander Released from Fed Enforcement Action

Santander Released from Fed Enforcement Action

Santander says “significant strides” have been tak...

FTC Receives More Than 2.1M Fraud Reports in 2020

FTC Receives More Than 2.1M Fraud Reports in 2020

Pandemic sees increase in amount lost to fraud, ac...

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PPP Delivers $140B in 2021 as Biden Prioritizes ‘Mom and Pop’ Businesses

PPP Delivers $140B in 2021 as Biden Prioritizes ‘Mom and Pop’ Businesses

Share of funding for businesses with fewer than 10 employees up 60% under Biden administration, SBA reports

First National Strikes Merger Agreement with The Bank of Fincastle

First National Strikes Merger Agreement with The Bank of Fincastle

Elsewhere, First Mid Bancshares has completed its acquisition of LINCO Bancshares

US Banks Resilient Despite Pandemic

US Banks Resilient Despite Pandemic

Research from the Federal Reserve noted profitability and capital positions improved in H2 2020

Bank of Hawaii Launches ‘Branch of Tomorrow’ Premises

Bank of Hawaii Launches ‘Branch of Tomorrow’ Premises

The bank is reopening revamped branches, while others are adding physical branches in face of online shift

Banking on Diversity initiative launched to target minority businesses

Banking on Diversity initiative launched to target minority businesses

BCT-Bank of Charles Town is the latest institution to address inequalities and improve corporate diversity

Regional, Community Banks Face Digital Challenges Post-Pandemic

Regional, Community Banks Face Digital Challenges Post-Pandemic

Greenwich Associates reports widening gap in digital investment between national and regional banks

ABA Urges OCC to Reverse ‘Ill-Considered’ Bank Approvals

ABA Urges OCC to Reverse ‘Ill-Considered’ Bank Approvals

Trade groups have raised concerns about the recent banking licences granted to Anchorage and Protego

Who Are the Winners from the Digital Banking Transition?

Who Are the Winners from the Digital Banking Transition?

Ratings agency KBRA has laid out how the digital transition is levelling the playing field for small banks

CIBC Fails in Bid to Offload Caribbean Subsidiary

CIBC Fails in Bid to Offload Caribbean Subsidiary

First Caribbean Bank has weighed on CIBC’s balance sheet but regulators blocked a sale this month

Banking M&A Hits Record High in 2020

Banking M&A Hits Record High in 2020

Figures from Finaria.it show there were more than 1,300 deals last year

Banks Eased Lending Standards on Personal Loans in Q4: Fed

Banks Eased Lending Standards on Personal Loans in Q4: Fed

Further easing is expected but banks warn of a deterioration in loan performance

Santander Released from Fed Enforcement Action

Santander Released from Fed Enforcement Action

Santander says “significant strides” have been taken in addressing a range of issues

Protego Targets Crypto-Banking with OCC Approval

Protego Targets Crypto-Banking with OCC Approval

‘Knowledgeable and forward-thinking’ regulators praised for work on digital assets banking

FTC Receives More Than 2.1M Fraud Reports in 2020

FTC Receives More Than 2.1M Fraud Reports in 2020

Pandemic sees increase in amount lost to fraud, according to new data

The Future of Digital Lending Platforms

The Future of Digital Lending Platforms

Covid-19 and wider digitalization are boosting specialist online lenders

US Banks Suffer ‘Brand Value Loss’ from Pandemic

US Banks Suffer ‘Brand Value Loss’ from Pandemic

Bank of America is the US’s most valuable brand, but Chinese banks are on top globally

TD Bank Consolidates Banking Teams

TD Bank Consolidates Banking Teams

Plus: TCF National Bank subsidiary acquires commercial equipment financing specialist

Bridging the Trust Gap: How Fintechs Beat Incumbents at Their Own Game

Bridging the Trust Gap: How Fintechs Beat Incumbents at Their Own Game

When technology is table stakes, customer relationships win market share

The Consumer Demands That Will Drive Payment in 2021

The Consumer Demands That Will Drive Payment in 2021

Banking customers are looking for convenience but are also concerned about how what they do affects the world around them

BNB completes merger with Dime

BNB completes merger with Dime

A new suite of products is to launch in April 2021

Allegiance Bank’s parent sees revenues tumble in 2020

Allegiance Bank’s parent sees revenues tumble in 2020

The Houston-based banking group saw steady growth in its loan portfolio in Q4

Amerant Bank launches new mortgage venture

Amerant Bank launches new mortgage venture

A surging market is providing Amerant with the opportunity to expand its mortgage division

Upping AML Effectiveness at Mid-sized Banks in 2021

Upping AML Effectiveness at Mid-sized Banks in 2021

Data indicates that global crises like COVID-19 present a ripe environment for spikes in financial crime

Higher loan income bolsters Northwest in Q4

Higher loan income bolsters Northwest in Q4

The Pennsylvania-headquartered banking group reports a 37% rise in income for the last quarter of 2020

Unity National and ALC offer PPP2 loans

Unity National and ALC offer PPP2 loans

The two lenders join a growing number of regional banks announcing partnerships to help minority-owned and small businesses

Dollar Bank to Expand Branch Network

Dollar Bank to Expand Branch Network

The $9.9 billion regional bank is building four new sites in Hampton Roads, Virginia

JP Morgan Boss Warns of Growing Fintech Threat

JP Morgan Boss Warns of Growing Fintech Threat

Jamie Dimon says incumbent banks should be “scared shitless” of fintech rivals

Busey Bank Cleared for Glenview State Bank Merger

Busey Bank Cleared for Glenview State Bank Merger

First Busey Corp to merge with Cummins-American Corp, as Radius Bankcorp is acquired by LendingClub

Community Banks Boost Regional Presence with New Branches

Community Banks Boost Regional Presence with New Branches

Greenwoods buys branches from Town Bank, while Santa Cruz County Bank and Mountain America Credit Union announce openings

Payments in 2021: What Lies Ahead after the Digital Boom

Payments in 2021: What Lies Ahead after the Digital Boom

It has been a year of momentous change for the payments industry

Bringing “Tribal Knowledge” into the Digital Banking Age

Bringing “Tribal Knowledge” into the Digital Banking Age

A cherished and often differentiation-inspiring culture that demands employees provide each other with in-person support to pass down genera...

Balance sheet lending slows at US banks

Balance sheet lending slows at US banks

Q4 earning reports show major banks have cut loans to small businesses, focusing instead on strengthening their own capital position

Anchorage Approved to Become First Digital Asset Bank

Anchorage Approved to Become First Digital Asset Bank

OCC conditionally approves the conversion as Anchorage co-founders hail “major milestone” for crypto industry

US Challengers Grow Users to 39M in 2020

US Challengers Grow Users to 39M in 2020

Chime added 2 million new users in the first three quarters of 2020, according to new data

OCC Drops Consent Order Against Wells Fargo

OCC Drops Consent Order Against Wells Fargo

Bank launches Office of Consumer Practices to improve governance of financial products and complaint handling

Former Kentucky Bank CEO Banned by Federal Reserve

Former Kentucky Bank CEO Banned by Federal Reserve

Carolyn Flynn neither admitted or denied wrongdoing over a loan to a family member

Visa Abandons Acquisition of Fintech Plaid

Visa Abandons Acquisition of Fintech Plaid

The deal was first announced a year ago but has faced significant legal challenges

Banks kick off 2021 with a host of deals

Banks kick off 2021 with a host of deals

A swathe of U.S. banks started the new year with a raft of acquisitions and partnerships

Banks must wait in line for PPP funds

Banks must wait in line for PPP funds

Community lenders have been granted priority over banks to deliver U.S. small businesses billions of dollars worth of loans

ABA warns proposed rules could threaten banks

ABA warns proposed rules could threaten banks

The commercial viability of some U.S. banks could be put in jeopardy if they are forced to adhere to proposed new rules, the American Banker...

Banks Cleared to Accept Crypto Payments

Banks Cleared to Accept Crypto Payments

The OCC says banks and savings associations can participate in crypto transactions and engage with blockchain networks

How the Pandemic Has Reshaped the Fintech Landscape

How the Pandemic Has Reshaped the Fintech Landscape

New report from McKinsey finds strong take up of banking apps, but lack of penetration beyond tech-savvy users

M&A Update: Farmers & Merchants to Buy Indiana Community Bank

M&A Update: Farmers & Merchants to Buy Indiana Community Bank

F&M set to acquire Ossian State Bank, while Consumers National Bank adds two CFBank branches and Coulee Bank brings on assets from BNC

Prepare for Second Round of EIPs, Banks Told

Prepare for Second Round of EIPs, Banks Told

The ABA has urged banks to prepare as a fresh round of economic stimulus payments is rolled out

Bank Credit Losses to Hit $2.1T This Year, Research Shows

Bank Credit Losses to Hit $2.1T This Year, Research Shows

Global loan loss provisions and foregone revenue due to economic impact of pandemic will climb for the next few years

Ally Bank Awards New Years Eve 2020 Babies, Tries New Marketing Approach

Ally Bank Awards New Years Eve 2020 Babies, Tries New Marketing Approach

The bank is giving away $250 online savings accounts to all children born before midnight on Thursday of last week

PPP Round Two Looms as Senate Approves New Stimulus

PPP Round Two Looms as Senate Approves New Stimulus

This week’s $892 billion package includes $284 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program

ABA Hits Out at New Credit Union Debt Rule

ABA Hits Out at New Credit Union Debt Rule

The association objects to further capital raising flexibilities for large credit unions that already receive tax exemptions

Fed Gives Banks Green Light for Buybacks after Stress Tests

Fed Gives Banks Green Light for Buybacks after Stress Tests

Several large banks have already announced share buybacks after the temporary ban was lifted

Consumers Happy with Banks During Pandemic, Study Finds

Consumers Happy with Banks During Pandemic, Study Finds

FICO survey finds lack of confidence in short-term finances, but satisfaction with bank support is high

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