Bank / Credit Union News & Media
Harris County, Texas deputies catch ATM thief
September 16, 2024
Constable deputies in Harris County, Texas were able to catch a thief in the middle of an attempted ATM theft at a Wells Fargo branch. Two suspects had hooked…
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United Bancorp. to merge its United Bank, Town-Country United Bank subsidiaries
September 16, 2024
United Bancorp. of Alabama Inc. announced its subsidiaries United Bank and Town-Country United Bank will merge on Oct. 1. The bank will go by the name United…
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Bank of America increases minimum wage to $24
September 16, 2024
Bank of America recently announced it increased its minimum wage to $24 hourly, with the plan to reach $25 by 2025. This applies to all part and full-time…
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Millennium Bank adds former Chicago Deputy Mayor to board
September 13, 2024
Millennium Bank, based in Chicago, named Samir Mayekar, former deputy mayor of Chicago, to its board of directors, according to a press release.
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First Citizens Bank delivers $145M for renewable energy projects
September 13, 2024
First Citizens Bank announced that its Energy Finance business delivered $145 million to finance renewable energy projects with Linea Energy LLC. The financing…
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Branch innovation, AI claim top spots in Bank Customer Experience Awards
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
The BCX Awards honored SF Fire Credit Union, Talkdesk and Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank for innovation in banking.
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BMO expands ‘Zero Barriers to Business’ programs for Asian, LGBTQ+, veterans
September 11, 2024
BMO Financial Group expanded its Zero Barriers to Business programs for Asian, LGTQ+ and veteran-owned businesses. These programs offer access to working…
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How banks can deliver financial education successfully
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Panelists at the Bank Customer Experience Summit discussed financial education in depth.
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WesBanco appoints Central Ohio president
September 10, 2024
WesBanco, an affiliate of WesBanco Inc., appointed Cris Gossard as Central Ohio market president and senior commercial banker. In this role, he will head up…
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Metropolitan Commercial Bank celebrates 25th anniversary by ringing opening bell for New York Stock Exchange
September 9, 2024
Metropolitan Commercial Bank recently rang the opening bell for the New York Stock Exchange in celebration of its 25th anniversary. Mark DeFazio, founder…
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Banks must modernize or fall behind
by Joe Myers — Executive Vice President, Global Banking, Diebold Nixdorf
In an era where digital innovation is paramount and cybersecurity threats are more prominent than ever, financial institutions find themselves at a critical…
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IndusInd Bank becomes official bank of Paralympic Committee of India
September 5, 2024
IndusInd Bank partnered with the Paralympic Committee of India to become the official banking partner. Through this partnership, the bank will improve…
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Simmons Bank opens branch in Texarkana, Texas
September 5, 2024
Simmons Bank opened a branch in Texarkana, Texas. With this branch, the bank now operates approximately 120 branches in Texas and Arkansas and 234 branches…
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TikTok trend encourages Chase ATM check fraud
September 4, 2024
A trend on TikTok encouraged viewers to take advantage of a "glitch" to get free money from JPMorgan Chase ATMs. However, the bank is saying this glitch is…
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Equitable Bank intros loans to improve urban housing density
September 4, 2024
Equitable Bank, a challenger bank based in Canada, introduced the Laneway House Mortgage, a construction loan for laneway homes or garden suites. With this…
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Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago increases funding to housing counseling program
September 4, 2024
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago increased its funding by $1.5 million to the Community First Housing Counseling Resource Program. This program has given…
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Cornerstone Capital Bank appoints CFO
September 3, 2024
Cornerstone Capital Bank, based in Houston, Texas, appointed Paul Woo as chief financial officer. In this role, he will oversee strategic planning, capital…
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Northern Arizona University selects Desert Financial Credit Union as banking partner
August 28, 2024
Northern Arizona University has selected Desert Financial Credit Union as its official banking partner for its Athletics and Alumni Association. Through this…
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Last call to learn cutting edge banking trends at Bank Customer Experience Summit
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
The deadline for online registration for the Bank Customer Experience Summit is Sept. 6.
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EverBank partners with Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence
August 27, 2024
EverBank selected Trevor Lawrence, quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars, an AFC football team, as its brand ambassador. The bank has been a long time…
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