This week's most read-content includes an article on Zions Bancorp.'s pending appeal of its SIFI status; RCB Holding's pending deal with Kansas-based Central Bank and Trust; and a feature on the pending Senate bill that aims to revise the Dodd-Frank Act.
Zions could open doors for SIFI banks to escape 'Hotel California'
Other banks could be motivated to follow in Zions Bancorp.'s path if it could persuade the Financial Stability Oversight Council to free it from its systemically important financial institutions status.
Fifth Third aims to add fee revenue, M&A coverage with Coker deal
Fifth Third Bancorp's acquisition of M&A advisory shop Coker Capital will add 14 professionals, including five managing directors, to the company's investment banking team.
Oklahoma-based RCB to buy bank in Kansas
Claremore, Okla.-based RCB Holding Co.'s pending acquisition of Hutchinson, Kan.-based Central Bank and Trust Co. is expected to close in the second quarter.
US Senate's major Dodd-Frank revision bill undergoing final touches
House leadership is negotiating final changes to the package bill but is treading carefully to maintain the support of several moderate Senate Democrats.
Digital lending could help community banks extend their reach beyond branches
As community banks embrace the demand for digital lending options, some say they are benefiting from a wave of customer activity far outside of their legacy branch footprints.
