Huntington’s outlook is sunny after results top expectations
The Ohio-based regional bank is poised to outperform in the second quarter after coming close to “hitting on all cylinders” during the first three months of the year, CEO Steve Steinour said.
Oregon credit union to buy bank; Citizens taps Azra Pravdic
Marion and Polk Schools Credit Union announced plans to buy Lewis & Clark Bank in Oregon City; Citizens Financial Group tapped veteran McKinsey banker Azra Pravdic to join its executive committee; the Federal Reserve Board approved United Community Banks’ merger with ANB; and more in this week’s banking news roundup.
State Street keeps full-year guidance despite tariff turmoil
The investment and custody bank beat Wall Street estimates on net income but missed on revenue expectations. An increase in fee revenue offset stagnant net interest income. Management expects more of the same for the rest of the year.
Citi must keep climate grants frozen for now: Appeals court
The New York megabank, which is stuck in the middle of a legal battle between climate groups and the Trump administration, had been ordered earlier this week to disburse billions of dollars in grants made during the Biden administration.
Fed’s Barr: Core providers need to step up cybersecurity
Federal Reserve Gov. Michael Barr — who recently stepped down as the central bank’s Vice Chair for Supervision — urged banks and regulators to use emerging technologies to keep pace with bad actors.
Ally leaves guidance unchanged amid auto tariff uncertainty
The auto lending specialist did not alter its financial guidance in the wake of President Trump’s 25% levies on imported vehicles. Ally posted a net loss of $225 million in the first three months of 2025 following a one-time balance sheet restructuring.
Regions Financial tweaks 2025 outlook, sees US slowdown
The parent company of Regions Bank released modest growth first quarter earnings, anticipating a slowdown in the economy due to market volatility.
KeyCorp keeps guidance unchanged despite ‘macro uncertainty’
Executives at the Cleveland bank are concerned about tariff uncertainty, stubborn inflation and stalled deals — but they haven’t changed their guidance for 2025.
Amex won’t stop product updates despite tariff chaos
CEO Stephen Squeri said current strategy will continue, adding it would look to adjust expenses in areas such as marketing if there’s an economic downturn.
Truist reduces 2025 revenue guidance amid market volatility
The super-regional bank cited “a material slowdown” in investment banking and trading income as one reason for the lower revenue forecast. Interest rates are also a factor, executives said.