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A Bank of America logo is seen on the entrance to a Bank of America financial center in New York City, on July 11, 2023. (REUTERS/Brendan McDermid)
Apr 20, 2026

Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to bank collusion suit brought by Baltimore, cities

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a bid by Bank of America and seven other major financial institutions to prevent cities from banding together in a $12 billion class action.

Credit unions can be a good option for small businesses needing a loan for their personal service, but there are risks. (Depositphotos)
Apr 8, 2026

Commercial lending by credit unions: What MD businesses should know

Credit unions in Maryland increased commercial lending to $6.2 billion in fiscal year 2025, supporting small businesses despite rising risk concerns.

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Apr 7, 2026

Credit unions partner with fintech to compete with big banks

Credit unions leverage fintech partnerships to enhance digital services and stay competitive with larger banks.

APG Federal Credit Union plans to open its first Baltimore location in Canton in early 2027. (Photo courtesy APGFCU)
Apr 6, 2026

APG Federal Credit Union to open first Baltimore location

APG Federal Credit Union will open its first Baltimore City branch in Canton, expanding financial services and community outreach in central Maryland.

Citizens Financial Group acquires investment bank with MD office
Feb 19, 2026

Citizens Financial Group acquires investment bank with MD office

Citizens Financial Group Inc. struck an agreement to acquire Matrix Capital Markets Group Inc., an investment bank with a Baltimore office.

JPMorgan Chase logo appears in this illustration taken Dec. 1, 2025. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)
Feb 18, 2026

JPMorgan Chase to open over 160 new branches, including 3 in MD

JPMorgan Chase plans to open more than 160 branches across more than 30 U.S. states — including Maryland — in 2026.

Former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh speaks during a monetary policy conference at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution in Palo Alto, California, on May 9, 2025. (REUTERS/Ann Saphir)
Jan 30, 2026

Trump picks former Fed official to run US central bank

President Donald Trump chose a former Federal Reserve governor to head the U.S. central bank when Jerome Powell's leadership term ends.

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Dec 30, 2025

Introducing The Daily Record’s 2025 Banking & Financial Services Power List

The people in our Banking and Financial Services Power List each play an important part in driving Maryland’s economic successes.

Fulton Bank is headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, while Blue Foundry is based in Rutherford, New Jersey. (PHOTOS PROVIDED BY FULTON BANK AND BLUE FOUNDRY BANK)
Nov 25, 2025

Fulton, Blue Foundry banks to merge in $243M deal

Regional institutions Fulton Financial Corp., which operates locations across Maryland, and Blue Foundry Bancorp are pursuing a merger.

Francesca Ioffreda is the chief innovation officer for the Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund. (Submitted photo)
Nov 19, 2025

Applications open for MD fund linking community lenders and fintechs to address lending gaps

Maryland opened applications for a new fund meant to broaden access to capital for small businesses in underserved communities.

Cash is fanned out from a wallet in North Andover, Mass., June 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Nov 17, 2025

MD credit unions strengthen ties with small businesses

As community banks consolidate, Maryland small businesses are turning to credit unions for modern tools, local service and strong relationships.

TD Bank is one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S. by assets, serving over 10 million customers at more than 1,100 locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro Washington, D.C., the Carolinas and Florida. (Provided by TD Bank)
Nov 11, 2025

TD Bank branch in MD among dozens to close in early 2026

A TD Bank branch in Maryland is among four dozen branches nationwide expected to permanently close early next year.