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The banking giant nonetheless saw strong growth in net new assets in the first quarter and a 14% jump in returns from asset management fees. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Return on average assets 5-year 3-year 1-year 1 United National Corp. Sioux Falls, S.D. 18.95% 21.40% 22.37% 2 Franklin Resources Inc. San Mateo, Calif. 10.94 12.47 14.98 3 Marquette Financial [...]

Scott Credit Union in Edwardsville, Illinois, has agreed to merge with South Division Credit Union in Evergreen Park, Illinois. After the merger, South Division Credit Union CEO Geraldine Burek will retire. [Extracted from the article]

MetroCity Bankshares in Doraville, Ga., has raised $26.2 million through an initial public offering. The $1.5 billion-asset company sold about 1.9 million shares of common stock at $13.50 each, according to an announcement from co-manager Hovde Group. [Extracted from the article]

An activist investor is pushing First United in Oakland, Md., to sell itself. "First United's board is committed to building long-term shareholder value and acting in the best interest of all First United shareholders", the filing said. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the goal of BankUnited in Miami Lakes, Florida, to increase its annual profit by 60 million U.S. dollars. The bank has unveiled a plan to reduce its annual costs and to increase its revenue under a program. The move is expected to raise the bank's return on equity and return on assets. According to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rajinder Singh, the bank's failure and recapitalization have helped it pursue the goal.

The article reports on the earnings record delivered by banks in the second quarter of 2018 as a result of the tax reform law in the U.S., according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Data provided shows the banking industry's profit growth attributed to higher net operating revenue and lower effective tax rate, as well as the average return on assets, net interest income and noninterest income, allocation in loan-loss provisions, noninterest expenses, and net charge-off rate.

The article reports that banking company Pinnacle Financial Partners in Tennessee has raised expectations after surpassing its previous profitability target. Topics mentioned include an increase in the company's first-quarter earnings in 2018 to 83.5 million U.S. dollars, Pinnacle's plan in 2012 to generate a return on average assets of 1.1 percent to 1.3 percent, and its return on average assets in the first quarter.

The article examines the different periods in banking in the 21st century from an earnings perspective. It offers an overview of the state of the banking industry during the period from 2000 to 2007 and during the post-financial crisis period beginning in 2008. It looks into the trajectory of interest rates in the capital markets, net interest margins and return on assets for bank investors and discusses expectations of investors with market growth, yield investments and dividends.

The article discusses the cost of deposits in U.S. bank holding companies with at least $40 billion worth of assets in the first quarter 2011. The discussion compares bank holding companies' deposit costs and assets including Citigroup Inc. Discover Financial Services, and Comerica Inc. Ranking data is based on return on assets, noninterest-bearing deposits to assets, and deposit costs.

The article lists the community banks with the highest return on average assets for September 30, 2009 including Central Bank and Trust, State Bank of Texas and First National Bank of Beardstown.

The article reports on Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida and its long-term growth plan and acquisition strategies. Topics include Seacoast's acquisition of bank holding company Gulfshore Bancshares in Tampa, Florida, the company's priority of building value, improve performance, and grow profitability, according to chief executive Dennis Hudson, and Seacoast's 2016 financial data like its third-quarter profit which rose 72%, and its return on assets which rose to 0.82% on September 30, 2016.

The article discusses the author's conversation with Kevin Hanigan, president and chief executive officer of LegacyTexas Financial Group, about the company's consideration of whether to pursue consolidations or sell as 10-billion asset company. Also mentioned is the company's accomplishments in 2016 including a 1.25 percent return on assets and the success of becoming a big player in the financial services market in Plano, Texas.

The article discusses the profitability of credit-card operations at large banks in the U.S. Although in 2008 return on assets (ROA) fell to 1.43%, that still far outpaced the 0.04% ROA recorded by all commercial banks the same year. Analysts believe credit card operations will continue to be profitable despite new federal regulations on the industry set to take effect in 2010.

The article offers information on the termination of Village Bank from enforcement order issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and Virginia Bureau of Financial Institutions. Topics include forecast on the company return of assets (ROA) and return of equity (ROE), limitation on loan interest reserve, and regulatory approval for the bonus payouts and dividend,

The article lists U.S. community banks and financial institutions with the highest returns on average assets which includes BankFirst, Marshall Bank, and the First Bank of Delaware.

The article reports on the merger and acquisition plans of the U.S. based Capital Bank. Topics discussed include views of Christopher Marshall, bank's Chief Financial Officer, on the bank expansion in areas of Florida and Tennessee, its acquisition of bank CommunityOne Bancorp, and bank's focus on return on assets.

The article focuses on the demand letter sent by activist investor Lawrence Seidman to Suzanne DeFerie, chief executive at ASB Bancorp in Asheville, North Carolina, pressuring the company to find a seller as of August 2015. Topics discussed include criticisms made by Seidman of the returns on assets and returns on equity of the company, a comparison made by Seidman of the management of most North Carolina banks and ASB, and percentage of stake owned by Seidman in ASB.

The article looks at how investors analyze and evaluate the performance of a bank, discussing the importance of criteria including return on assets (ROA), return on equity (ROE), earnings per share, and ability to command a high price as an acquisition. Comments are presented from Anton Schutz of investment firm Mendon Capital and Joe Stieven of investment firm Stieven Capital Advisors.

The article discusses the views of investors on U.S. bank performance. Topics include measures of bank performance such as return on assets (ROA) and return on equity (ROE), the characteristics of high-performing financial institutions such as having a wide range of options, having the ability to acquire other companies and continue to create a valuable franchise, and the ability to sell the bank at a premium, and the factors such as the interest rate environment and competition for loans.

The article discusses profits reported by PNC Financial Services Group in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, mentioning net income from asset management and loan growth.

The article reveals that Metro Bancorp (METR) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania received letters in May 2014 from PL Capital and Basswood Capital Management, two of its largest shareholders, asking its management to consider selling, while another investor, Clover Partners, has estimated the price that Metro could get from a buyer. Issues covered include Metro's underperformance in efficiency and return on assets and management's ability to improve its financial results.

The article presents information from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's (OCC's) quarterly analysis of community banks in nine Southern states which was released as of September 26, 2013. The article states 80 percent of the banks received high scores on the OCC's Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System. Statistics for the region include return on average assets, net interest margin, liquidity, and average decline in loan demand are noted.

The article reports credit unions in the U.S. added 800,000 new members in first-quarter (1Q) 2013, according to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). The article notes the return on assets (ROA), net worth growth, loan growth, and membership growth of the largest credit unions, meaning those with at least $500 million in assets. It also notes the growth percentages for auto loans, business loans, and first mortgage loans.

The article gives information from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s (FDIC's) Quarterly Banking Profile which found the U.S. banking industry earned a record profit of $40.3 billion in first-quarter (1Q) 2013. The article notes financial institutions received an average return on assets (ROA) of 1.12 percent. It also notes FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg's remarks on extraordinary items accounting, net interest margin, and net interest income.

The article discusses executive compensation in the U.S. that is tied to performance results. The article notes Provident Bancorp New York's chief executive officer (CEO) Jack Kopnisky will receive performance shares as part of his pay in 2013. It also notes Huntington Bancshares' executive compensation mix includes traditional stock options and performance shares. Topics include Huntington's return on assets (ROA) and how TrustCo. uses metrics to determine performance awards.

The article presents an overview of the U.S. banking industry's financial performance in 2012 which includes two charts that rank several financial institutions' returns on assets and also notes the publicly-traded banks Prosperity Bancshares and Republic Bancorp.

A chart is presented which ranks U.S. community banks with the highest returns on average assets on March 31, 2012 including International Bank of Chicago, Open Bank, and Sunrise Bank.

A chart is presented which ranks U.S. community banks with the highest returns on average assets on December 31, 2011 including Continental Bank, First Credit Bank, and Haverford Trust Co.

The article presents a chart that ranks U.S. community banks with the highest returns on average assets for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 including Continental Bank, Bank 7, and Live Oak Banking Co.

The article presents the author's view that the U.S. banking industry must understand the distinction between value-added residual income and asset expansion that reduces value. A paradox of expansion is discussed from the perspective that higher earnings based on returns from assets can negatively affect shareholder wealth.

In this article the author discusses the need for the U.S. government to disengage from bank holding companies. He states there is no reason to extend programs protecting banks and depositors to organizations that engages substantially in inventorying assets for securitization and suggests the securities industry is not countercyclical and has no assured returns. He claims that purchasing, packaging and selling loans with no recourse isn't banking and should be overseen by securities regulators.

This article reports on the success of some of the mutual funds that BB&T Corp. manages. Tony DeLucia, BB&T's director of Asset Management, says that the success has opened some doors for them and that they are being looked at by more potential customers. He hopes that the success of the funds will result in the recovery of lost assets and the addition of many new assets in the next three to five years.

The article lists the U.S. banks and thrifts that have the highest returns on average assets including First State Bank, Bank of the West, and Bank of Paxton.

The authors suggest that the 2008 U.S. financial crisis, which has wreaked havoc on the financial services industry, will ultimately leave companies better equipped for success. They state that a restructuring of the financial business model is necessary and consolidation is certain, with companies balancing return on investments with sufficient risk management.

The article reports that loan losses in the third quarter of 2008 hurt credit unions. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) reported that the overall return on assets ratio for credit unions in the U.S. dropped to .12%. NCUA's chairman, Michael Fryzel, said that the credit unions still have significant net worth, but will face difficulties as the 2008 financial crisis continues.

The article focuses on how the banking industry is facing a long-term strategic crisis in coping with a structurally transitioning business environment. Financial and credit problems are symptoms of a decline in the traditional banking business model. According to the author, if appropriate responses are not developed long-term returns will be depressed.

The article discusses the report by Sun Bancorp Inc. regarding the second-quarter earnings which fell from a year earlier. A rise in Sun Bancorp's loan-loss provisions were cited as the primary cause of the decline. A brief overview regarding Sun Bancorp's nonperforming assets and net margins for the year are presented.

The article discusses guidance reformation for the levels of return on assets (ROA) of credit unions. The National Credit Union Administration is issuing new guidance to credit unions on what they consider appropriate levels of ROA and this was discussed at the Web seminar hosted by the Credit Union National Association.

The article discusses a report released by the company TowerGroup which found that delinquency rates may impact the assets of issuers' credit card units. Expectations which TowerGroup has for credit cards' return on assets (ROA) in 2008 are discussed. Findings by Dennis Moroney, an analyst at TowerGroup, regarding the use of credit cards by consumers are mentioned.

The article reports that Boston Private Financial Holdings Inc. reported an 11 percent gain in earnings in the second quarter of 2007 to profits of 47 cents a share. The increase came despite a charge against earnings resulting from poor performance by affiliate Dalton Greiner Hartman Maher & Co., a small capitalization portfolio management operation. Boston Financial President William Pressey was confident Dalton Greiner had turned the corner.

The article ranks the largest bank and thrift companies by their return on assets (ROA) in the fourth quarter of 2005. Top companies include UnionBanCal Corp. of San Francisco (Calif.) with 2.55% ROA, U. S. Bancorp of Minneapolis (Minn.) with 2.20% ROA and Mellon Financial Corp. of Pittsburgh (Pa.) with 2.19% ROA.

This article presents a chart of community banks with the highest return on assets. Topping the list are Eastern Savings Bank of Hunt Valley, Md., CityBank of Lynnwood, Wash., and Bryant State Bank of South Dakota.

Presents a chart which ranks one hundred fifty large banking companies by their return on assets from the best (Pacific Capital Bancorp) to the lowest (Riggs National Corp.) return on assets. Information on each banking company's average assets, net income and return on assets.

Lists 150 of the largest banking companies ranked by return on assets in the fourth quarter of 2004. MBNA Corp. in Delaware; Doral Financial Corp. in Puerto Rico; Fremont General Corp. in California; National City Corp. in Cleveland; Corus Bankshares Inc. in Chicago; TCF Financial Corp. in Minneapolis; Mellon Financial Corp. in Pittsburgh; U.S. Bancorp; Washington Federal Inc. in Seattle; Synovus Financial Corp. in Georgia.

Presents a list of 156 U.S. bank holding companies which ranks those with the highest 5-year return on assets as of yearend 2004. United National Corp. in South Dakota; Marin National Bancorp in Las Vegas; MBNA Corp. in Delaware; Pueblo Bancorp in Colorado; Marquette Financial Cos. in Minneapolis; Doral Financial Corp., in Puerto Rico; Kansas Natural Gas Inc. in Hays; Amboy Bancorp. in New Jersey; Yellowstone Holding Co. in Montana.

Presents charts showing community banks with the highest return on assets and 4Q leaders in ROA improvement and in efficiency.

Profiles Amtrade International Bank of Georgia. Percentage return on assets in March 1993; Total assets; Banker Michael Sandberg's contribution to the growth of the bank; Amtrade's chief executive officer; Purchase of Edge Bank; Total loans outstanding as of September 30, 1003.