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WSFS wealth unit does deal to expand in Delaware, South Florida

American Banker

The Wilmington, Delaware, bank announced Tuesday that it had purchased Bell Rock Capital. WSFS' management said that legal troubles involving that investment advisory firm's founder won't affect the transaction.

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Norwood Financial to Buy Delaware Bancshares in N.Y.

American Banker

has agreed to buy Delaware Bancshares in Walton, N.Y. Norwood Financial in Honesdale, Pa.,

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The Bancorp warns of potential hit from ACH transaction

Payments Source

The Delaware company recently learned of a disputed transaction that could take a bite out of future earnings.

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The Bancorp freed from 2014 consent order tied to BSA compliance

Payments Source

The order's removal allows the Delaware company to pursue more opportunities in its payments business.

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Delaware bank's tech overhaul shifts into higher gear

American Banker

WSFS, in an effort to catch up with bigger rivals, plans to upgrade digital channels in three years instead of five.

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WSFS Bank: Plain Vanilla Digital Banking Won’t Cut It Any More

PYMNTS

It is therefore important for FIs to make sure the services they offer can support the needs of these customers at speed, and more importantly, that these tools fully fulfill their changing needs, according to Lisa Brubaker, executive vice president and chief technology officer for Delaware-based community bank WSFS Bank.

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Community Bank History: Peoples National Bank, Hallstead, Pennsylvania

Jeff For Banks

Community banks tout themselves as better than national and regional banks because of how close they are to their communities. A case in point: the First National Bank of Hallstead… now Peoples National Bank (see photo). When the bank opened in 1905, Hallstead was already a thriving community.