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Bank Director’s RankingBanking Study Ranks Top-Performing U.S. Banks

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Annual study ranks the 300 largest public banks.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bank Director, the leading information resource for directors and officers of financial institutions nationwide, released its 2026 RankingBanking study, sponsored by Crowe. The annual study ranks the 300 largest publicly traded banks using year-end 2025 data compiled by Piper Sandler & Co. from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Banks are scored on return on average total assets, return on average tangible common equity, tangible common equity to tangible assets and nonperforming assets to loans and other real estate owned. The scores are added together for a final rank, with lower scores indicating a better performance.

Despite years of upheaval – from post-crisis rules and consolidation to inflation and AI – Bank Director Executive Editor Jackie Stewart found that fundamentals still win. The top 25 posted a median net interest margin of 4.11%, versus 3.57% for the rest of the list, proving that core lending and deposit discipline drive success.

“I think the banks that connect the loan and deposit relationship together” are the ones that are most successful, Kara Baldwin, partner and financial services audit lead at Crowe LLP, says of top performers. “‘We’ll give you this great loan… but you need to bring the deposit relationship.'”

Patrick Vernon, an advisory partner at Crowe Advisory LLC, agrees deposit strength is key: “If you have strong, stable deposits, you’ll have an easier time expanding your margin and profitability.”

Below are the 25 Top-Ranked Banks Overall:

1. Commerce Bancshares (CBSH), Kansas City, MO
2. Bank7 Corp. (BSVN), Oklahoma City, OK
3. Esquire Financial Holdings (ESQ), Jericho, NY
4. Commercial Bancgroup (CBK), Harrogate, TN
5. Northeast Community Bancorp (NECB), White Plains, NY
6. Bank First Corp. (BFC), Manitowoc, WI
7. Farmers & Merchants Bancorp (FMCB), Lodi, CA – TIED
7. Thomasville Bancshares (THVB), Thomasville, GA – TIED
9. City Holding Co. (CHCO), Charleston, WV
10. Nicolet Bankshares (NIC), Green Bay, WI
11. HBT Financial (HBT), Bloomington, IL
12. West Coast Community Bancorp (WCCB), Santa Cruz, CA
13. Westamerica Bancorp. (WABC), San Rafael, CA
14. ACNB Corp. (ACNB), Gettysburg, PA
15. East West Bancorp (EWBC), Pasadena, CA
16. Ameris Bancorp (ABCB), Atlanta, GA
17. Stock Yards Bancorp (SYBT), Louisville, KY
18. Home BancShares (HOMB), Conway, AR
19. Central Bancompany (CBC), Jefferson City, MO
20. California BanCorp (BCAL), San Diego, CA
21. CVB Financial Corp. (CVBF), Ontario, CA
22. Community Trust Bancorp (CTBI), Pikeville, KY
23. Mission Bancorp (MSBC), Bakersfield, CA
24. Republic Bancorp (RBCA.A), Louisville, KY
25. Columbia Banking System (COLB), Tacoma, WA

To access the full ranking, along with the top-performing banks broken out by asset size and state, click here.

Takeaways from RankingBanking:

The top 25 banks posted a median net interest margin of 4.11% for year-end 2025, compared with 3.57% for the remaining institutions on the list, highlighting the importance of core spread income.Banks in the South dominated, accounting for nine of the top 25 spots, while California institutions made up seven.California banks continued to lead the West, with seven of the region’s eight top-25 representatives based in the Golden State; Columbia Banking System was the only Western bank outside California to be a top performer.New this year, Bank Director broke out all 300 institutions by state, available exclusively on BankDirector.com.Active acquirers featured prominently, including SouthState Bank Corp., which recently gained markets in Texas and Colorado through a deal.

To review the full results of Bank Director’s RankingBanking study, along with previous RankingBanking reports, please visit BankDirector.com.

About Bank Director
Bank Director reaches the leaders of the institutions that comprise America’s banking industry. Since 1991, Bank Director has provided board-level research, peer insights and in-depth executive and board services. Built for banks, Bank Director extends into and beyond the boardroom by providing timely and relevant information through Bank Director magazine, board training services and the financial industry’s premier event, Acquire or Be Acquired. For more information, please visit www.BankDirector.com.

About Crowe LLP
Crowe has more than 50 years’ experience serving financial services companies. Their industry-focused team of more than 2,300 banking specialists works with more than 2,900 financial services companies of all sizes.

Crowe operates in an alternative practice structure and provides professional services through two separate entities: Crowe LLP delivers audit and attest services, and Crowe Advisory LLC provides tax, advisory, consulting, and other nonattest services.

The Crowe Global network consists of more than 300 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 150 countries around the globe, making it one of the largest accounting networks in the world (as of July 2026). As independent members of Crowe Global, Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC serve clients worldwide. www.crowe.com/fs 

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Yiren Digital Receives NYSE Notification Regarding Stock Price Requirement

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BEIJING, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yiren Digital Ltd. (NYSE: YRD) (“Yiren Digital” or the “Company”), a leading company specializing in financial technology and artificial intelligence innovation across multiple industries in China and global markets, today announced that it received a letter dated October 20, 2026, from the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) notifying the Company that it was not in compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing standard under Section 802.01C of the NYSE Listed Company Manual (the “Price Criteria”) for the average closing price of the Company’s American depositary shares (the “ADSs”) was below US$1.00 per ADS over a consecutive 30-trading-day period.

The Company has six months following receipt of the notification (the “Cure Period”) to regain compliance with the Price Criteria. The Company can regain compliance during the Cure Period if, on the last trading day of any calendar month during that period, its ADSs have both a closing price of at least US$1.00 per ADS and an average closing price of at least US$1.00 per ADS over the 30-trading-day period ending on that day. In the event that at the expiration of the Cure Period, both a $1.00 closing price and a $1.00 average closing price over the preceding 30 trading days are not attained, the NYSE will commence suspension and delisting procedures.

The notification does not immediately affect the Company’s business operations. The Company’s ADSs will continue to be listed and traded on the NYSE subject to compliance with other applicable continued listing standards. The Company will continue to monitor the trading price of its ADSs and consider available measures to regain compliance.

About Yiren Digital

Yiren Digital Ltd. is a leading company specializing in financial technology and artificial intelligence innovation across multiple industries in China and global markets. The Company leverages advanced artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to enhance customer experience, optimize capital efficiency, and expand financial inclusion. Following the regulatory filing of its in-house developed Large Language Model Zhiyu and the significant enhancement of its MagiCube Agent platform, Yiren Digital is establishing a new growth engine to accelerate its evolution into an AI-native, multi-industry operating platform extending beyond traditional financial services. For more information, please visit https://ir.yiren.com.

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How Schools Can Choose Interactive Donor Recognition That Lasts Beyond GivingTuesday

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Rocket Alumni Solutions outlines practical evaluation criteria for schools seeking to preserve donor stories and support year-round stewardship.

BOSTON, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — With GivingTuesday and year-end giving approaching, Rocket Alumni Solutions is sharing practical considerations for schools choosing an interactive donor Hall of Fame or digital donor wall. The starting point is the story a school wants to tell: who contributed, what they made possible and how their generosity connects to the community.

A donor’s name can lead visitors to the history of a scholarship, a renovated performing arts space or a program that shaped generations of students. Interactive recognition gives schools room to preserve that context alongside photographs and other media, with collections that can grow as new contributions become part of the school’s history.

For advancement teams, the year-end planning question extends beyond how a display looks at launch. Schools also need to understand how people will find donor stories, who will keep them current and what the project will require over time.

Compare the experience, upkeep and full cost

Schools comparing donor recognition platforms can use six questions to structure demonstrations and written proposals:

Can visitors find the story? Test searches using a donor’s name and browse the collections a visitor would expect. Check whether each profile explains the contribution and its connection to the school.Who keeps recognition current? Ask a staff member to add a profile, correct a name and update a photograph during the demonstration. Confirm who handles content preparation, review and future updates.Can people use it comfortably? Review text readability, contrast, navigation and the physical reach of the campus display. Ask vendors to demonstrate accessibility features and provide documentation for the school’s review.What can each story include? Compare support for photographs, video and written narratives. Confirm any media limits and whether staff can add context without rebuilding the collection.Does it fit the wider school story? Evaluate how donor recognition can sit alongside alumni profiles, academic achievements, arts programs and athletic history while remaining easy to find.What does the written quote cover? Separate recurring software costs from hardware, installation and other services. Confirm content-upload assistance, support hours, renewal terms and responsibility for ongoing maintenance.

Plan for recognition throughout the year

A manageable first collection might focus on scholarship supporters or the people behind a campus project. Before publication, schools should verify names, secure permission for photographs and personal stories, and confirm each donor’s recognition preferences, including requests for anonymity.

Advancement, communications and athletics staff can agree on how stories will be organized and who will approve changes. A clear owner and an update schedule help the collection remain useful after a campaign ends or staff responsibilities change.

Recognition should also be evaluated on its own terms. Schools can review whether profiles are accurate, stories are easy to discover and visitors can use the experience.

Connect campus recognition with online discovery

Rocket Alumni Solutions’ History Showcase supports donor recognition alongside alumni stories, school achievements and historical collections. Recognition sites can be explored on the web as well as on a compatible campus touchscreen, and staff can maintain content through Rocket’s editor.

Schools can bring a sample donor story and their evaluation questions to a demonstration to discuss content preparation, display placement, support and project-specific pricing.

About Rocket Alumni Solutions

Rocket Alumni Solutions partners with more than 1,500 schools and organizations, including the PGA Tour, New York University, Arizona State University and Virginia Tech. The company helps communities celebrate achievements, preserve their history and recognize the people who shaped them.

Rocket Alumni Solutions’ touchscreen software maintains an 80 Net Promoter Score, reflecting exceptional ease of use and customer satisfaction. Its interactive touchscreen software helps schools create digital Halls of Fame, donor recognition walls, record boards and campus recognition displays that celebrate community achievements and preserve institutional history.

Rocket Alumni Solutions serves schools and organizations of all sizes. Every plan includes unlimited storage, pre-built templates, remote content management and plug-and-play setup. Schools receive ongoing support as their recognition collections grow.

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Media Advisory – Parliamentary Secretary Hanley to make a critical minerals announcement in Yukon

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WHITEHORSE, YK, Nov. 13, 2026 /CNW/ — Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make a critical minerals announcement at the 54th Annual Yukon Geoscience Forum and Trade Show in Whitehorse, hosted by the Yukon Chamber of Mines.

Date: Monday, November 16, 2026

Time: 8:30 a.m. MST

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Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre Longhouse
1171 Front Street
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 0G9

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