Commercial banking

Unlike some of its peers, the Dallas bank says the U.S. economy is strong, clients are upbeat and lending momentum continues.

The New York bank reported a double-digit increase in profits in the second quarter. But larger than expected deposit withdrawals — some by cryptocurrency-business customers — raised questions about its ability to fund growth and hurt its stock Tuesday.

Chief Executive Bruce Van Saun said the Rhode Island bank doesn’t “need to be that greedy” after reporting a 34% rise in net interest income during the second quarter. He laid out plans to trim the bank’s sails in both commercial and consumer lending.

The latest expense guidance also stems from rising operating losses at the North Carolina bank. Cost-cutting was a key rationale for the 2019 merger of BB&T and SunTrust, which created Truist.

The New York megabank has a long way to go on its path toward simplification of its business, but some early investments — such as technology upgrades in the treasury unit, which serves commercial customers — are starting to pay small dividends.

The Pittsburgh company expects a slowdown in 2023, but executives say they don't think it will prove severe or have an outsized impact on the banking industry.

The Federal Reserve’s aggressive rate hikes are leading corporate clients to demand higher deposit rates, according to industry consultants. Some banks are better positioned than others to weather the changing landscape.