By Kelly Holman

NOV 17, 2009 3:27pm ET

Regional Banks Taking Role in Funding Small-Firm M&A

A growing number of smaller banks are looking to finance transactions in a market long dominated by giants like Bank of America and Wells Fargo.

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Facebook's securities filings show its Facebook Credits digital currency business is exploding. Does it pose a serious threat to banks?

Yes. Facebook Credits threatens to cut off banks from transactions and customer data.

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No. A system the enables users to pay for online games and page upgrades is a harmless niche.

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Maybe. It depends on whether Facebook makes an aggressive move into ecommerce.

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