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Large banks may collaborate to reduce back-office expenses; survey says banks give in to customers who ask for reduced fees.

Having a loan officer on-hand at closing boosts member satisfaction and improves CUs' relationships with real estate agents and title companies.

As multi-factor identification becomes the norm, biometrics can be one or more steps that consumers can easily execute.

Technology is moving at light speed beyond smartphones. To compete in this environment, banks need to zero in on solving for basic human needs.

The industry should not discourage credit unions from having a full platter of choices when it comes to advocacy.

Archaic regulatory frameworks are curbing progress in fintech. We must modernize our rules so they address an internet- or mobile-based economy.

Former Goldman wunderkind Eric Mindich closes $7 billion Eton Park hedge fund as returns suffer, assets shrink; San Francisco Fed chief says bank culture is regulatory concern.

Amazon's Go concept store has caused concern among payment companies and retailers, though there are mobile-driven options that can replicate the experience.

B of A's Cathy Bessant and Michelle Moore have a few suggestions for women who want to advance and RBC's Janice Fukakusa sets a new pay benchmark for female executives. Plus, Bank of the West's Nandita Bakhshi and Citi's Yolande Piazza.

None of the initial steps banks can take to modernize business lending are cutting-edge innovation ideas, but they can still improve the borrowing experience, giving businesses fewer reasons to look elsewhere.