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Wall Street banks comment on the president's temporary halt on immigration from Muslim-majority nations; Trump promises to do "a big number" on financial reform act.

The chip card migration took up a lot of merchants' energy over the past couple of years. As chip cards mature, merchants can and should turn to the variety of new payment options in the year ahead.

By cutting back on paperwork requirements and regulatory red tape, policymakers can unleash the power of community banks to spur lending and economic growth.

Andrew Lo straps sensors to traders and watches how their pulses and body temperatures change when markets dive or trades go bad. The technology could be used elsewhere in a bank to address problems before they escalate.

Citi is close to deals to sell its customer and non-customer servicing portfolios; Wells tries to limit investor resolutions in its annual meeting proxy materials.

Congress has proposed repealing the Durbin Amendment, a move that would be costly to small businesses which have benefited from the reform.

If offering a national regulation option to fintech players is the carrot, compliance with commonsense borrower protections could be the stick in promoting responsible financial innovation.

Connected cars are going to create new revenue streams, not just for automakers, but also for financial services providers.

How can AI help consumers spend and save wisely? If friction should be added back into the system, can we put it where it is useful, not frustrating?

While bankers feel more positive about the environment since the election, taking advantage of the new environment is what’s really important.