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Join Janet King, Arizent VP of Research and Brian Elkins, Senior Director of Strategy at Monigle for a discussion of a new, prescriptive framework that helps banks and other financial institutions identify why customers choose to bank with one financial institution over another. Developed in conjunction with creative experience agency Monigle, the Humanizing Customer Experience research from American Banker draws on more than 5,000 customer responses to show what matters most in customer experience and ranks which financial institutions do it best. Join this discussion to learn more about how you can optimize your bank's approach to CX to improve customer satisfaction and earn higher net promoter scores.

Executives from banks, credit unions, card issuers and investment firms at American Banker's Card Forum discussed ways the public's embrace of digital transactions and credit alternatives like buy now/pay later is shaping everything from products to business strategies.

Rather than targeting the masses, the founders of these neobanks are narrowing their focus to serve people who may benefit from specialized products and services. The latest example: Nerve, a banking app for musicians.

U.S. Bancorp, M&T Bank, Citizens Financial are among the regionals that are buying smaller competitors in an effort to achieve greater scale.

The tech giant's high-stakes court battle with Epic Games over App Store checkout pricing has gotten most of the attention. But its policies are also facing scrutiny in the U.K., Japan, Australia and elsewhere.

Leadership transitions are underway at one of the largest banks in the country (Truist), the second largest credit union (State Employees Credit Union), a big energy lender (BOK Financial) and several smaller financial institutions. Here's a look at nine new, or soon-to-be leaders and the challenges that lie ahead.

The nation's largest bank has chosen Thought Machines' technology for its U.S. consumer bank.

Already in 2021, the nation's largest bank by assets has purchased more than 30 companies, including both fintechs and firms that are more removed from the financial industry. Here's a look at eight of those deals and the thinking behind them.

A Biden administration proposal to give the IRS access to individuals' banking data is a violation of consumer privacy, writes Sen. Mike Crapo.

The industry opposes expanded IRS reporting and other tax-related provisions that Congress would use to pay for the overhaul. But the bill could also boost funding for small businesses and affordable housing.

Congress is considering whether to fund Biden administration spending priorities by forcing tax evaders to pay what they owe. Banks are intensifying efforts to kill a related provision requiring them to share more account data with the Internal Revenue Service.

From vaccine mandates to mask requirements, banks are being forced to make difficult decisions in response to fast-changing conditions. Here's a look at where 14 large and midsize companies have landed — at least for now.

Increased access to telehealth visits. Cash incentives to get vaccinated. Bring your dog to work — every day. These credit unions, though still providing traditional team-building fun and games, have taken extra steps this year to cater to the needs of employees.

PNC, Regions and TD are among the banks that have taken steps to reduce their reliance on charges that disproportionately hit consumers living paycheck to paycheck. The changes come at a time when the Biden administration is expected to take a tougher stance on overdrafts.

How the pandemic is accelerating trends in financial advice and changing the way Americans manage their money.

From China to the Bahamas, central banks are rushing to create digital currencies that could be used for everything from attending the Olympics to helping the unbanked. Here are some notable initiatives.

ESG is here to stay and it matters to investors.

This year's honorees are women under 40 who have demonstrated a strong talent for leadership and an expertise in their respective fields. They also took on crucial responsibilities to help their organizations navigate the complexities of the pandemic, and set their companies on a path for continued growth.

Many of the 15 executives selected for our Most Powerful Women in Banking: Next list are in roles that took on outsize importance in a year punctuated by a global pandemic, economic free fall and widespread protests over police brutality and racial inequality.

The Silicon Valley payments giant collaborates with incumbent banks. But its plan to launch a single mobile app where consumers will shop, make payments and manage their money is reinforcing long-held industry fears about the threat from Big Tech.