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A group of large banks is using its considerable size and influence to build standards for trade finance, including agreements on payments processes, documentation and risk—giving the consortium its own ecosystem to counter the myriad forces in technology and e-commerce that threaten to upend traditional practices.

To combat this loyalty fatigue, retailers need to design their programs to be frequent, relevant, interactive and visible, writes Mehmet Sezgin, CEO and founder of MyGini.

Readers consider to new evidence regarding Operation Choke Point, debate the impact of Democrats taking control of the House in November, respond to concerns about weakening the Volcker Rule and more.

The result could play a big role in whether banks see more regulatory relief next year or policymakers can coalesce around a housing finance reform plan.

Double-digit gains in card volume offset an uptick in problem loans.

The assessment is designed to get banks on the same page in combating cybersecurity and make it easier for institutions and regulators to assess their performance.

Big banks have plans to open hundreds of branches in new markets to add deposits, but smaller regionals have largely sought to hold the line on costs. Cullen/Frost Bankers' decision to double its branch count in Houston may be a sign that midsize banks are rethinking their retail strategy.

One CEO argues that megabanks aren’t just too big too fail – they’ve failed because they’re too big and lost sight of what's in the interest of consumers.

Policymakers have called for streamlined disclosures for customers granting third parties access to their financial account data. They don’t have to look far for a potential solution.