The fintech revolution has been more successful at working with banks than at trying to replace them, points out Gene Ludwig, former Comptroller of the Currency, chair of the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity, and co-founder of Canapi Ventures. Those with "must have" products will fare far better in 2024 than those with "nice to have" tools, he says.

Frank, Daylight, Greenwood, Totem and Brigit faced lawsuits, disputes and penalties.

Making it easier for consumers to switch between competing banks will increase competition, resulting in major benefits for account holders.

Banking groups endorse the proposed Fair Audits and Inspections for Regulators (FAIR) Exams Act, which calls for enhanced regulator transparency.

At the end of last year, we identified 23 people we thought would be banking changemakers in 2023. Were they? Here's a look back at what happened to each CEO, regulator, official, fintech executive and expert on the list.

EWA programs are not loans, no matter how loudly critics insist that they are. They provide a vital source of liquidity to hardworking families.

Arizent research shows that financial institutions will continue paying much closer attention to artificial intelligence next year.

Bank investor Kenneth Lehman and investment firm Castle Creek are providing the funds to the Virginia-based bank, whose fintech friendly strategy has gotten it in trouble with regulators. The bank's stock has sunk 70% this year.

Many banks, especially smaller ones, will have to rethink how they lend to small businesses and automate manual processes.

States need to think twice about allowing earned wage advance programs. They look increasingly like predatory lending.