House lawmakers go light on BB&T-SunTrust merger; Santander Bank names longtime MUFG Union executive its CEO; the fintechs trying to solve America's retirement problem; and more from this week's most-read stories.

The mobile point of sale market has grown far beyond its roots as an off-the-shelf dongle for smartphones. The category is now driving major acquisitions, collaborations and international deployments.

Banks and third parties must work together to safeguard data being shared when a customer uses mobile apps.

Smart rulemaking starts with consolidating multiple agencies into one body with a clear mandate.

Maria Vullo served for three years as New York's top banking regulator.

The social media giant says its cryptocurrency project can bring services to the world's unbanked. Lawmakers and regulators aren’t so sure.

The workers charged customers incorrect currency conversion rates; Santander plans to defend its decision not to hire Andrea Orcel if he sues.

Policymakers should consider how new data computing can help ensure equal lending, not hinder it.

Kindur and Finhabits are trying to create retirement plans for people who lack them. Are banks missing an opportunity?

A group of senators on the Banking Committee sent a letter to the central bank chairman grilling him on the agency's efforts to develop a real-time payments system.