From the identity of bankers in the 21st century to the regulatory turmoil in Washington to the huge impact of technology on the industry, readers expressed an array of strong opinions about what happened in 2017.

After visiting with dozens of banks, tech firms and retailers, the CEO of the Delaware bank concluded that he needed to create a customer experience department but could leave blockchain development to his larger rivals. He also gained valuable insights about succession planning during his time away and discovered new ways to connect with employees.

TD Bank's new lab seeks to divine the future of banking.

Banks plan to spend more on blockchain and AI in the coming year, and appear willing to explore new technology partnerships.

With the increased demand for heightened security and the increased costs, there will also be a growth in attacks from nation-state actors, writes Antwayne Ford, president and CEO of Enlightened.

David Becker is trying to prove to investors that his Indiana bank can succeed over the long term. With the rise of online banking and fintech firms, Becker is a community banker worth watching in the new year.

Banks plan to spend more on blockchain and AI in the coming year, and appear willing to explore new technology partnerships.

A new European Union directive guarantees that third-party providers can access bank customers’ account information. The requirement will trigger a new revolution in financial services in Europe that U.S. bankers should be tracking.

Some were sold at discounted prices, while others were shut down by their acquirers or quietly ceased doing business.

This report examines how technology spending at banks are set to climb again in 2018 with budget growth at small banks exceeding that of large banks.

Technology spending at banks is set to climb again in 2018 with budget growth at small banks exceeding that of large banks.

Banks' online advice platforms are just the face of a deeper effort to restructure client data and adapt to a digital era.

Wells, Fifth Third, others plan to raise pay after tax reform; Joseph Otting backs a federal banking charter for online lenders.

It was a bad year for the CEO of Equifax, the founder of a high-flying fintech and the regulatory agency bankers love to hate.

Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting said in a press conference Wednesday morning that there is a place in the banking world for some kind of fintech charter, though the exact parameters of such a charter are still unclear and have to be worked out.

In a relationship-based business, it’s not enough to sell your customers a sharp tool to pay for things. You also have to help them avoid cutting themselves with it.

The blockchain startup continues to pack its board with mainstream finance experts.

Key efforts for banks include developing AI applications, adding fintech allies and strengthening cyberdefenses.

Mary Mack adds mortgage and auto units to her already large portfolio; futures price dips but volume up compared to Cboe’s first day of trading.

Jon Stein plans to make Betterment's robo-adviser as personalized and intelligent as the online retailer's recommendation engine.