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The U.S. still relies on antiquated payment processing technologies while other countries can process in real time. What's the holdup?

Diverse economies and a limited number of sellers are making markets like Tampa, Fla., a hot spot for growth-minded banks.

Provident Bancorp, one of the nation's oldest active banks, is setting the stage to become a fully stock-owned company.

The North Carolina company will have two branches remaining in South Carolina after the sale closes.

Boston-based Trio is openly offering its cash management account as capital at risk, offering big incentives if consumers agree to sign up for an uninsured account.

With big banks investing heavily in IT, credit unions will have to be nimble and streamlined if they hope to compete.

Loans grew amid a surge in deposits, while membership surpassed 117 million and industry consolidation continued.

Nominated for a full term at the central bank, Michelle Bowman told senators that bankers should not fear repercussions for servicing hemp growers after the crop was legalized.

Mark Graf, who joined the Riverwoods, Ill.-based credit card issuer in 2011, will participate in the search for his successor.

Over time, real-time payments could become the predominant payment type while virtually eliminating cash and checks.