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As expected, Cecere succeeds Davis at regional bank; OneWest is expected to get most of focus at Treasury nominee's confirmation hearing, but First Federal acquisition also raises questions.

CUs across the country are redoubling their efforts to demonstrate the credit union difference.

A growing number of U.S. merchants, both large and small, are using online marketplaces to sell their wares worldwide. Payment companies that specialize in currency exchange have taken note.

The PSD2 rules go into effect in 2018, providing a new opportunity for financial technology companies to compete with banks. But there's also an opportunity for banks.

FIS is forming a network for the inaugural class of its VC Fintech Accelerator program.

Three midsize banks projected increases in loans this year in the latest round of earnings discussions, but their levels of optimism varied, and their commercial lending strategies in some cases conflicted.

Higher lending for mortgages, construction and commercial real estate boosted Fulton Financial's profit.

HSBC has formed an advisory board to guide it on fintech, cybersecurity and IT infrastructure issues.

The embattled company's new incentive pay plan appears to resemble those used by other banks, which suggests that regulators are unlikely to demand big changes throughout the sector.

The highly regarded and outspoken Richard Davis is a hard act to follow, but Andy Cecere, who will take over the successful Minneapolis company in a few months, is said to have the right blend of knowledge and judicious temperament for meeting the business challenges that lie ahead.