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The U.S. is steadily building the foundation of a nationwide faster payments system, but not all of the pieces are connected. Many of the elements developed independently, with influence from across the globe.

Green Dot profits more than doubled to $8 million in the second quarter as revenues rose slightly and expenses ticked down.

In today's climate, credit unions need to make risk management and strategic planning part of the same conversation.

The solution to "too big to fail" is requiring all creditors, other than insured depositors, to face the risk of loss so that neither the FDIC nor taxpayers lose any money.

Though some in the industry are focused on adapting to a changing marketplace; concerns related to technology, revenue streams, regulatory burdens and new memberships are on the minds of executives and board members.

In an industry steeped in tradition, sometimes it's hard to recognize when a long-held belief or practice has gone from time-honored to time-worn.

RBS Posts Big Loss; P2P Lender Gets Financing

American Banker readers share their views on the most pressing banking topics of the week. Comments are excerpted from reader response sections of AmericanBanker.com articles and our social media platforms.

The loyalty key fobs that reside alongside car and house keys on a chain is rarely discussed in the plastic card market, but has nonetheless undergone a revolution in recent years. Certainly in the U.K., their popularity has soared.

Payments technology is rapidly changing, but so is the broader environment for retailers, creating a need for flexible and diverse payment acceptance options.