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Many times, bitter rivals must set aside their differences for the common good. This has happened a lot in recent years as the payments industry adjusts to the fast pace of innovation.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's debt collection plan is likely to put pressure on financial institutions and first-party creditors to provide better documentation on consumer debts that get transferred to debt buyers and collectors.

WASHINGTON — Despite efforts by regulators and banks to improve underwriting of commercial leveraged loans, the number of troubled large syndicated credits jumped again this year, according to a report released Friday by federal regulators.

Regulators' recent warnings on emerging risks with commercial real estate indicate banks have reverted to CRE practices that got them in hot water once before.

Credit Suisse Can't Win; MasterCard Courts PayPal

Stonegate Bank in Pompano Beach, Fla., could be getting close to announcing another acquisition.

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The regulatory winds swirling around acquirers and independent sales organizations are so swift, those who can't stay abreast of the changes are likely to get blown away.

In the last decade, customer loyalty has extended beyond the bank to include an array of non-bank solutions for financial management, payment and lending.