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Mobile payments are quickly becoming an integral part of consumers’ daily lives. In order for businesses to stay competitive, it’s important for them to stay on top of the trends in the industry.

Community banks are being crushed by burdensome rules and regulations. Policymakers should recognize their plight and scale back Dodd-Frank.

ValueAct Capital Management has amassed a stake in American Express, people with knowledge of the matter said, as the activist fund considers pursuing shareholder-friendly changes at the credit-card issuer.

Cornerstone Bank in York, Neb., has tapped Kris Holoch to succeed her father Kelly Holthus as the bank's chief executive. Holoch previously served as executive vice president and on the board.

ValueAct Capital Management has amassed a stake in American Express Co., people with knowledge of the matter said, as the activist fund considers pursuing shareholder-friendly changes at the credit-card issuer.

M&T Bank's disclosure that it is in settlement talks with the Justice Department for not complying with underwriting guidelines on FHA loans has renewed fears that more lenders will be targeted.

Apple Pay users are fanatically satisfied — to the tune of 98% of in-store users and 93% of in-app users surveyed — making an average of 2.6 weekly in-store purchases and 2.3 weekly in-app purchases, according to the Auriemma Consulting Group.

A quick look at who's climbing the credit union ladder.

A recap of the informed opinions (and the discussions they generated) on BankThink this week, including a critical look at the Fed's post-crisis monetary policies and a bid to make the funding community groups receive from banks more transparent.

Cordia Bancorp found an experienced leader to run its bank, and executive recruiters believe more companies could do the same as they try to train the next generation. One problem: Most retired CEOs seem content to sit on the sidelines after enduring the financial crisis.