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Just as the Apple Watch prepares to land in the U.K., Barclaycard is launching three new high-tech accessories of its own — and borrowing Apple's practice of attaching a higher-than-average price tag to its wares.

A federal district court temporarily halted an Orlando, Fla.-based operation for credit card robocall campaigns dating to 2011.

The NCUA is considering a plan that would let credit unions count certain forms of debt as capital. The plan, which would help credit unions book more loans, is drawing sharp rebukes from the banking industry.

JPMorgan Chase and Dexia agreed to settle a New York lawsuit over $1.6 billion of mortgage-backed securities. Terms of the settlement weren't disclosed in a June 26 court filing.

Xenith Bankshares in Richmond, Va. has issued $8.5 million in subordinated debt and plans to use the proceeds to exit the Small Business Lending Fund.

Community West Bancshares in Goleta, Calif., has filled a board vacancy with James Lokey, a former chief executive of several California community banks.

ING has a long history of lending to the energy sector, and the Dutch bank spies a sizable business opportunity in the the U.S. shift from large importer of energy to major exporter. It is looking for ways to expand its $15 billion-asset business in the U.S., says Bill Connelly, head of commercial banking for the firm.

Community Bank Shares of Indiana in New Albany has changed its name to Your Community Bankshares.

A recent study by Cornerstone Advisors suggests CUs are overpaying for debit processing payments, but some CUSOs and other processors disagree.

General Electric's deals to sell the bulk of its vehicle fleet-management business push the company near a goal of unloading at least $20 billion of finance assets before the quarter ends.