What products and services will tomorrow's banks offer that truly add value and that customers will be willing, even happy, to pay for? We asked contributors to think big and broad.

Citigroup Inc., the third-biggest U.S. bank by assets, posted a 42 percent increase in second-quarter profit that beat analysts' estimates as stock-trading revenue surged and losses on unwanted assets declined.

M&A, bank consolidation and marketing strategies are among the reasons why a number of banks have changed their names in recent months. Here are some notable examples from this year.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Allegacy FCU will open a new office in a remodeled former Blockbuster Video building in Winston-Salem this morning.

FBC Bancshares in Conroe, Texas, has raised $13 million in a debt offering.

Delays in foreclosures — and in reimbursements to banks — are buying the beleaguered Federal Housing Administration more time to build its cash reserves.

JPMorgan Chase's leaders on Friday rebuffed questions about the widespread problems in their credit card debt collections operations — and about what they are doing to fix them.

Republic Bancorp (RBCAA) of Louisville, Ky., hopes a deal for a small thrift owned by H&R Block will help it rebuild momentum it has lost in recent years.

Wells Fargo set another profit record in the second quarter, but analysts wonder how long the streak can continue.

The largest U.S. bank's forecast of a steep decline in mortgage volume and continued regulatory uncertainty raised alarm bells about the whole industry. Possible growth in credit cards offered a ray of hope.

Eliot Spitzer wants to return to New York politics, and says he's gunning for the dual chairman/CEO roles at banks including JPMorgan Chase. CEO Jamie Dimon and others responded diplomatically on Friday.

A new survey of risk managers in financial services points to stability in the auto finance sector ahead of other lending categories.

Bitcoin exchange Coinbase will offer instant purchases for users that supply identity information, with others having to wait four days for transactions to complete.

Great Southern Bancorp in Springfield, Mo., is closing 11 branches in a bid to cut costs.

Profits rose at Webster Financial in Waterbury, Conn., on strong fee income and cost controls.

Wells Fargo (WFC), the largest U.S. home lender, said second-quarter profit climbed 19 percent as the company clamped down on expenses.

JPMorgan Chase (JPM), the largest U.S. bank by assets, reported a 31 percent increase in second- quarter profit that beat analysts' estimates as revenue from trading stocks and bonds climbed.

ARVADA, Colo. – Sooper CU will break ground next week on a 4,000-square-foot branch here that will allow the credit union to remodel the existing branch to better serve as its corporate office.

RICHLAND, Wash. – Gesa Credit Union has begun construction on two branches, one to replace an existing facility in Pasco, the other a new service center in Richland.

Taylor Capital Group (TAYC) in Chicago plans to retire one-quarter of its Troubled Asset Relief Program stock that the Treasury Department auctioned to private investors last June.