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Green Bancorp has pivoted from the troubled energy-lending market to SBA loans, which are appealing to more small banks because they can be sold at a premium and are getting more support from Washington.

As you'll see from this list, regional banks are doing a better job bolstering their reputations than the big banks are, according to the 2017 American Banker/Reputation Institute Survey of Bank Reputations.

Mark Van Der Weide will become the Federal Reserve Board's general counsel later this summer, succeeding Scott Alvarez.

First Data has entered into several partnerships and made acquisitions as it attempts to diversify its product line to adjust to the growth of digital payments.

Vantiv acquired Worldpay, but JPMorgan's interest in an acquisition reveals its interest in payment processing.

Boku and Microsoft have delivered carrier billing in Canada, the U.K., Italy, Russia and other markets.

Mobile payments, online transactions and electronic billing are all on the rise, according to new analysis from the Federal Reserve.

Other digital payment companies have not had success with plastic cards. But the lack of expense and potential adoption create an opportunity for Square and Venmo.

The ability to use balances toward Apple Pay payments will be attractive for retailers, writes NewStore founder and CEO Stephan Schambach.

A new report from the American Bankers Association reinforces existing concerns about the ability of U.S. consumers to manage all of their debts.

Consumers using the Alipay app will be able to find nearby merchants that accept the popular Chinese mobile wallet, and receive coupons for local deals.

Vantiv's transaction enables it to offer payments technology in more channels, more markets, and entice grocers with services to counter Amazon.

The FTC likes facial recognition, but consumers may not be comfortable with using the technology to secure mobile payments.

The renewed debate on reforming Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is focused on how small and midsize banks would be affected.

If HSBC reaches an agreement with the government, it could give an early indication of how the Trump administration will levy financial penalties.

American card processor has a deal for its British counterpart; after passing Fed tests, banks still stressed by weak lending, low interest rates.

The deal partners said the cost savings opportunities and international reach presented by the combination were appealing, and JPMorgan Chase said it won’t make a bid after being invited to consider an offer.

Both Vantiv and JPMorgan have a strong merchant acquiring business in the U.S., while Worldpay has a large market in Europe.

Curve argues that as the number of cards in its app increases, the chances of choosing a wrong card for a payment become greater.

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen was hospitalized over the weekend in London for treatment of a urinary tract infection but has been discharged.