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American Banker's Robert Barba on how Kansas has become fertile territory for bank deals and why more are in the works.

A new congressional report provides a comprehensive look into how Countrywide used its VIP program to win friends in Washington.

Regulators became cautious about approving bank deals after the financial crisis, but now some buyers are getting approval to close their transactions more quickly.

The pressure to merge is strong. But plenty of small banks are still viable, and rushing to do a deal could be just as risky as waiting.

In a bid to avoid the regulatory capture that's crippled other agencies, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is hiring outside the usual places and thinking outside the box.

Neff Hudson, head of online and mobile channels at USAA, explains why banks need to approach mobile marketing differently than old-world advertising, and what USAA is doing with PayPal.

Alex Carriles, executive vice president at BBVA Compass, outlines how his bank tries to achieve Apple's notion of a "beautiful" app and make mobile banking enjoyable for users.

One-third of consumers reported making mobile payments in a recent survey. That's good news for PayPal, Amazon and Apple, but holds a mixed message for banks.

San Bernardino County is weighing a controversial plan to use eminent domain to modify underwater mortgages, even as the county’s largest city seeks bankruptcy.

AB editors discuss everything from eminent domain mortgage seizures and the CFPB's first year to earnings and the risk that banks are stretching for earnings.