The largest banks are approving small-business loan applications at the fastest rate since the recession, a sign that that they are willing to assume more risk and taking seriously the threat of competition from online lenders.

Ten years ago the global financial crisis began with subprime mortgage problems in the U.S.; the more you have, the more you get.

Do customers want to log in to mobile banking by snapping a picture of their eye? Bank of America will spend the next six weeks finding out.

Six states and D.C. still charge in-network fees when unemployed workers cash in assistance delivered through prepaid cards.

As much as $2.5 trillion, or nearly half of bank deposit growth since the crisis, may be attributable to the central bank's quantitative easing. If investors start drawing down on their accounts to buy back assets from the Fed, the trend could dampen liquidity at certain banks, add upward pressure on deposit prices and reshape M&A.

Bank of America will tokenize BofA cards across Mastercard and Visa portfolios in the U.S., supporting PayPal's mobile wallet.

The new Citigold program for affluent customers is more than a product — it is the centerpiece of Citigroup's vision for the future, which will also rely on branch closures and sophisticated apps.

More and more FIs are adding videoconferencing at branches, but consumers might prefer to video-chat from their phones. Unlike with mobile banking, shirts and pants will likely be required.

Banks are adding videoconferencing at branches, but consumers might prefer to video-chat from their phones. Unlike with mobile banking, shirts and pants will likely be required.

It’s a very large number for any bank, but Bank of America executives said the move makes good economic sense and promotes relationship-building with customers.