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American Banker readers share their views on the most pressing banking topics of the week. As excerpted from the Comments sections of AmericanBanker.com articles.

Google's phones are attacked again and FIS is haunted by a year-old breach in the major security stories of the week through April 27.

Bank CEOs' commentary on the first quarter had it all. Some were candid about their motivations, some were more upbeat than others, and some wished the questions would stop.

With banks discussing a lot of potential deals but doing relatively few, many executives are turning their attention to attracting new customers and integrating what they have already bought.

Fees, branch locations and types of products offered all play a role into how much customers like their banks, according to the J.D. Power and Associates' 2012 U.S. Retail Banking Satisfaction Study. The survey highlighted the highest-ranked banks by region.

Scammers prefer plastic and Apple's security is questioned again in the major security stories of the week through April 20.

American Banker readers share their views on the most pressing banking topics of the week. As excerpted from the Comments sections of AmericanBanker.com articles.

Mobile banking is quickly evolving. A few banks are ahead of the pack.

Apple gets bitten and a Japanese bank trying to ditch ATM cards for biometrics are the major security stories of the week through April 13.

American Banker readers share their views on the most pressing banking topics of the week. As excerpted from the Comments sections of AmericanBanker.com articles.

The FDIC is auctioning a collection of jewelry it inherited from the failed Tennessee Commerce Bank, marking the latest in a history of odd assets the agency has inherited through receivership. Ranging from sports franchises and film rights to casinos and taxis, the FDIC has unloaded scores of strange items over the years.

Some bank customers increasingly turn to prepaid cards and other alternative financial services, which have both advantages and disadvantages over the traditional checking account. The Pew Charitable Trust's Financial Security Portfolio on Wednesday released findings from several focus groups held with prepaid card users late last year.

Shareholders of several community banks are facing big decisions this year, including approvals for executive compensation and adding directors intent on spurring M&A. A rise in shareholder activism adds to the intrigue. Here are some smaller banks that promise to have exciting, if not explosive, annual meetings.

A big breach raises big questions and identity thieves face justice in the major security stories of the week through April 5.

American Banker readers share their views on the most pressing banking topics of the week. As excerpted from the Comments sections of AmericanBanker.com articles.

Although Tom Curry, the new Comptroller of the Currency, has sat on the FDIC board for several years, he has been remarkably quiet about his views on key issues. We offer a look back at comments he's given on how he will tackle some tricky questions.

The sister race to the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-Mile Run in Washington, the inaugural SacTown 10-Mile Run was held the same day in Sacramento and raised more than $140,000 for Children’s Miracle Network.

Banks and credit unions are competing more than ever to try and win new business. Some are resurrecting giveaways and promotions to drum up clientele. Here are some notable promotions from recent years.

The credit union-sponsored Cherry Blossom Race took place over the weekend and drew another large crowd, and in the process raised funds for Children's Miracle Network.

American Banker readers share their views on the most pressing banking topics of the week. As excerpted from the Comments sections of AmericanBanker.com articles.