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Community banks are being crushed by burdensome rules and regulations. Policymakers should recognize their plight and scale back Dodd-Frank.

A recap of the informed opinions (and the discussions they generated) on BankThink this week, including a critical look at the Fed's post-crisis monetary policies and a bid to make the funding community groups receive from banks more transparent.

Blockchain technology may soon make the high fees, lengthy transaction times and opacity that have plagued legacy cross-border payments a thing of the past.

Bankers have written the majority of letters on the proposal. It would be very easy to shrug that off. Here's why credit unions should think twice.

This financial wellness program helped Mountain America to be seen as a true advocate with its members' best interests at heart.

Secured cards and other credit-building offerings can lead to long-term, profitable relationships.

The oldest members of this demographic have long since outgrown kids' clubs and cuddly mascots. They're ready for 'real life' — but marketing to them the same way you've always done it will not work.

Ultimately, First Data looks ready for a second public life. First Data is expected to bring about a turnaround after going public, giving KKR the opportunity to cash in on its investment.

Rep. Ann Wagner of Missouri is urging House Banking Chair Jeb Hensarling to recruit more female Republicans to the influential panel. Also women are wielding more economic power in the Middle East and Heidrick & Struggles predicts that women will hold half of board seats at major companies within a decade.

Customers expect mobile banking services — but they're not necessarily impressed by them. Bank marketers should instead emphasize their institutions' problem-solving capabilities and skilled professionals.