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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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