Small practices are still mired in paper. Fiserv has joined banks such as JPMorganChase and Citizens in applying new third party transaction technology to the tricky sector.

The President said in response to a press question about Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook that he would fire her "if she doesn't resign" over allegations of claiming primary residence at two properties she owns, though the legality of such a move is unclear.

As part of its U.S. market strategy, the U.K.-based neobank is offering New York City commuters cashback on public transit fares when they open a new account.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Friday that while the central bank must "proceed carefully" in considering interest rate adjustments in the coming months, recent softness in employment "may warrant adjusting our policy stance."

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman floated the idea of allowing employees to hold small amounts of digital currencies, arguing that it would help with retention and understanding of the product. But some questions whether the move will yield those results, or raise ethical problems instead.

As more states pass legislation, it's become a challenge for firms to stay on top of compliance. Executives spoke with American Banker about their strategies.