Retail & Commercial

The latest shot was fired this week in the ongoing feud between an investor group and Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida in Stuart.

TransUnion has been awarded the 2016 Javelin Identity Protection Leader in Resolution, the company announced.

A vendor-created messaging network has attracted hundreds of community banks, many of which have decided it is easier to stop financial crime as a group.

Fintech companies are asking a federal regulator to create a specialized charter that would allow them to comply with federal rules instead of facing a state-by-state licensing framework.

Umpqua Holdings in Portland, Ore., has found a bank partner to join in its bid to bring new banking technologies to market.

Competitive pressure and revenue challenges are creating a need for executives to focus more on strategic planning, and CFOs want a piece of the action. Unfortunately, many CFOs are bogged down with checklists and mundane tasks.

Mississippi officials report that the state's ban on payday loan rollovers will remain intact after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau enacts new rules on payday lending.

Most credit union industry insiders and experts agree that technology has shaped branching strategy in recent years as many locations have become smaller, with fewer teller lines and more space for consultation.

From 'visioning sessions' to using technology to decrease the footprint of each branch, credit unions remain cautions with members' money when it comes to expanding their branch networks.

The Bank of England is among the central banks exploring possible uses of blockchain technology. In a recent speech, a BOE official noted how it would open access to central banks beyond commercial banks. "Everyone – including individuals – would be able to hold such balances," he said.