Retail & Commercial

American Banker readers share their views on the most pressing banking topics of the week. Comments are excerpted from reader response sections of AmericanBanker.com articles and from our social media platforms.

Hencorp Becstone Capital in Miami has agreed to pay $3.8 million to settle allegations that it provided inaccurate statements and claims to the Export-Import Bank.

When customers have a problem on mobile or online banking and (gasp) need to turn to a real person, Bank of America's Steve Beasty wants them to have a seamless — and friendly — experience.

A U.S. district court has banned the ringleader of a multi-million dollar fraud that targeted seniors from all telemarketing activities after he agreed with the Federal Trade Commission’s allegations that he withdrew money illegal from consumers’ bank accounts and funneled it to Canada.

The Justice Department handed down its third bank settlement under Operation Choke Point Thursday, bringing a civil complaint against Plaza Bank of Irvine, Calif., for failing to report a payment processor's relationship with fraudulent merchants.

Charles "Stormy" Greef, a partner with Hunton & Williams' financial institutions team, died March 10. He was 66.

The Justice Department has come under fire in recent months for its efforts to root out consumer fraud through banks, but Operation Choke Point appears to be gaining new momentum.

Smaller banks need to develop detailed marketing plans to reach out to cardholders, while also working with their processors to prepare for the transition to EMV cards.

Mobile wallets will undoubtedly become more popular with time, but plastic cards won't be easily killed off. We add to payment options to increase security, options and convenience.