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Banks and startups compete for the same clients, as customers want one source for online checking and investment accounts.

The OCC finds that Wells Fargo was not alone in its sales abuse practices (though it's not naming names); Fifth Third's Tim Spence is our Digital Banker of the Year; the CFPB acting director wipes out the agency's Consumer Advisory Board; and more from this week's most-read stories.

The marketplace aims to bring together credit unions, CUSOs, industry vendors and more.

The financial technology infrastructure firm has made its first move to provide services outside of the U.S.

Wells Fargo is adding a new tool to make its mobile app easier to use as the bank tries to keep Silicon Valley innovators from stealing more customers.

One woman's legal battle of more than a decade could develop into one of the biggest gender discrimination lawsuits to hit Wall Street. Bank of America faces a complaint after its sexual harassment ouster, and loses another top female executive. Plus, lots of tech initiatives.

The Michigan bank hopes conversational technology can get customers to talk more freely about their financial health.

Nine female crypto leaders are profiled in Glamour magazine. Nasdaq’s Adena Friedman can envision it being a crypto exchange someday. Some banks in Brazil show progress on overcoming a sexist culture. Also, moms react to Kate Middleton.

Alice Milligan, its chief digital client experience officer, said the company dedicated itself to delivering what customers really want and that more features are on the way.

Banking apps now rank just after weather and social media in usage, according to Alice Milligan, chief digital client experience officer at Citi's U.S. Consumer Bank.

AxiomGo is being offered to customers seeking alternatives to prepaid cards and traditional checking accounts.

The bank will enable customers to access its 2,500 ATMs via mobile banking.

Relying on data such as income, location and spending habits, bank apps are delivering customized financial advice and tips relevant to the consumer, such as details about local events.

Webster Bank’s partnership with the national broker-dealer LPL is a reversal of its initial opposition to robo-advisers. It is the latest regional bank to enter a market first claimed by the biggest banks.

The bank joins a small group of companies that believe short-term forecasts will ultimately help customers build healthier financial lives.

Digit, which launched as an automated savings app in 2015, has decided chatbots are a flawed interface. Now it’s redesigning its popular app to reflect its new vision.

Providing the default card in digital subscription services is one way banks can win back bill-pay business, save customers time and help them manage their data.

With so much uncertainty, the only thing that's clear is how different the sector may look a year from now. Here's an overview of the leading trends in technology that will impact payments and banking in 2018.

With so much uncertainty, the only thing that's clear is how different the sector may look a year from now. Here's an overview of the leading trends in technology that will impact banking in 2018.

Experts in digital lending share useful insights into the potential opportunities and pitfalls, covering everything from mortgages to small business.