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MB Financial in Chicago has appointed an executive from an advanced analytics company to its board. The $19 billion-asset company said in a press release Thursday that Sunil "Sonny" Garg is the energy solutions leader at Uptake.

Santander Bank is offering commercial customers their own mobile banking app. Businesses owners can use the app to deposit up to $15,000 per day without visiting a branch as well as to transfer funds between work and personal accounts.

Comptroller of the Currency Thomas Curry soundly rejected Thursday the possibility of creating a "safe space" for fintech firms to operate outside of consumer protection rules while they develop and test new products.

Ransomware attacks are on the rise, as cybethieves find other types of exploits less profitable and bitcoin helps them cover their tracks. Banks must strategize how to avoid becoming victims – or, failing that, mitigate the damage.

The Spanish bank has launched a new “online onboarding” feature, which allow customers in Spain to open an account on a mobile device and verify their identity via a photo snapped from their mobile device, it announced Thursday.

Citigroup customers can now dispute credit card charges through its app, one of several mobile enhancements rolled out by the company Wednesday.

Recipients of the 2016 FinTech Forward awards discuss the way their conversations with banks have changed over the last year as banks become savvier about serving their customers in a digital world.

Zelle, the big banks' answer to Venmo, is set to launch next year. But will its reach be enough to curb Venmo's momentum?

If modified, the cybersecurity standards in New York State are a step in the right direction to protect banks and consumers.