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Two studies and mobile banking providers offer insights into what consumers want out of a mobile banking offering -- and the upcoming functionalities that are most likely to captivate users.

Regions Financial's tool that helps customers find the right account for themselves is among the reasons why Andy Hernandez is a Digital Banker of the Year finalist.

The California Reinvestment Coalition is pressing regulators to reject the $700 million bank merger unless PacWest commits more resources to underserved groups in Southern California.

First Federal Lakewood has teamed up with the largest banks in Ohio on a fintech accelerator and invested in Eastern Bank’s tech spinoff, with the goal of staying relevant.

The Louisiana company's board has made it clear that independence is "not a God-given right" and wants new management to address energy loan issues, underwriting, capital and expenses.

Seasonal expansion broadens in the month, albeit at a somewhat more moderate pace. On balance, readings point to a solid extension of the IBA's traditional seasonal rally.

New facilities, awards for teachers, a helping hand for those in need and much more.

The New York company, which plans to raise about $40 million by going public, could also use the funds to make acquisitions.

New fintech apps are interacting more and more with members financial lives, but many credit unions aren't part of the equation.

More than half of the company's loans and deposits would be in the Atlanta area after it buys Resurgens Bancorp.

Bankers have no shortage of practical expertise to offer customers, but their failure to make an emotional connection with clients could be hurting their retention efforts.

Readers weigh in on the in-store branch model, how community banks hone their message, the difficulty cash-strapped consumers face in finding bank loans, and more.

Here are some major ways that mobile banking, P-to-P payments and fintech are changing banking.

The digital banker of the year is B of A’s Michelle Moore. TIAA's Kathie Andrade compares career advancement to a rock climb. Plus, Marianne Lake, Ellen Alemany and Wonder Woman.

Executives at Wells Fargo, SunTrust and PNC insist that credit cards, mortgages and other consumer lines can help pick up the slack as commercial borrowers remain cautious.

Wells Fargo's David Carroll, who had pay clawed back after the bank's fake-accounts scandal, will retire and be succeeded by Jonathan Weiss as wealth and investment management chief.

Despite the digitization of transactions, customers still need personal bankers. But financial institutions must adapt to specialize in problem-solving instead of sales.

Bank of America has spent years catching up to peers on customer service. Its next objective: using insight from customer feedback to shape a top-tier digital experience. When the haters hate, Michelle Moore listens.

How do the top-performing banks continue to post double-digit returns, despite having the same serious profit-dampening challenges as their peers? The answer isn't exactly straightforward.