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Europe's PSD2 data-sharing standards are meant to foster cooperation in the market, but banks are getting more competitive as they seek to plug a revenue drain the new rules threaten.

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

Bill payment proved too unwieldy for Intuit’s personal finance app Mint, and the feature will be discontinued in June, about 18 months after it launched.

Consumers around the world are increasingly accessing banking solely through digital means, according to new global studies by Oracle and the World Bank.

While the banking industry is divided on the use of conversational technology, the San Francisco company believes chatbots can make it easier for customers to discuss their finances.

One fintech has a new twist on gamification — tie savings contributions to achievement in the most popular games.

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.

The internet giant, SunTrust, Ally and other backers have invested $16 million in a new funding round for Greenlight Financial Technology, further blurring the lines between banks and tech companies.

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

Goldman Sachs is in discussions to acquire the personal finance startup Clarity Money, with plans to fold it into its Marcus online lender, according to people familiar with the matter.

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.

The pioneering brand re-enters a market where fintechs now account for over 30% of personal loan originations.

Banks are increasingly investing in technology that will enable them to deliver highly personal and customized communications with customers.

The New York company, which offers loans and provides personal finance advice, plans to expand its product line and invest in new technology with the funds.

Helping young employees pay down student debt is a more meaningful benefit than pingpong tables at work or free beer.

Banks plan to spend more on blockchain and AI in the coming year, and appear willing to explore new technology partnerships.

Banks plan to spend more on blockchain and AI in the coming year, and appear willing to explore new technology partnerships.

Assemble allows Mastercard partners or issuers to provide checking, budgeting and payment features, as well as additional money management.

With millions of Alexa and Google Home devices now in use, first-mover banks are rapidly developing services to let customers control their finances using only their voice — even if there are still many kinks to work out.

Only a few banks have so far integrated with Amazon’s personal voice assistant service.