Ted Griffith reports for the Wilmington News Journal on the job implications for Wilmington and Delaware from Bank of America's just closed acquisition of MBNA.

Bank of America has announced the completion of its merger with MBNA, creating the largest credit card issuer in the United States as measured by balances.

The Charlotte Observer reports on how banks are again looking to wireless as the next frontier for connecting to their customers.

Steve Lopez writes a column for the Los Angeles Times about his personal (and very frustrating) experience with someone else taking over his bank debit card/checking account - and then dealing with his bank as they unilaterally conclude that the losses he suffered as a result are his responsibility.

Bruce Mohl reports for the Boston Globe on Certegy's check verification services used by retailers and how the services don't always work perfectly.

The Sioux Falls Argus Leader reports on how online ecommerce sales are booming for some South Dakota merchants.