Andrew Johnson covers technology and payments systems for American Banker. He focuses on mobile services, card processing and what the emergence of new players like Google and Square means for banks. He previously was a business reporter for four years at The Arizona Republic in Phoenix, covering technology, aerospace and mining companies. He graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis., and originally is from Illinois. Follow him on Twitter @andrewrjohnson.

2. Fiserv
October 12, 2011 The Brookfield, Wis., technology company took steps this past year to bolster capabilities in mobile banking as well as mobile...

1. FIS
October 12, 2011 Core banking provider FIS increased revenue 40 percent last year, and hopes its Capco buy will maintain the momentum.

Card Networks, Banks Brace for Irene
August 26, 2011 Visa and other financial companies are taking steps to prevent possible disruptions from Hurricane Irene.

Tech Contracts Creating Tangle of Troubles in M&A Deals
August 26, 2011 Failure to review vendor contracts when acquiring another bank can lead to extra costs and prolonged conversions.

Citilicious
August 25, 2011 Citigroup Inc. may just be the world's most bootylicious bank after offering its credit card customers exclusive Beyonce music...

ACI Raises Cash Offer in S1 Bid
August 25, 2011 ACI Worldwide is increasing the cash portion of its unsolicited offer to buy S1 in light of recent stock market volatility,...

Debit/Credit Hybrid Cards Look Better to Banks Post-Durbin
August 24, 2011 The debit card likely will not go the way of the paper check, its role is rapidly transforming, and its days as a...

Will That Be Cash or Prepaid? NetSpend Buyout Rumors Swirl
August 24, 2011 Prepaid company NetSpend, which has struggled to grow since its successful IPO last year, is being increasingly talked about...

Fifth Third Offers Credit/Debit Combo Card
August 24, 2011 Fifth Third is offering a payment card that lets users pay from either a credit or debit account.

TransUnion: Late Auto Loans Decline in Q2
August 23, 2011 Auto loan delinquencies continued to shrink in the second quarter, outpacing expected seasonal declines, TransUnion LLC said...