John Adams

Renovite Technologies supports reconciliation and security, and is part of a series of moves the bank is making to counter the fintech incursion into payments.

VTB, one of the largest state-run financial institutions in Russia, is allowing transfers in yuan without using the SWIFT messaging system. However, building scale without access to Western markets will be a challenge.

The new card is meant to make the advance-payroll offering a more appealing way to fight rising expenses.

The e-commerce technology firm has built dozens of partnerships to expand services its clients can offer.

The payments subsidiary of U.S. Bank's is taking a new approach that it says can address the expense of setting up a new business.

Small business' concerns over cash flow and billing cycles are pushing bank competitors like Resolve and Ramp to offer short-term products that bear a resemblance to installment lending.

Companies like VizyPay, Stax and Carbon Zero Financial seek fresh ideas from people who built their careers in retail, food service and other verticals.

Drake Bank in Minnesota is working with the fintech B Generous to test whether installment loans can help bring in larger donations to nonprofits.

The technology firm is pitching itself as a partner for the development of central bank digital currencies, hoping to gain its clients a role in newer payment systems.

Firms like Amazon Go and Zippin are focusing more on data their systems collect that isn't captured by traditional point-of-sale systems. This information can play a key role in loyalty programs or back-office tasks such as tracking inventory.