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Only 37% of U.S. merchant locations are fully equipped for EMV card acceptance, narrowly missing a projected 40% rate of deployment predicted by management consulting firm Strawhecker Group, according to research it published Wednesday.

Web standards developer W3C has launched a Web Authentication effort aimed at replacing the use of passwords for log-ins with more secure authentication methods.

Accenture has created a blockchain practice within its financial services group and partnered with Digital Asset Holdings to help companies assess and implement blockchain solutions.

Accenture has created a blockchain practice within its financial services group and partnered with Digital Asset Holdings to help companies assess and implement blockchain solutions.

To curb the loss of female talent, one Wall Street firm plans to remedy the pay gap. Islamic finance is notoriously male-dominated, but one country is an exception. Australia's ANZ Bank is inspiring a lot of soul-searching on sexism in the financial services industry. Would things improve with SEC reporting on diversity? Or do we need quotas?

The U.S. could be the next country to introduce gender quotas for corporate board members and nominees.

Pioneer Bank in Dripping Springs, Texas, has promoted Elizabeth Blose to chief financial officer as it works to finalize a merger deal and relocate its headquarters.

CenterState Banks in Davenport, Fla., will record a first-quarter $17.5 million net loss on the early termination of its loss-share agreements associated with seven failed banks.

Daif describes her job as a race against industry disruptors who ostensibly offer faster, more convenient alternatives at lower costs.

Fintech companies work in much faster cycles than the traditional payments industry is used to, and these newcomers aren't afraid to pivot. Discover's partnerships have taught it how to stay "nimble," Offereins said, while still allowing it to focus on enabling commerce in a seamless and secure way.