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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.

There have never been so many foundational changes at once in this industry, Murray said. It’s imperative that everyone in it stay on their toes and be “prepared to change direction at any moment.”

In 2016, most incumbents in the payments industry will probably spend some time defending their businesses and rethinking their strategies, says Reetika Grewal, who has been leading payments strategy at Silicon Valley Bank for the last three years.

The company plans to eliminate an unknown number of positions, including high-paying job titles such as managing director.

Barclays' Barbara Byrne talks about the impact of conferences, events and endless reports on the state of women's advancement in the workplace. Wall Street women still make 40% less than their male counterparts, the government finds. Could the next U.N. leader be a Bulgarian woman? And a legendary woman in tech on how to achieve gender parity. Also, Cathy Bessant, Louise Roseman and Barbara Boxer.

Katie Lorenson will join the $3 billion-asset company on Aug. 31, when CFO Gary Ortale plans to retire.

Bank of America's blockchain patent push shows how bankers' attitudes toward the technology of cryptocurrencies have changed over the last few years — from dismissing it, to sizing it up to trying to protect their interests in it.

Blockstream, a tech startup that employs several core developers of the bitcoin protocol, has raised $55 million in venture capital to develop its sidechain technology and expand its global operations.

Horizon Bancorp in Michigan City, Ind., has exited the Small Business Lending Fund program.

First Choice Bank in Cerritos, Calif., has promoted Nicole Swain to the newly created position of chief banking officer.

Bank of America has nearly three dozen patents pending related to blockchains. More banks are expected to seek patents as the technology associated with cryptocurrencies creeps closer to widespread use.