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The Financial Action Task Force’s recent guidance on data privacy regulations should serve as a warning to companies planning to test virtual currencies.

Most people don't actually like the experience of doing banking, but credit unions can take steps to make it more rewarding.

There is always the chance that privileged employees will either become bad actors who use their access to confidential data for their own gain, or that they will succumb to a hacking attempt and thereby open the door to an external bad actor, says Unisys' Maria Allen.

Human error makes credit unions vulnerable to cybersecurity threats, but executives can fight this by setting up the right processes and technology.

Most consumers will share more data, including preferences, if they see a more valuable personalized experience, says Hero Digital's Kristine Stebbins.

The mobile payment revolution has made mobile banking apps even more lucrative and attractive to crooks.

In the age of e-commerce and the "Pays," redemptions will no longer be viewed primarily as an expense to be managed, but rather as a tool to create value through higher spending, brand engagement, and long-term loyalty, says Capco's Daniela Hawkins.

Machine learning can build a layered defense, and analysts don't have to spend as much time combing through data to spot threats, says Exabeam's Anu Yamunan.

The Financial Action Task Force’s recent guidance on data privacy regulations should serve as a warning to companies planning to test virtual currencies.

Facebook's cryptocurrency poses serious regulatory and economic challenges to global markets, argues Ralf Gladis, CEO of Computop.