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Michael Moeser, senior analyst at PaymentsSource, talks to Christian Fredrikson, CEO of Fingerprint Cards, about the ways biometric authentication has been adopted during the coronavirus pandemic.

With accelerated demand for digital payments since the outbreak of COVID-19, merchants must adapt fast, says Stone's Augusto Lins.

Big banks are expected to have another bad quarter, but not as bad as Q2, when they took large default charges; the apps have made it a little too easy to transfer money, especially for thieves.

Many consumers around the world rely on cash-based payments, even when shopping online, says PPRO's Steve Villegas.

The unit as of September had 20% more clients than a year earlier. Liu, who is head of North America for Citi Private Bank, explains the changes she’s made to help her group attract and serve millennials, Gen Z, Asian Americans and families.

Opportunistic criminals are taking advantage of an environment where our need to live more of our lives online has outpaced our ability to do so securely. Taking all necessary precautions to protect sensitive information should be at the forefront of the discussion, says Horizon8's Patrick Horgan.

Banks need to be inclusive at the highest levels, and men in the C-suite need to play an active role in that transformation, says Operation HOPE’s John Hope Bryant.

The industry can gain lifelong members in this demographic by validating their financial concerns as the economy struggles and offering guidance without judgment.

The $7 billion deal follows just days after the Wall Street bank closed on its acquisition of E*Trade; the bonus rate on deposits is tied to how much customers spend on their debit cards.

The companies looking to bolster their presence and offer more services are hoping it will lead to greater sustainability and longevity of their platform, says Ding's Rupert Shaw.