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Rates could be even lower, but lenders wouldn’t be able to handle the volume; if loan defaults prove less bad than expected, today’s provisions could boost banks’ future net income.

Trust in biometrics solves the major obstacle to even wider contactless adoption: contactless spending limits, says Fingerprints' Christian Frederickson.

Whether you’re implementing new technology or tightening your policies, it’s all about making customers feel like your business is a place where they can safely spend their money without worrying about infection.

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed weaknesses even at well-established fintechs. They could become more resilient by partnering with traditional financial institutions.

Goldman's revenue rose and its capital ratios improved in the second quarter; BNY Mellon’s stock dropped more than 5% after it said tighter lending margins may last for a while.

While the use of behavioral biometrics such as keystroke patterns has become commonplace for web-based security, this has less applicability to mobile commerce given the different form factor and interface of a smartphone, says Incognia's André Ferraz.

While most of the public attention has been on Joe Biden's lead in presidential polls, any true overhaul of the bank regulatory landscape hinges on whether Democrats can retake the Senate — and by what margin.

Some criticized the Fed’s decision to temporarily lift capital restrictions for megabanks, but the move will help ease the crisis.

Video banking can be safe and effective but members and staff need to be reminded of common-sense precautions to guard against cybercriminals.

JPM Chase, Citi and Wells put aside an additional $28 billion in Q2 for future loan losses; Fed governor Brainard warns of future risks, but St. Louis Fed chief says the worst may be over.