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The banking industry is unduly worried that recent credit union deals could open the door for anyone to join.

It may seem shortsighted, but online retailers need to be laser focused exclusively on what has traditionally worked to maximize online sales, writes Devaraj Southworth, co-founder and CEO of Thirstie.

The banking industry is unduly worried that recent credit union deals could open the door for anyone to join.

The unit is under investigation by federal agencies for misrepresenting pricing; investment bankers are looking at a possible 15-20% drop in bonus money.

By adding device, cryptographic keys and behavioral ID, fake biometrics become harder for crooks to use, according to Bimal Gandhi, CEO of Uniken.

From anti-money-laundering reform to pot banking, there are deals to be had on financial services legislation. The question is whether anyone wants to make them.

Issuers should take seriously critics’ claims that they need to monitor the sale of guns more closely, before policymakers force the issue.

A machine learning-driven analysis can aid with risk, financial performance and fraud prevention, according to Anant Kale, founder and CEO of AppZen.

4.5% rates could trigger more homebuying and refinances; Sherborne Investors wants a seat on the bank’s board so it can facilitate change.

Its early days yet, but decentralized apps will democratize finance, says Andrew Keys, cofounder of ConsenSys Capital, the financial services arm of ConsenSys.