DENVER – First Data Corp. announced yesterday it has signed a long-term licensing pact with PrivaSys Inc. that will enable First Data to process contactless and other emerging payments for financial institutions and other clients. By licensing the PrivaSys patents, First Data will be able to expand and develop its contactless product offerings and migrate quickly to other emerging payment offerings, such as mobile payments for debit, credit and stored value accounts. First Data is the parent of the STAR EFT network.
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BayFirst Financial, which has reported problems with SBA loans, expects to reach an agreement with its regulators in connection with credit administration and other issues.
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A report from J.D. Power indicates that the neobank Chime gained the highest percentage of newly opened checking accounts in the third quarter of 2025.
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The court upheld the Federal Reserve Board's right to block Custodia from direct access to its payment systems. The bank is considering asking for a rehearing.
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The Tacoma, Washington-based bank, which has completed two mergers since 2023, said Thursday that it will buy back up to $700 million of its own shares over the next year.
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New York State's former top regulator Adrienne A. Harris has rejoined Sullivan & Cromwell as of counsel and senior policy advisor; Founders Bank appointed Karen Grau to its board of directors; Deutsche Bank's DWS Group is opening an office in Abu Dhabi; and more in this week's banking news roundup.
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Earned wage access provider EarnIn, which historically has been known for direct-to-consumer EWA, is now integrating its services with payroll providers. The move comes as consumer advocate groups step up efforts for stricter regulation of the industry.
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