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Today’s global citizens face risks that extend far beyond crumbling highways. Although reliable physical infrastructure is necessary for economic growth, immature and anemic payment infrastructures may present another serious threat to the global economy, writes Tomas Likar, head of business development and strategy at Hyperwallet.

The Earnin app appears designed to look like other early wage access programs, but critics say it’s actually a payday lender and New York regulators have taken notice.

The first quarter proved sluggish for overall merger activity. Here are notable deals announced in March.

Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., pressed Stephen Moore for details about reports that he owes more than $75,000 in taxes and failed to pay more than $300,000 in alimony and child support.

Bonnie Lee will succeed C.G. Kum, who is retiring as CEO next month.

A bill recently introduced in the California state assembly would create a framework for local governments to set up their own taxpayer-owned banks. It’s more specific than other public-bank proposals, which raised more questions than they answered, but still faces long odds.

After a brief delay, the agency’s acting director signed off on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac contributing to the National Housing Trust Fund and Capital Magnet Fund.

The Silicon Valley-based fintech, which recently announced a new partnership with Walmart, plans to add hundreds of new workers this year.

In successive speeches, Joseph Otting and Jelena McWilliams expressed hope for a Community Reinvestment Act rule by early next year, and also said regulators should align their small-dollar lending policies.

The disaster has caused billions of dollars in damages across several Midwestern states.