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With heightened scrutiny from regulators and the public for wrongdoing, financial institutions need to put more focus on preventing mistakes in the first place.

There’s currently a focus on investing in technology and data to remain competitive, but financial firms also need to ensure they are helping workers adapt, argues Synchrony’s Margaret Keane.

As growth slows in key markets, Starbucks Corp. is funding a new investment arm with $100 million to identify and tap into companies that are developing new technology and products related to food and retail.

Christopher Becker will succeed Michael Vittorio in January.

The bank aims to revitalize with internal promotions; German chancellor will let the country’s two biggest banks work things out themselves.

The information you need to start your day, from PaymentsSource and around the Web. Today: Google Pay hits the rails in India; Patreon changes its fees; EBA builds a registry for PSD2; Avnet supports cryptocurrency payments.

Events at local breweries can be a fun way to educate younger members about getting their first mortgage but credit unions must walk a fine line at such events.

Even as regulations are getting tougher, criminals are getting more sophisticated and creative, writes Ron Teicher, CEO of EverCompliant.

Fraud attacks against online food and beverage businesses in the U.S. increased by nearly 80 percent in the past year, as fraudsters have decided that dining establishments are the perfect places to test stolen card credentials.

There’s bipartisan consensus that the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are unsustainable, but that may not be enough for lawmakers to upend the current system.