At a time when it’s never been more important for small businesses like salons and spas to improve economics, scalability and control, fintech can provide a path to better margins, says Boulevard's Biju Nair.

Like their counterparts in the U.K., U.S. regulators should be working closely with the private sector to establish principles and guardrails to direct and focus tech advancements in ways that will protect consumers and financial stability.

JAM FINTOP Banktech will fund startups that offer services designed for the banking industry. All 66 limited partners are banks.

In his annual letter shareholders, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said banks are facing "enormous competitive threats — from virtually every angle."

The data aggregator, whose planned merger with Visa was called off in January, intends to use the funds to accelerate its global expansion.

The fintech is one of several that have drawn capital to eliminate the challenges of international commerce.

The company has changed the dynamics of its meetings, created diversity metrics and deployed software to make job descriptions gender-neutral.

David Heun, associate editor at PaymentsSource, talks to Laura Socha, senior partner at Capco, about the trends driving the advancement of payment technologies in Canada.

The partnership provides the fintech's clients with access to The Clearing House's RTP network.

The partnership provides the fintech's clients with access to The Clearing House's RTP network.